Vermont · Orleans County

Small Claims Court in Orleans County

A complete filing guide.

Small claims court is where money disputes are resolved on simplified procedures, with a filing fee set by the court and a hearing before a judge.

Below: the claim limit, the court's filing fee, the courthouse with its hours and phone, the towns and ZIP codes this county covers, and how to file. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it for you.

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Where to file small claims in Orleans County

Small claims here are heard at the courthouse below. When you file, the court confirms the right location for your case.

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Orleans County

Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.

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Newport
Orleans County Superior Court
247 Main St, Newport, VT, 05855

Confirm the courthouse before you file. The court's own small-claims page carries its current filing location and hours, and Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.

Small claims filings from Orleans County are handled at Orleans County Superior Court in Newport. Orleans County covers 23 ZIP codes, including the Albany, Barton and Beebe Plain areas.

E-filing

No, on paper, in person or by mail

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

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Filing in Orleans County

Small claims in Orleans County

Residents of Orleans County, Vermont, a county of about 27,726 people, can file small claims cases through the Vermont Small Claims Court at the Orleans County Superior Court in Newport. The courthouse is located at 247 Main St, Newport, 05855, and can be reached at (802) 334-3305 or through the Vermont Judiciary website at https://www.vermontjudiciary.org/. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and is closed Saturday and Sunday. Electronic filing is not available for small claims in this county, so filings are handled at the courthouse. The claim limit in this court is $5,000. The court serves communities across the county, including Newport, Barton, Derby, Irasburg, Glover, Craftsbury, Troy, and Westfield, covering ZIP codes such as 05855, 05822, 05829, 05839, 05845, and 05874. Orleans County lies near Caledonia County, Lamoille County, and Essex County, which have their own courts for matters filed in those counties.

Where Orleans County hears these cases

Orleans County Superior Court

247 Main St, Newport, VT 05855
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Orleans County at a glance

Population27,726
Court sits inNewport
Court systemVermont Small Claims Court
Claim limit$5,000
ZIP codes in county23
Towns and cities22
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Orleans County

A case filed here usually comes from one of these communities:

Albany, Barton, Beebe Plain, Coventry, Craftsbury, Craftsbury Common, Derby, Derby Line, East Charleston, Glover, Greensboro, Greensboro Bend, Irasburg, Lowell, Morgan, Newport, Newport Center, North Troy, Orleans, Troy, West Charleston, Westfield.

ZIP codes:

0582005822058230582505826058270582905830058330583905841058420584505847058530585505857058590586005868058720587405875

Orleans County in context

Orleans County is the 11th most populous of Vermont's 14 counties, with about 27,726 residents. Orleans County Superior Court, in Newport, is about 18 miles from the Caledonia County courthouse in St Johnsbury and 20 miles from the Essex County courthouse in Guildhall.

Nearby counties

If the other side lives just over the county line, the case may belong next door:

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The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Orleans County

$5,000
Maximum claim
$5,000 maximum
$50–$75
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Paper
E-filing
Paper or in-person filing
Permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Allowed, not required

Rules set by Vermont

State law sets the rules on what the court can hear, serving the other side, filing deadlines, interest, the hearing and collecting a judgment.

Step by Step

How to file a small claims case in Orleans County

Filing fee
$50–$75
File online
No, file in person or by mail
Where
The courthouse listed above
Or let Squabble file it
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FAQ

Orleans County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $5,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$50–$75.
Where do you file?+
At Orleans County Superior Court.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
Orleans County Superior Court, 247 Main St, Newport, VT 05855. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (802) 334-3305.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Albany, Barton, Beebe Plain, Coventry, Craftsbury, Craftsbury Common, Derby, Derby Line, East Charleston, Glover, Greensboro, Greensboro Bend, Irasburg, Lowell, Morgan, Newport, Newport Center, North Troy, Orleans, Troy, West Charleston, Westfield.

Official sources

Last checked August 2026. Verify current details with the court.

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