How to Answer Summons for Debt Collection in Vermont (2026 Guide)

George Simons | January 07, 2026

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Summary: You have 21 days to respond to a debt collection lawsuit in Vermont civil courts, but keep in mind there are some exceptions to this rule. There is no fee to file your Answer, and you can use SoloSuit to draft one up in just 15 minutes.

Despite the relatively low unemployment rate and below-average debt levels for residents of Vermont, it may be unavoidable to encounter financial difficulties during an economic downturn, including unpaid bills and ever-increasing credit card balances.

When you fail to pay what you owe to your creditors on time, they will likely hound you with repeated phone calls, letters, emails, etc. A creditor may even sell your debt to a debt collection agency, which will pursue repayment even more aggressively. If the debt continues to be unpaid, a debt collection lawsuit will likely be filed against you.

In this article, we will break down everything you need to know about how to respond to a debt collection lawsuit in Vermont, including deadlines, fees, forms, and more.

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File your Answer before the Vermont deadline

In general, you have 21 days to respond to a debt lawsuit in Vermont. If you do not respond to the lawsuit before the deadline, the court will make a default judgment against you.

A default judgment means the court will decide the case in favor of the debt collector in your absence. At this point, the debtor can exercise various rights to satisfy the court's judgment. They may take extreme measures, such as wage garnishment, levying your bank account, or a judgment lien.

More specifically, Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 12(a)(1) states:

"(1) A defendant shall serve an answer

A) within 21 days after being served with the summons and complaint, unless the court directs otherwise when service of process is made pursuant to an order of court under Rule 4(d) or 4(g), and provided that a defendant served pursuant to Rule 4(e), 4(f), or 4(k) outside the continental United States or Canada may serve an answer at any time within 49 days after such service; or

(B) if service of the summons has been timely waived on request under Rule 4 (l ), within 60 days after the date when the request for waiver was sent, or within 90 days if the defendant was addressed outside any state or territory of the United States.”

In other words, you have 21 days to respond to your Vermont debt collection case unless you were served outside the continental US or Canada, in which case you have 49 days. If you submit a request for waiver of service, you have 60 days to respond. If you were served outside of the US, you have 90 days.

Keep in mind that the deadline is different for Vermont small claims court, where you have 30 days to respond to the Complaint. Learn more about how respond to a Vermont small claims case, as the process is slightly different.

Use Vermont's Answer to Summons forms

An Answer is an explanation, defense, or denial of the claims made against you in a debt collection case. Therefore, you must read and understand the Summons and Complaint to prepare your Answer document correctly.

You can use SoloSuit's Answer form to respond to the lawsuit in minutes. All you have to do is respond to some questions about your case, and SoloSuit's software takes care of the rest. Our Answer form is professional, uses legal language, and includes a section for your responses and affirmative defenses.

Here's a sample of the SoloSuit Answer form, so you have an idea of what it looks like:

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If you prefer to create your own response, you can also use Vermont's statewide Answer form here: 100-00051.

There is no fee to file an Answer in Vermont

Great news! There is no fee to file an Answer in Vermont.

That being said, there is a fee if you want to file an appeal, cross-claim, or third party claim. The filing fee for these documents is $120. For other documents, check Vermont's fee schedule.

Follow these steps to respond to a debt collection case in Vermont

When you get sued for a debt in Vermont, you should receive a court Summons and Complaint. These are the legal documents that initiate a debt collection lawsuit. The Summons notifies you of the case, while the Complaint lists the specific claims against you.

The plaintiff (the person/company suing) must serve the Summons and Complaint on the defendant (the person/company being sued). The most important thing to do when you are sued for debt is file a written Answer to the Summons and Complaint.

Follow these three steps to respond to a debt collection lawsuit in Vermont:

  1. Answer each issue of the Complaint.
  2. Assert affirmative defenses.
  3. File the Answer in court and serve the plaintiff.

Now, let's take a minute to break each of these steps down in detail. Don't like reading? Check out this video instead:

1. Answer each issue of the complaint

The first step is to Answer each claim listed in the Complaint document. Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 8(b) states:

“Defenses; Form of Denials. A party shall state in short and plain terms the party's defenses to each claim asserted and shall admit or deny the averments upon which the adverse party relies. If a party is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of an averment, the party shall so state and this has the effect of a denial.”

In other words, you can answer each claim with one of these responses:

  • Admit: this is like saying, “This is true.”
  • Deny: this is like saying, “Prove it.”
  • Deny due to lack of knowledge: this is like saying, “I don't know.”

Most lawyers recommend that you deny as many claims as possible, also known as a general denial. This gives you a stronger case because it forces the plaintiff to prove all their claims. If they can't, they might dismiss the case altogether.

If you do not have the records or documents to prove or deny the statement made by the plaintiff in the Complaint, you should answer, 'I don't know.'

2. Assert affirmative defenses

An affirmative defense is the kind of evidence you present to the court to stop the plaintiff from winning the case. It is crucial to carefully consider the affirmative defense you submit to the court because you'll need to prove its validity.

While many defenses are legally viable for not paying a debt, the inability to pay the debt is not an affirmative defense. Such a defense won't help you win the case against the plaintiff.

According to Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 8(c) states:

“Affirmative Defenses. In pleading to a preceding pleading, a party shall affirmatively set forth and establish accord and satisfaction, arbitration and award, assumption of risk, contributory negligence, duress, estoppel, failure of consideration, fraud, illegality, injury by fellow servant, laches, license, payment, release, res judicata, statute of frauds, statute of limitations, waiver, and any other matter constituting an avoidance or affirmative defense. When a party has mistakenly designated a defense as a counterclaim or a counterclaim as a defense, the court on terms, if justice so requires, shall treat the pleading as if there had been a proper designation.”

This is just a fancy way of saying that you must include your affirmative defenses in your initial Answer to the lawsuit. As you can see, there are several affirmative defenses you can include in your Answer. You're probably wondering what most of these mean. We've got you covered.

Some of the most common affirmative defenses you can use in a debt collection case include:

  • Identify theft: The plaintiff may be suing you over a debt that you don't owe the creditor because of identity theft. If you believe this to be the case, you should file a police report, review your credit reports and file an affidavit of forgery. You may then present these documents as evidence in court.
  • Partial or complete payment: If you have made partial payments towards settling the debt that the plaintiff is suing you for, you can state that in court as an affirmative defense. The court can rule in your favor if you prove that you made partial payments and settled the debt in question.
  • Statute of limitations is expired: In Vermont, the Statute of Limitations ranges between four and fourteen years. A Statute of Limitations is the timeframe within which a debt collector can legally pursue you for a debt. If this time has already elapsed, the debt is considered time-barred. The debt collector cannot, therefore, legally pursue legal action against you. Often, this is grounds for the dismissal of the lawsuit.
  • Lack of standing: This is a powerful affirmative defense to use in court. Lack of standing means that the debt collector has no legal basis for filing a lawsuit. The lack of legal basis occurs when there is no clear and legal assignment of the debt to the debt collector. When there is no proven documentation for transferring debt from the original creditor to the debt collector, you can raise that as your affirmative defense and use it to win the case.
  • Debt has been previously discharged in bankruptcy: If the debt you're being sued for was part of a previous bank petition and a court discharged the debt according to the bankruptcy code of Vermont, the plaintiff can no longer sue for the debt. You can easily win the case by presenting court records that prove the debt was part of a bankruptcy case.
  • Failure to state course of action: The complaint served by the plaintiff must state a proper course of action. The complaint should, at a minimum, state why you are liable to the plaintiff and prove that you do indeed owe them a debt.

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It is important to note that Vermont does not require licensing for debt collection agencies. Lack of licensure is therefore not an affirmative defense you can raise in a debt lawsuit in Vermont. Even though it's not a requirement, debt collection agencies may still need a certificate of authority which requires a filing fee of $125.

That said, debt collection agencies must still comply with federal law and Vermont debt collection laws.

3. File the Answer in court and serve the plaintiff

The last step is to file your Answer to the plaintiff and the court before the deadline passes. You should send a copy of the Answer to the plaintiff or attorney representing them and keep another for your records. Remember that the deadline for regular civil claims is 21 days (see below for small claims court deadlines).

The attorney's address should be listed on the Summons and Complaint. The court address, however, might not be as easy to find. Luckily, SoloSuit does all the research required for filing for you.

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Answer a debt lawsuit in Vermont Small Claims Court

When a creditor sues you in Vermont, your case may end up in a regular Civil Division or Small Claims Court. If you owe the creditor less than $ 5,000, your case will be heard in the Small Claims Court. Any amount higher than that belongs in the Civil Division. Apart from the difference in amount, if your case is in the Small Claims division, you will use a court-provided Answer form, and the filing deadline differs from that of the Civil Division.

Having your case heard in the Small Claims Court simplifies your case process and also enables you to save money you may have used in the other courts. Small claims cases take a shorter time to be scheduled and heard. You do not need an attorney to represent you, and a jury trial is not permitted. So, without further ado, here’s how to Answer a debt lawsuit in Vermont Small Claims Court.

Once you receive a lawsuit letter from a Small Claims Court in Vermont, you become the defendant and must respond within 30 days. Responding to the lawsuit will determine whether you have a fighting chance by preserving your status in the case. Unique to Vermont, you will receive a small claims Answer form within the lawsuit. This is the form you will use to respond to the creditor's allegations against you and also state your affirmative defenses. If you do not find one, use this link to complete a valid small claims Answer form. The following are the steps to take to respond using this form:

  1. Go through the Complaint document and respond to the allegations under the sections asking you to state whether you agree or disagree.
  2. Tick the income exempt box if your income falls under that category.
  3. Complete the counterclaim section if you believe you have a right to some money from the creditor.
  4. File the Vermont’s Answer with the court indicated in the Summons.
  5. Send a copy to the creditor (plaintiff).
  6. Complete a Certificate of Service to prove you served the creditor with the Answer.

The court allows you to add more information to the Answer by attaching an additional sheet if your responses do not fit the form provided. Use SoloSuit’s Answer template as a guide to add more information to increase your chances of getting a favorable outcome.

Vermont statute of limitations on debt set a deadline to file a lawsuit

Each state has a unique set of laws that govern the timeline debt collectors can sue for a debt. The table below shows Vermont's statute of limitations on debt, which varies by debt type:

Statute of Limitations on Debt in Vermont
Debt Type Deadline
Oral contract 6 years
Credit Card 8 years
Medical 8 years
Auto Loan 8 years
Student loan 8 years
Personal loan 8 years
Judgment 8 years
Mortgage 14 years
Source: Vt. Stat. tit. 12 § 506, § 507, § 508

As outlined in the table above, the Vermont status of limitations on debt is eight years for debt related to credit cards, medical, student loans, auto loans, and other types of personal loans. For debt related to mortgages, the sattute of limitations on debt in Vermont is 14 years.

Also, keep in mind that processing any payment for a time-barred debt will restart the debt's Statute of Limitations. It is therefore critical to check your debt's Statute of Limitations before initiating any repayment programs.

Vermont has state laws and additional federal debt collection protections that ensure that debt collectors maintain proper debt collection practices. The Justice Department can prosecute individuals found flouting the rules.

Even though you do not need to pay for a debt whose Statute of Limitations has already expired, if you receive a summons for such a debt, it is best not to ignore it.

You can always file your Answer with SoloSuit, which is faster and easier than the traditional options. After submitting your Answer via SoloSuit, one of their customer protection attorneys will review the entire document, send a copy to the court, and another to the complainant.

Example: Barbara, who is from Vermont, stopped making payments on her credit card account about eight years ago. Recently, she was contacted by a debt collector about the debt. She found out that the credit card company had sold her debt account to the collection agency who was now trying to get her to pay off her $750 debt. The debt collectors kept contacting Barbara, and eventually they filed a lawsuit. After doing some research online, Barbara found out that Vermont's statute of limitations on credit card debt was six years and had already passed. Barabara used SoloSuit to draft an Answer to the lawsuit where she added expired statute of limitations as one of her affirmative defenses. A few weeks later, she found out the debt collection agency dismissed the case.


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Debt collection laws in Vermont

Debt collectors can take advantage of the upper hand they have because of their big size as an agency and the fact that you owe them money. However, Vermont protects its consumers using the Vermont Consumer Protection Rule and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Let’s look at examples of Vermont state laws and how they protect you:

  • CP 104.01 Threats of Coercion: A creditor should not scare or force you to pay a debt using tricks and lies. For example, they should not threaten to use violence or take vital documents, accuse you of committing a crime, and falsely claim they will take your assets to offset the debt.
  • CP 104.02 Harassment: This law states that a creditor should not abuse, harass, or oppress you as they attempt to collect the debt. For example, using rude and offensive language, calling many times until it becomes harassment, and calling you at work when you have told them it is against work policy.
  • CP 104.03 Unreasonable Publication: A debt collector should not share your debt information with anyone else. For example, they should not tell your family members, colleagues, friends, and employers about an outstanding debt they seek to collect.
  • CP 104.04 Deceptive Representations: When a debt collector contacts you, the law requires them to identify themselves correctly. They should not pretend to be connected to a government or any other official agency, give false information about themselves and the debt, and fail to disclose they are calling about debt in every communication they make.

It is your legal right to report a debt collector who violates these debt collection laws. Organizations like the Fair Trade Commission, Better Business B,ureau and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau often take action against unscrupulous debt collectors and creditors.

Settle debt in Vermont

Debt settlement helps thousands of debtors get out of debt in Vermont. It gives hope to desperate consumers who feel helpless because they do not have the full amount to pay off debt. In many cases, a creditor agrees to take less than a consumer owes because they may not get the money at all or want to close that account. The following are the three steps to take when you want to settle a debt collection lawsuit:

  1. Draft and file an Answer: Do not ignore the lawsuit and move straight to contacting the creditor for settlement. You must let the court know you received the letter and have something to say about the allegations. If not, the creditor might request a default judgment, and if granted, a garnishment order may take place. In your Answer, address each claim listed in the Complaint. You can deny or admit each claim, or you can deny for lack of knowledge which is like saying, “I don’t know.” Next, add your affirmative defenses to build your case. If the creditor violated a debt collection law, add it at this point.

  2. Make a settlement offer: Once the Answer reaches the court and creditor, reach out to them with a debt settlement letter asking them to take a percentage of the full debt. If it's an original creditor, you may need to make a higher offer of about 50-60%, leaving room to adjust your position when they respond with a counteroffer. If a third-party debt collection agency has bought the case, you can quote a lower amount because they may have purchased the debt for an extremely low amount.

  3. Put everything in writing: Only celebrate that you got a good deal if you have gotten an agreement in writing. Debt collectors may hunt you down for the remaining balance weeks or months after you settle. Sign an agreement and keep it safe in case you may need it for future reference.

SoloSuit can help you approach the creditor via our SoloSettle tool. The SoloSettle software enables you to send and receive settlement offers through the app, finalize a debt settlement agreement, and transfer your payment through the SoloSettle app to protect your financial information.

To learn more about how to settle debt in Vermont, we interviewed an attorney for tips and tricks on debt settlement negotiation. Watch the interview below:

Vermont court case search — find your lawsuit

Vermont understands the needs of its citizens to access their court records and check the status of a Vermont court case, and that's why they have three options available to find your case records. You can search for it online, visit the courthouse, and ask the court clerk for assistance, or send a letter with a money order for the clerk to send back copies of the case files.

Before you get to this point, you must understand Vermont’s court structure and where your case belongs. Unlike most states, which have three court levels and above, Vermont has only two:

  • Supreme Court: Highest court level in Vermont. Hears appeals from the Superior Court.
  • Superior Court: These are the trial courts. All civil cases arise at this level without a monetary limitation, but the small claims division limit is $5,000.

Even though Vermont has only two court levels, the Superior Court has various divisions that enable the judicial system to manage all the court cases. For example, there is a division for civil procedure, criminal justice, family separation, probate, and environmental cases. Your case is likely in the Superior Court under the civil procedure division.

The court clerk assigns case numbers in Vermont. The number starts with the initial CV, and the last digit is the year it was filed. The middle number represents the next chronological number presented in that court. To find your court number, call the court clerk or visit the courthouse and give them your full name and the creditor's name or the date the case was filed. Having your case number is the easiest way to access your court number, as it's unique to your case.

A quick way to access your court records is online via the Vermont Judiciary Public Portal. Once on the page, you can search your records using your case number or the party’s name. You also have an advanced search option to enter more information and narrow your search.

Another option for accessing your court case files is visiting the courthouse. Find your court’s location on this link and note down the address. In the courthouse, you will find public terminals that allow you to look up your case. You'll pay the clerk a small fee if you need copies. She can also assist you in finding the records if you have challenges with the public terminal.

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How to get debt relief in Vermont

Finding a Vermont debt relief program or strategy that works will help you manage your debts effectively and become debt-free. The programs available in Vermont assist struggling consumers in meeting their basic needs and may result in some spare money to pay off debt. Examples of these programs include:

If you do not qualify in the low-income bracket, you can use various debt relief strategies available in Vermont to steadily pay your debts. The following are the options you can explore:

  • Debt consolidation: This option involves taking a new loan with better terms or interest rates and paying off your other debts. This approach simplifies the repayment process as you remain with one debt to maneuver instead of three or more.
  • Credit counseling services: These agencies aid consumers in getting their finances in order. The counselors teach you how to budget, cut back on expenses, analyze your debts, create a debt repayment plan, and talk to your creditors about waiving the fees, reducing the interest rate, or creating a better repayment plan.
  • Debt settlement: If you have some money saved or are expecting a gift or inheritance, you can use this money to make an offer to settle with the creditor. This means you ask the credit to accept less than you originally owe.

SoloSuit can help you settle your debts for less than you owe using SoloSettle. This tool lets you approach the creditor with a customizable settlement letter. You will interact with the creditor within the app under the watchful eye of a debt specialist. Learn more in the following video.

Vermont legal aid organizations can help you

When considering debt relief programs and legal aid organizations, you need to carry out thorough research before signing up for any service or plan. While many reputable organizations will genuinely assist you, some deliberately scam and deceive their customers.

Here are a few legit legal aid organizations available in Vermont:

  • The United Way: This is a national aid organization with local chapters in Vermont. The United Way will provide you with information and resources related to financial support and debt relief.
  • GreenPath: This organization can be very resourceful, especially if you are in a dire financial situation. GreenPath offers free over-the-phone debt counseling. They also provide financial information and education on debt management.
  • Credit.org or the National Foundation for Credit Counseling: These reputable national organizations connect you to a debt counselor who then guides you in managing your debt.
  • Vermont Department of Financial Regulation: Even though this is not a credit counseling agency, it helps verify the licensure of any private debt consolidation agency you may be interested in before agreeing to any long-term plans.

Often, being sued over debt can cause stress, panic, and in extreme cases, depression. Understanding the unique laws and resources available to you can help you navigate most debt situations successfully. While summons and complaints from the debt collector can be scary, you should never forget that there are consumer protection laws in place to protect you from exploitative debt collectors.

Contacting an attorney or filing a response via SoloSuit can help ease the pressure from debt collectors. Ensure that you follow all steps required to answer the plaintiff's Summons and Complaint and file your Answer within the stipulated timeline.

Understanding your options and taking advantage of all the available resources will help you make wise decisions while keeping debt collectors at bay.

What if I haven't been sued yet?

If you've only received a collections notice, but not a lawsuit, the best way to respond is with a Debt Validation Letter. When a debt collector contacts you in any way, whether it's by phone or mail, you can respond by formally requesting a debt validation with a Debt Validation Letter . This letter notifies the collector that you dispute the debt and forces them to provide proof you owe the debt. They can't call you or continue collecting until they provide validation of the debt. This flowchart shows how you can use a Debt Validation Letter to win.

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Stop wage garnishment in Vermont

Wage garnishment occurs when a creditor receives permission from the courts to take a portion of a consumer's wages to pay off an outstanding debt. The creditor uses this as a last resort when a consumer fails to restart payments after being contacted about the pending debt. Fortunately, the garnishment laws protect your income from being cut to an extent you cannot meet your other needs.

For example, Vermont garnishment law (12 V.S.A. § 3166–3172) states that creditors should not take more than 25% of your disposable income or should only begin garnishment if your income is above thirty times the federal minimum wage ($7.25/hr). A debt collector must also send a notice of requirement before making the cut. Knowing these garnishment laws will help you fight a garnishment order and stop wage garnishment in Vermont using the following methods:

  • Object to the garnishment order by filing the objection with the court that gave the order. Reasons you can use to object include not owing the debt, the amount being incorrect, the amount exceeding the legal limit for garnishments, and you are facing financial hardship.
  • File for exemption if you can show that your income falls below the poverty line or the government protects it and more than half of your income supports your household.
  • Negotiate with the creditor to take a lower percentage of the original debt as full payment. You must show that you cannot raise the full amount and have committed to making a lump-sum payment. Choose a reliable debt settlement company to help you negotiate and get a favorable deal.

If these options are not feasible in your situation, you can file for bankruptcy. Research and choose either Chapter 7 or 13, depending on your financial situation.

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