Deed recording
- First page
- $15.00
- Each extra page
- $15.00
Transfer tax: Property Transfer Tax 0.5% (first $100k principal residence) + 1.45% on balance
32 V.S.A. § 1671 & § 9602
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VermontCounty Clerks & Recorders
Where to record a deed, get a marriage license or register a business name in each of Vermont’s 14 counties. Pick yours on the map or in the register below.
- Counties
- 14
- Deed fee · page 1
- $15.00
- Marriage wait
- None
- Population
- 647k
Population, low → high Blue = recording office verified (official website or OpenStreetMap) Blue = recording-office phone verified recording office (OpenStreetMap)
State rules on file
How Vermont records it
Statewide figures. Counties can add local surcharges — confirm the exact amount with the recording office before you file.
Marriage license
- Fee
- $80.00
- Waiting period
- None
- License valid for
- 60 days
Obtained from Town Clerk in town of residence. Valid 60 days.
Compare all statesCertified copies
- Birth
- $10.00
- Death
- $10.00
- Marriage
- $10.00
Issued by: Vermont Department of Health Vital Records Office
DBA / assumed name
- Filing fee
- $50.00
- File with
- Vermont Secretary of State
Assumed business name registered online with the Secretary of State.
Compare all states Register · 14 entries
Every county in Vermont
7 official websites 0 recording offices verified 0 phones listed
W = official website · V = recording office verified · P = verified phone · figures: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates
Vermont questions
Before you file in Vermont
Largest offices: Chittenden County, Rutland County, Washington County.
Who records deeds in Vermont?
Vermont land records are kept by each town clerk, not by the county.
How much does it cost to record a deed in Vermont?
32 V.S.A. § 1671 & § 9602 sets a base fee of $15.00 for the first page and $15.00 for each additional page. Counties often add surcharges, so check the county's current fee schedule before filing. Transfer tax: Property Transfer Tax 0.5% (first $100k principal residence) + 1.45% on balance.
What are the requirements for getting married in Vermont?
A marriage license in Vermont costs about $80.00 (the amount varies by county). There is no waiting period. The license is 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?
Assumed business names (DBA) in Vermont are filed with the Vermont Secretary of State; the filing fee is about $50.00. Assumed business name registered online with the Secretary of State.