Official Civic Directory Profile FIPS Code: 50003

Bennington County Clerk & Recorder

Official government recording office for Bennington County, Vermont. Serving a population of 37.183 with jurisdiction over real estate deeds, marriage licenses, vital records, and fictitious business names.

County Seat: Bennington • Land Area: 674,236 sq mi • State: Vermont (VT)

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Location & Operations

Courthouse Office Address & Contact

Open Mon-Fri

Physical Courthouse Address

Bennington County Courthouse / Recording Office, Bennington, VT 05201

Seat of government for Bennington County in Bennington, VT.

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Courthouse / Directory Line

(802) 451-2493

Regular Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Closed on state and federal holidays.

FIPS ID: 50003 • Coordinates: 43.0353° N, -73.1115° W

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Filing Checklist

Before You Visit Bennington County

✓ Valid Government Photo ID (Driver's License or Passport)
✓ Payment: Credit Card, Cashier's Check, or Exact Cash
✓ Original signed documents with valid notary jurat/seal
✓ Mandatory 3-inch top margin for county recorder barcode

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Land Records & Real Property

Bennington County Deed Recording Fees & Requirements

Governed by 32 V.S.A. § 1671 & § 9602

First Page Base Fee

$15.00

Includes statutory county automation index surcharge

Each Additional Page

$15.00

Per additional standard 8.5" x 11" page

Transfer Tax / Doc Stamps

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

Calculated at recording based on purchase consideration

Statutory Recording Margin Standards in Vermont:

Top Margin (Page 1): Must leave minimum 3 inches blank at top right for official recorder barcode and indexing stamp.

Other Margins: Minimum 1 inch on side, bottom, and subsequent pages to avoid non-conforming document penalties.

Grantee & Return Address: Must state grantee's legal address and a return mailing address clearly on the first page.

Legibility & Font: Black ink on white 8.5 x 11 paper; minimum 10-point font. Notary stamps must be crisp and dark.

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Warranty & Quitclaim Deeds
Mortgage & Lien Records
Assessor Parcel History

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Marriage Bureau

Marriage License in Bennington County

License Fee $80.00

Waiting Period 0 Hours

✓ Validity Window: Must solemnize within 60 days of issuance.
✓ Personal Appearance: Both applicants must appear together in person at the Bennington County courthouse.
✓ Identification: Valid state photo driver's license, passport, or military ID. No blood test required.

State Policy: Obtained from Town Clerk in town of residence. Valid 60 days.

Vital Statistics

Certified Vital Records

Birth Cert $10.00

Death Cert $10.00

Marriage Cert $10.00

• Authorized Requestors: Direct family relation (registrant, child, parent, spouse) or legal guardian only.
• Filing Agency: Processed through Vermont Department of Health Vital Records Office and the local Bennington County clerk counter.

Certified copies bear an official raised, embossed seal and are suitable for passports, probate, real estate, and legal identification.

Commercial & Business

DBA & Assumed Name Registration in Bennington County

Filing Fee: $50.00

1. Filing Authority

In Bennington County, sole proprietorships and general partnerships register assumed names through the Vermont Secretary of State.

2. Statutory Requirement

Required prior to opening a commercial checking account, issuing invoices under a brand name, or executing contracts in Vermont.

3. State Rules & Notice

Assumed business name registered online with the Secretary of State.

Official Business & DBA Filing Assistance

Starting a Business or Filing a DBA in Bennington County?

Save time and avoid multiple trips to the Bennington County Vermont Secretary of State. Form your official LLC, register your Trade / Assumed Name (DBA), get your federal Tax ID (EIN), and receive your registered agent documents fully online in Vermont.

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Articles of Organization

Vermont Compliant

State-Specific Statutory Legal Templates

Download Official Vermont Real Estate Deeds & Legal Forms

Ensure your property transfer is compliant with Vermont county recording statutes. Get attorney-drafted Quitclaim Deeds, Special Warranty Deeds, Powers of Attorney, and Promissory Notes formatted with correct margins and statutory acknowledgments.

✓ 3-inch top recording margin ready ✓ State notary jurat included ✓ Instant PDF & Word download

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Regional Civic Network

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Need to file or search public records in an adjacent jurisdiction? Explore neighboring Vermont recording offices:

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Frequently Asked Questions: Bennington County Clerk & Recorder

Where is the Bennington County Clerk & Recorder office located?

The official Bennington County office is located at Bennington County Courthouse / Recording Office, Bennington, VT 05201. Operating hours are typically Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. You can reach the office staff by telephone at (802) 451-2493.

How much does it cost to record a deed in Bennington County?

Under Vermont statute (32 V.S.A. § 1671 & § 9602), recording a real property deed or mortgage in Bennington County costs $15.00 for the first page, plus $15.00 for each additional page. Transfer tax details: Property Transfer Tax 0.5% (first $100k principal residence) + 1.45% on balance.

How do I obtain a marriage license in Bennington County, VT?

Both applicants must appear in person before the Bennington County Clerk with government-issued photo identification (such as a valid driver's license, passport, or state ID). The fee is approximately $80.00. Vermont requires a waiting period of 0 hours, and the license is valid for 60 days from the date of issuance.

How do I file a DBA (Doing Business As) or Assumed Name in Bennington County?

In Bennington County, registering a DBA or Assumed Business Name is handled through the Vermont Secretary of State with a standard statutory filing fee of $50.00. Assumed business name registered online with the Secretary of State.

How can I request a certified copy of a birth or death certificate in Bennington County?

Certified vital records (birth certificates starting at $10.00 and death certificates starting at $10.00) can be requested through the Vermont Department of Health Vital Records Office or directly at the Bennington County courthouse vital statistics counter by qualified immediate family members.