Vermont Judgment Interest Rate
United States Vermont’s statutory judgment interest rate.
Current rate
12% per year — current statutory rate (official text verified July 10, 2026) Set by statute
Vermont money judgments carry a fixed statutory rate of 12% per year under 9 V.S.A. § 41a(a), as simple interest. No pre- vs post-judgment split in the rate itself: Vermont applies the same 12% legal rate to prejudgment interest (as of right on…
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Statutory basis & carve-outs. Post-judgment interest under 9 V.S.A. § 41a(a) — 12% per year, fixed by statute (simple interest). No pre- vs post-judgment split in the rate itself: Vermont applies the same 12% legal rate to prejudgment interest (as of right on… Verify against the statute; not legal advice.
Effective-date history
| Effective date | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2026 | 12% | Statute |
Source & provenance
Latest value retrieved July 10, 2026 (02:55 UTC) from the official source:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/09/004/00041a
Reference data only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Always confirm the controlling value
against the official source and, where applicable, the governing statute or court before relying on it.