Where to file bankruptcy in Vermont
Which Vermont court you file in, its divisions and phone, and what happens after you file.
Checked against official sources: October 25, 2026.
Short answer
You file in the district where you lived (your domicile) for most of the last 180 days; all of Vermont is one district, so every Vermont filer uses the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Vermont (Burlington clerk's office, hearings in Burlington or Rutland) - see https://www.vtb.uscourts.gov/court-info/court-locations.
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Vermont bankruptcy courts and divisions
You file in the district where you lived (your domicile) for most of the last 180 days; all of Vermont is one district, so every Vermont filer uses the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Vermont (Burlington clerk's office, hearings in Burlington or Rutland) - see https://www.vtb.uscourts.gov/court-info/court-locations.
Law: 28 U.S.C. 1408
Divisions: One district for the whole state. Clerk's office in Burlington (11 Elmwood Avenue); hearings and creditors meetings are held in Burlington or Rutland depending on whether you live in the northern or southern part of the state.
Clerk's phone: 802-657-6400
In nearby states
- Massachusetts: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts
- New York: Eastern District, Northern District, Southern District and Western District
- Connecticut: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Connecticut
Your next steps in Vermont
Check where you lived
You file where you lived for most of the last 180 days.
Visit the court's website
Each court lists its divisions, hours and local rules: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Vermont.
Do the first course
Take it before you file and keep the certificate. U.S. Trustee list of approved credit counseling agencies.
Get the forms ready
The forms are free: official bankruptcy forms.
Free legal help in Vermont
Questions about filing in Vermont
Where do I file bankruptcy in Vermont?
You file in the district where you lived (your domicile) for most of the last 180 days; all of Vermont is one district, so every Vermont filer uses the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Vermont (Burlington clerk's office, hearings in Burlington or Rutland) - see https://www.vtb.uscourts.gov/court-info/court-locations.
What is the median income for the means test in Vermont?
For cases filed on or after April 1, 2026: 1 person: $72,461; 2 people: $96,963; 3 people: $114,075; 4 people: $137,583; Each extra person: +$11,100.
Is there free bankruptcy help in Vermont?
Legal Services Vermont and Vermont Legal Aid (VTLawHelp.org) - free advice for people with low income on whether bankruptcy is right for them and Vermont Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service.