| Cover | Nov. 12, 2019 |
| Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 12, 2019 |
| Entity File Number | 001-34056 |
| Entity Registrant Name | VERSO CORPORATION |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001421182 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 75-3217389 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 8540 Gander Creek Drive |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Miamisburg |
| Entity Address, State or Province | OH |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 45342 |
| City Area Code | 877 |
| Local Phone Number | 855-7243 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | true |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Class A common stock | |
| Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | VRS |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Rights to Purchase Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock | |
| Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Rights to Purchase Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| No Trading Symbol Flag | true |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
