Chittenden County Courthouse

Chittenden Superior Court is the largest civil court in Vermont with an annual caseload of over 4300 civil cases, 2577 of which are Small Claims involving damages of $5,000 or less. The Court hears predominantly civil cases which involves the private rights of individuals and organizations. We are located at 175 Main Street, Burlington, Vermont 05401.

Chittenden, like all other counties in Vermont, has two elected Assistant Judges who are responsible for County affairs in addition to their court responsibilities.

Chittenden Superior Court also handles passport processing for Chittenden County and houses Probate Court which is responsible for wills, settlement of estates, adoptions, guardianships, name changes and uniform gifts to minors.