Statewide Public Records Directory

Vermont County Clerks & Recorders

Directory of all 14 counties in Vermont. Access official courthouse addresses, recording fee schedules, marriage licenses, vital statistics, and government records search portals.

State Capital Montpelier Town Clerk (Municipal-Based)

Deed Recording

$15.00

Base fee (first page) • +$15.00/addl page

32 V.S.A. § 1671 & § 9602

Transfer Tax

Property Transfer Tax 0.5% (first $100k principal residence) + 1.45% on balance

Real estate conveyance / deed stamp

Marriage License

$80.00

Waiting period: 0 hours • Valid: 60 days

DBA & Business

$50.00

Filing office: Vermont Secretary of State

All Vermont Counties Directory (14)

Click on any county to view courthouse hours, address, phone number, and online records portal.

FIPS 50001 Pop. 37.720

Addison County

County Seat: Middlebury

Addison County Courthouse / Recording Office, Middlebury, VT 05443

(802) 417-2431

Deed 1st Page: $15.00 Full Details

FIPS 50003 Pop. 37.183

Bennington County

County Seat: Bennington

Bennington County Courthouse / Recording Office, Bennington, VT 05201

(802) 451-2493

Deed 1st Page: $15.00 Full Details

FIPS 50005 Pop. 30.610

Caledonia County

County Seat: St. Johnsbury

Caledonia County Courthouse / Recording Office, St. Johnsbury, VT 05042

(802) 485-2555

Deed 1st Page: $15.00 Full Details

FIPS 50007 Pop. 169.481

Chittenden County

County Seat: Burlington

149 Church St, Burlington, VT 05401

(802) 865-7000

Deed 1st Page: $15.00 Full Details

FIPS 50009 Pop. 6010

Essex County

County Seat: Guildhall

Essex County Courthouse / Recording Office, Guildhall, VT 05905

(802) 553-2679

Deed 1st Page: $15.00 Full Details

FIPS 50011 Pop. 50.994

Franklin County

County Seat: St. Albans

Franklin County Courthouse / Recording Office, St. Albans, VT 05441

(802) 587-2741

Deed 1st Page: $15.00 Full Details

FIPS 50013 Pop. 7467

Grand Isle County

County Seat: North Hero

Grand Isle County Courthouse / Recording Office, North Hero, VT 05474

(802) 621-2803

Deed 1st Page: $15.00 Full Details

FIPS 50015 Pop. 26.060

Lamoille County

County Seat: Hyde Park

Lamoille County Courthouse / Recording Office, Hyde Park, VT 05655

(802) 655-2865

Deed 1st Page: $15.00 Full Details

FIPS 50017 Pop. 29.943

Orange County

County Seat: Chelsea

Orange County Courthouse / Recording Office, Chelsea, VT 05038

(802) 689-2927

Deed 1st Page: $15.00 Full Details

FIPS 50019 Pop. 27.516

Orleans County

County Seat: Newport

Orleans County Courthouse / Recording Office, Newport, VT 05855

(802) 723-2989

Deed 1st Page: $15.00 Full Details

FIPS 50021 Pop. 60.271

Rutland County

County Seat: Rutland

Rutland County Courthouse / Recording Office, Rutland, VT 05701

(802) 757-3051

Deed 1st Page: $15.00 Full Details

FIPS 50023 Pop. 60.142

Washington County

County Seat: Montpelier

Washington County Courthouse / Recording Office, Montpelier, VT 05602

(802) 791-3113

Deed 1st Page: $15.00 Full Details

FIPS 50025 Pop. 45.966

Windham County

County Seat: Newfane

Windham County Courthouse / Recording Office, Newfane, VT 05345

(802) 825-3175

Deed 1st Page: $15.00 Full Details

FIPS 50027 Pop. 58.101

Windsor County

County Seat: Woodstock

Windsor County Courthouse / Recording Office, Woodstock, VT 05091

(802) 859-3237

Deed 1st Page: $15.00 Full Details

Official Business & DBA Filing Assistance

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont County Clerks

Who records deeds and property transfers in Vermont?

In Vermont, real estate deeds, mortgages, and liens are officially recorded by the Town Clerk (Municipal-Based). Standard recording fees are governed by 32 V.S.A. § 1671 & § 9602 with a base fee of $15.00 for the first page and $15.00 for each additional page.

What is the real estate transfer tax rate in Vermont?

Transfer tax rules in Vermont: Property Transfer Tax 0.5% (first $100k principal residence) + 1.45% on balance. Check your specific county requirements as local documentary stamps or municipal fees may also apply.

What are the requirements for getting married in Vermont?

In Vermont, marriage license fees typically range around $80.00. The state requires a mandatory waiting period of 0 hours from application to marriage ceremony, and the license remains valid for 60 days. Obtained from Town Clerk in town of residence. Valid 60 days.

Where do I register a DBA or business name in Vermont?

For Vermont, business name filings (DBA / Assumed Name) require a fee of approximately $50.00 and are processed through the Vermont Secretary of State. Assumed business name registered online with the Secretary of State.