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How to Look Up Eviction Records in Vermont 2026

Court portal, certified copy fees, and expungement laws for Vermont

Superior Court (Civil Division) or Judicial Bureau Court handling eviction cases
Limited Online Online access level
$1/page Certified copy fee (typical)
No No statutory expungement right

Where to Search Vermont Eviction Records

Court: Superior Court (Civil Division) or Judicial Bureau
Online portal: County-level (search your county court clerk's website)
Certified copy fee: $1/page

Vermont Ejectment (eviction) actions are filed in the Superior Court, Civil Division. Vermont does not have a comprehensive online court case search portal. Contact the Superior Court clerk in the county. Source: 12 V.S.A. § 4851 et seq.

Step-by-Step: How to Search Vermont Eviction Records

  1. Identify the county court. Find the Superior Court (Civil Division) or Judicial Bureau website for the county where the property is located.
  2. Search by party name. Enter the prospective tenant's full legal name (last name, first name) as a defendant/respondent. Try name variations including maiden names.
  3. Filter by case type. Select eviction, forcible detainer, unlawful detainer, or summary possession as the case type depending on the court's terminology.
  4. Review the disposition. Identify whether the case resulted in a judgment for the landlord (eviction), dismissal (tenant won or case settled), or is still pending. A filing alone does not mean the tenant was evicted.
  5. Check the filing date. Consider how old the record is — most tenant-screening best practices recommend discounting records older than 5–7 years.
  6. Request certified copies if needed. For a certified copy of the court record, contact the Superior Court (Civil Division) or Judicial Bureau clerk's office directly. Fees are typically $1/page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I look up eviction records in Vermont?

Vermont Ejectment (eviction) actions are filed in the Superior Court, Civil Division. Vermont does not have a comprehensive online court case search portal. Contact the Superior Court clerk in the county. Source: 12 V.S.A. § 4851 et seq.

Are eviction court records public in Vermont?

Yes — eviction court records in Vermont are presumptively public under Vermont's public records law. Eviction actions are civil court filings and are part of the court's public record, accessible by any member of the public.

Can a tenant get an eviction record removed or expunged in Vermont?

Vermont does not currently have a general statutory right to expunge or seal eviction court records. The record of an eviction filing remains in the court's public file unless the court orders it impounded in a specific case.

How much does it cost to get a certified copy of an eviction court record in Vermont?

In Vermont, certified copy fees for court records are typically $1/page. Fees are set by the Superior Court (Civil Division) or Judicial Bureau and may vary by county or court location. Many courts also charge a flat certification fee on top of the per-page copy fee. Online access to basic case information (party names, filing date, disposition) is typically free through the court's public portal where available.

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Court portal information sourced from the Vermont court administrative office official website. Expungement laws from published Vermont statutes (see citations above). Last updated April 30, 2026. For informational purposes only — not legal advice.