Town Clerk

UNRECORDED-LOG 9-21-2023-at-5pm

PHONE: (802) 464-5836, ext. 115

Therese Lounsbury, Town Clerk       EMAIL:  tlounsbury@wilmingtonvt.us

Physical Address:  2 East Main Street
Mailing Address: Wilmington Town Clerk, PO Box 217, Wilmington, VT 05363

Eithne Eldred, Assistant Town Clerk, ext. 118       EMAIL:  eeldred@wilmingtonvt.us

OFFICE HOURS:

Regular Hours:  9:00am to 5:00pm, we do not close for lunch.

Holiday Closing on Monday, October 9, 2023

Please note that the Town Clerk’s office will be closed from 9:00am to 1:00pm on Thursday October 12th, 2023, for Election Training in Manchester, Vt.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

Appointments, while not necessary, are encouraged as our research room is small and can only accommodate two researchers at a time.

Notary Public available during office hours.

 

LAND RECORDS ONLINE SEARCH INFORMATION:

PLEASE NOTE:  Wilmington’s online Land Record Index has moved over to RecordHub as of June 30th, 2023.  The new link is posted here:

https://recordhub.cottsystems.com/WilmingtonVT/Portal/SearchSites/Home?OrganizationId=177

On many occasions maps and surveys are referenced in land records by Plan book and page. These are now recorded by Slide number.  Provided below is a link to the Plan Book and Page cross reference sheets for Plat, Plan, Survey slides.

Maps – Index of Plats – X Ref

CIVIL MARRIAGES:

Steps for Civil Marriage 6-2021

Marriage Checklist for Officiants

Getting Married in Vermont_FAQs

Application for Civil Marriage 2023

 

DOG LICENSES:

Dog licenses are available at the town clerk’s office.  A dog must have had a rabies inoculation not more than 36 months prior to the date of licensing for older dogs.  Not more than 12 months for puppies.  Licensing renewals due by April 1st.

The fee is $14 for dogs that are spayed or neutered and $18 if the dog is not spayed or neutered.

PROOF OF A CURRENT RABIES VACCINE IS REQUIRED.

Some Veterinarians offer support through the Vermont Spay/Neuter Incentive Program (VSNIP) program. See below:

VSNIP Information Rev 2022

Tractor Supply Stores are offering Rabies clinics for Cats & Dogs, call ahead for dates and times at these locations:

Bennington, 300 Depot St, 802-440-9937; Hinsdale, 670 Brattleboro Rd, 603-336-5274; North Adams, 826 Curran Mem Hwy, 413-664-6950

 

ELECTION INFORMATION

Notice of Vermont Progressive Party Caucuses

Notice of Green Mountain Peace and Justice Party Caucuses

 

Town Meeting 2023 Election Results

Certificate of Votes TM 2023

Abstract Town Meeting 2023

Abstract TVUU Annual Mtg 2023

 

General Election – November 8, 2022

JOP Results 11-8-22

ElectionNightResultsReport_Write-ins

 

August State Primary 2022 Election Results

August Primary – Wilmington Results Dem

August Primary – Wilmington Results Prog

August Primary – Wilmington Results Rep

 

Special Town Meeting 2022 Election Results

Shall the Town authorize cannabis retailers in town pursuant to 7 V.S.A. § 863?

YES 276

NO 136

Certificate of Votes 5-10-2022

 

VOTER REGISTRATION & INFORMATION:

REMINDER: If you wish to receive mail in ballots for elections you must make a request annually.

Link to Elections Home Page:  https://sos.vermont.gov/elections/

Link to Elections Division Contact Information:  https://sos.vermont.gov/elections/#footcontact

Link for Online Voter Registration:  https://olvr.vermont.gov/

Link to My Voter Page:  https://mvp.vermont.gov

Link to Lobbying Information Page:  https://lobbying.vermont.gov/

Link to Campaign Finance Information:  https://campaignfinance.vermont.gov/

Link to Secretary of State Home Page:  https://sos.vermont.gov/

Voter’s Guide for People with Disabilities:  drvt-voter-guide

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THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Elections Administration

Recording of Land Records:  including deeds, mortgages, liens, surveys, and other documents

Filing and Indexing of All Vital Records
Births, deaths, and civil marriages.

Voter Registration

Motor Vehicle Registration Renewals

Marriage Licenses 

Dog Licenses

Liquor Licensing for Businesses

Fish and Game Licenses may be purchased locally at C&S Beverage and Dairy Store

 

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS: 

Electric Bus Pilot Program

Catamount Community Forest

Funds for Fixing Wells & Septic

Flood Related Hazardous Materials

Property Concerns with Rivers & Flooding

Landslide Risk

The Power of Dignity

Safely Pump Out Basements

Storm Debris Management Plan- WSWMD July’23

Emergency Flooding Resources

Green Mt Nat Forest – Proposed Actions 2023

Cyanobacteria – Learn to Recognize

healthy-homes-facts-sheet

Help Stop Spread of Aquatic Invasives

Lakes and Ponds Program

Battery Recycle Safe

Spring Cleaning – Proper disposals

Deerfield River Recreation

Bear awareness PSA from VT Fish Wildlife 2023 5 30

Backyard Burning Reminders

Protect the Trails

 

TOWN CLERK FORMS: 

Mobile Home Memo

Mobile Home – Add-Change-Delete name

Request for Death-Birth Certificate Certified

Recording Fee Schedule

Request for Abatement Form

Property Transfer Tax Return (required with all deeds and transfers):  Property Transfer Tax How To

Property Transfer Tax Form Instructions:  PTT-172 Instructions

Property Transfer Tax Form Quick Reference:  PTT-172 Quick Reference Guide

Land Posting Form

Lien Information Website

Wilmington Justice of the Peace

Are You Appealing Property Taxes

Green_Mountain_Passport_Application

Green Mountain Passport Program FAQ

Green_Mt_Passport_Historic_Sites

Vermont State Parks List-2017