| Document and Entity Information | Sep. 21, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | VERSO CORP |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001421182 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 21, 2021 |
| Entity Incorporation State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-34056 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 75-3217389 |
| 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 | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Security 12b Title | Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | VRS |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
