Vermont judgment & prejudgment interest rates
Everything Vermont charges in interest on a money judgment or an overdue debt, in one place — the rate after judgment and the rate before it, each verified against the statute and linked to its full page with sources, history, and carve-outs.
| Metric | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Post-judgment interest | 12% | Set by statute |
| Prejudgment interest | 12% | Discretionary |
Post-judgment interest
Vermont's post-judgment interest rate is 12% per year. 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…
→ Full Vermont post-judgment page — statute, effective-date history, and source.
Prejudgment interest
Vermont's prejudgment interest rate is 12% per year (discretionary). In Vermont, prejudgment interest is discretionary: a court may award it, and when it does the rate is 12% per year under 9 V.S.A. § 41a(a). Prejudgment interest is awarded AS OF RIGHT (mandatory) when the principal sum recovered is liquidated or capable of ready ascertainment (e.g., established market prices, contract amounts,…
→ Full Vermont prejudgment page — when it applies, accrual, compounding, and carve-outs.
Frequently asked
What is the post-judgment interest rate in Vermont?
As of July 9, 2026, the Vermont post-judgment interest rate is 12% per year. Vermont’s statutory judgment interest rate.
What is the prejudgment interest rate in Vermont?
Vermont's prejudgment interest rate is 12% per year (discretionary). Prejudgment interest is awarded AS OF RIGHT (mandatory) when the principal sum recovered is liquidated or capable of ready ascertainment (e.g., established market prices, contract amounts,…
Is Vermont judgment interest simple or compound, and when does it start?
See each rate's page for the exact compounding rule, accrual date, and statutory carve-outs — Vermont prejudgment interest in particular turns on the type of claim.
Compare every state on the state interest-rate index and the prejudgment interest index, or run the numbers with our interest calculators. Reference data only — not legal advice.