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Start a Small Claims Case

The Small Claims “Complaint” is the document that starts the lawsuit.

Use the Small Claims “Roadmap” and VTCourtForms tool

Our Small Claims “Roadmap” will teach you how to start and complete a case in small claims court in Vermont. Watch our videos, use VTCourtForms to fill out the forms, read our detailed instructions and follow the steps.

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Legal Services Vermont and Vermont Legal Aid normally cannot give you advice on starting small claims cases. The Small Claims Roadmap and VTCourtForms will show you how to give yourself the best chance of winning your Vermont small claims case.

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