2026 Vermont judgment & prejudgment interest rates
Current 2026 snapshot: Vermont post-judgment interest is 12% per year; the recorded prejudgment reference is 12% per year.
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 recorded with a cited source and linked to its full page with observations, scope, and known carve-outs.
| Metric | Rate or rule | Effective | Authority | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post-judgment interest | 12% | July 9, 2026 | 9 V.S.A. § 41a(a) | Fixed by statute |
| Prejudgment interest | 12% | July 9, 2026 | 9 V.S.A. § 41a(a) | 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.
→ Full Vermont post-judgment page — 9 V.S.A. § 41a(a), effective-date history, scope, and official 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).
→ Full Vermont prejudgment page — 9 V.S.A. § 41a(a), 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). Vermont prejudgment interest is discretionary — here is the rate courts apply.
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.
Cite this page
StatuteRates. “Vermont Judgment & Prejudgment Interest Rates.” StatuteRates.com. Accessed today. https://statuterates.com/states/vermont/ Each rate includes a cited source and recorded effective date; confirm the controlling authority before use.
Compare every state on the state interest-rate index and the prejudgment interest index, or enter a confirmed rate in the judgment interest and per-diem calculator. Reference data only — not legal advice.