Forms

Find more court forms, tips and instructions in the various sections of our website (Family, Money/Debt, etc.). Also find all Vermont court forms on the Vermont Judiciary website.

VTCourtForms

We’ve created a new tool that helps Vermonters fill out some court forms. We continue to add to our collection of VTCourtForms, but at this time you can:

Ask the court for a Relief from Abuse order (RFA) in Vermont
Fill out an initial package of forms to start a divorce, civil union dissolution or legal separation in Vermont
Complete an Application to Waive Filing Fees and Service Costs for Vermont courts — form 600-00228

Advance Directive Forms

Adding an Advance Directive to the Registry

Send this form and your Advance Directive to the Vermont Advance Directive Registry to store it electronically so hospitals or other providers have quick access to it in an emergency.

Advance Directive for Health Care - Long Form

Use this form to create an Advance Directive for your health care. It is 11 pages long. Use this text or the fillable PDF form below the text.

Advance Directive for Health Care - Short Form

Use this form to create an Advance Directive for your health care. It is three pages long. Use this text or the fillable PDF form below the text.

Complaint Forms

Debt Collection Forms

Disaster Forms

Family Forms

Application to Waive Filing Fees and Service Costs

If you cannot afford a court filing fee, use this form. The clerk may be able to waive the fee for you so you don’t have to pay.

Apply for Public Benefits

Use this link to apply for these Vermont programs: 3SquaresVT, Fuel Assistance, Reach Up and Essential Person.

Certificate of Service

This form is filed with the court to confirm that you sent court documents to the other party in a case. Be sure to find out what kind of service is required for your kind of court case.

Complaint About Discrimination in School

Use this form to file a complaint with the Vermont Human Rights Commission if you or your child has experienced discrimination at your child's school.

Form 813A - Financial Affidavit

Use this income and expense affidavit when filing for divorce in the state of Vermont.

Form 813B - Financial Affidavit

Use this property and asset affidavit when filing for divorce in the state of Vermont.

Inventory for an Estate in Probate

Fill out an inventory for an estate in probate court.

Notice Against Trespass

If you ask someone to stop coming into your home but the person keeps coming anyway, you can use a Notice Against Trespass to keep the person out.

Notice of Appearance

Use this form to give the court your contact information. Send them a new form if something changes. The court can then send you copies of any notices, court dates and paperwork filed in court.

Open an Estate in Probate

Fill out the paperwork you need to open an estate in probate court, when someone has died.

Parentage Complaint or Answer

Use the Summons and Complaint form if you want to start a parentage action. If you receive a Summons and Complaint, you need to send in the Answer within 21 days.

Prepare a Motion to Enforce Child Support

Prepare a motion to enforce your child support order in the state of Vermont.

Prepare a Motion to Modify Child Custody Order

Ask the court to change your child custody or visitation order.

Prepare a Motion to Modify Child Support

Ask the court to modify (change) your child support order in the state of Vermont.

Relief from Abuse Complaint & Affidavit

Learn how to get a Relief from Abuse (RFA) order and get the forms to use in our RFA Roadmap.

Respond to a Divorce, Civil Union Dissolution or Legal Separation

Respond to a divorce, civil union dissolution or legal separation Complaint from your partner by using an Answer form.

Start a Divorce, Civil Union Dissolution or Legal Separation

Get the forms you need to start a divorce, civil union dissolution or legal separation in Vermont.