Vermont · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Addison County, VT
Addison County (population 38,048) records real-property documents through the NOTE: Vermont has NO county-level recording office. Land records (deeds/memoranda) are recorded at the TOWN CLERK level in the town where the property is situated. Representative office shown is the Town Clerk of Middlebury (Addison County seat) - each of the county's ~23 other towns maintains its own separate land records at its own town clerk's office.. Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Addison County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- NOTE: Vermont has NO county-level recording office. Land records (deeds/memoranda) are recorded at the TOWN CLERK level in the town where the property is situated. Representative office shown is the Town Clerk of Middlebury (Addison County seat) - each of the county's ~23 other towns maintains its own separate land records at its own town clerk's office.
- Recording fee
- $15.00 per page, statewide statutory rate (32 V.S.A. §1671(a)(6)) - applies to every VT town, not just Middlebury first / $15.00 per page (same statewide per-page rate, no separate lower rate for additional pages) add'l (+Property transfer return recording fee $15.00 flat (32 V.S.A. §1671); certified copy fee $10.00/page; statute requires towns reserve at least $4.00/page into a Restoration & Preservation Reserve Fund)
- Mailing address
- Town Clerk, 77 Main Street, Middlebury, VT 05753 (this is for Middlebury only; other Addison County towns have their own town clerk addresses)
- Phone
- 802-388-8100
- Checks payable to
- Town of Middlebury (for Middlebury); payee varies by town - confirm with the specific town clerk handling the property's town
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Not confirmed - Vermont towns generally do not have a uniform statewide cover sheet mandate; confirm with the specific town clerk
Can you e-record in Addison County?
Addison County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Addison County, Vermont
- Prepare the document so it meets Addison County formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit by mail to NOTE: Vermont has NO county-level recording office. Land records (deeds/memoranda) are recorded at the TOWN CLERK level in the town where the property is situated. Representative office shown is the Town Clerk of Middlebury (Addison County seat) - each of the county's ~23 other towns maintains its own separate land records at its own town clerk's office. at Town Clerk, 77 Main Street, Middlebury, VT 05753 (this is for Middlebury only; other Addison County towns have their own town clerk addresses).
- Pay the recording fee ($15.00 per page, statewide statutory rate (32 V.S.A. §1671(a)(6)) - applies to every VT town, not just Middlebury first / $15.00 per page (same statewide per-page rate, no separate lower rate for additional pages) add'l (+Property transfer return recording fee $15.00 flat (32 V.S.A. §1671); certified copy fee $10.00/page; statute requires towns reserve at least $4.00/page into a Restoration & Preservation Reserve Fund)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Addison County
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Addison County property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Addison County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Addison County?
The NOTE: Vermont has NO county-level recording office. Land records (deeds/memoranda) are recorded at the TOWN CLERK level in the town where the property is situated. Representative office shown is the Town Clerk of Middlebury (Addison County seat) - each of the county's ~23 other towns maintains its own separate land records at its own town clerk's office. charges $15.00 per page, statewide statutory rate (32 V.S.A. §1671(a)(6)) - applies to every VT town, not just Middlebury first / $15.00 per page (same statewide per-page rate, no separate lower rate for additional pages) add'l (+Property transfer return recording fee $15.00 flat (32 V.S.A. §1671); certified copy fee $10.00/page; statute requires towns reserve at least $4.00/page into a Restoration & Preservation Reserve Fund), with checks payable to Town of Middlebury (for Middlebury); payee varies by town - confirm with the specific town clerk handling the property's town. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Addison County?
Addison County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Addison County?
Mail recordings to NOTE: Vermont has NO county-level recording office. Land records (deeds/memoranda) are recorded at the TOWN CLERK level in the town where the property is situated. Representative office shown is the Town Clerk of Middlebury (Addison County seat) - each of the county's ~23 other towns maintains its own separate land records at its own town clerk's office.: Town Clerk, 77 Main Street, Middlebury, VT 05753 (this is for Middlebury only; other Addison County towns have their own town clerk addresses) (802-388-8100).
How can Jurably help with recording in Addison County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Addison County to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Addison County recorder in person.
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