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Recording a Deed or Document in Bennington County, VT
Bennington County (population 36,630) records real-property documents through the NOTE: Vermont has NO county-level recording office. Land records are recorded at the TOWN CLERK level. Representative office shown is the Town Clerk of Bennington (county seat/shire town) - other towns in the county (Manchester, Arlington, Pownal, Shaftsbury, etc.) each maintain separate land records at their 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.
Bennington County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- NOTE: Vermont has NO county-level recording office. Land records are recorded at the TOWN CLERK level. Representative office shown is the Town Clerk of Bennington (county seat/shire town) - other towns in the county (Manchester, Arlington, Pownal, Shaftsbury, etc.) each maintain separate land records at their own town clerk's office.
- Recording fee
- $15.00 per page, statewide statutory rate (32 V.S.A. §1671(a)(6)) first / $15.00 per page (same statewide per-page rate) add'l (+Property transfer return recording fee $15.00 flat; certified copy $10.00/page; $4.00/page minimum reserved for Restoration & Preservation Reserve Fund (32 V.S.A. §1671))
- Mailing address
- Town Clerk, 205 South Street, P.O. Box 469, Bennington, VT 05201 (Bennington town only; other towns have separate addresses)
- Phone
- 802-442-1037 (Town Clerk); 802-442-1043 (Land Records)
- Checks payable to
- Town of Bennington (confirm exact payee wording with office)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Not confirmed - confirm with Town Clerk
Can you e-record in Bennington County?
Bennington 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 Bennington County, Vermont
- Prepare the document so it meets Bennington 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 are recorded at the TOWN CLERK level. Representative office shown is the Town Clerk of Bennington (county seat/shire town) - other towns in the county (Manchester, Arlington, Pownal, Shaftsbury, etc.) each maintain separate land records at their own town clerk's office. at Town Clerk, 205 South Street, P.O. Box 469, Bennington, VT 05201 (Bennington town only; other towns have separate addresses).
- Pay the recording fee ($15.00 per page, statewide statutory rate (32 V.S.A. §1671(a)(6)) first / $15.00 per page (same statewide per-page rate) add'l (+Property transfer return recording fee $15.00 flat; certified copy $10.00/page; $4.00/page minimum reserved for Restoration & Preservation Reserve Fund (32 V.S.A. §1671))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Bennington County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Bennington County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Bennington County?
The NOTE: Vermont has NO county-level recording office. Land records are recorded at the TOWN CLERK level. Representative office shown is the Town Clerk of Bennington (county seat/shire town) - other towns in the county (Manchester, Arlington, Pownal, Shaftsbury, etc.) each maintain separate land records at their own town clerk's office. charges $15.00 per page, statewide statutory rate (32 V.S.A. §1671(a)(6)) first / $15.00 per page (same statewide per-page rate) add'l (+Property transfer return recording fee $15.00 flat; certified copy $10.00/page; $4.00/page minimum reserved for Restoration & Preservation Reserve Fund (32 V.S.A. §1671)), with checks payable to Town of Bennington (confirm exact payee wording with office). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Bennington County?
Bennington 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 Bennington County?
Mail recordings to NOTE: Vermont has NO county-level recording office. Land records are recorded at the TOWN CLERK level. Representative office shown is the Town Clerk of Bennington (county seat/shire town) - other towns in the county (Manchester, Arlington, Pownal, Shaftsbury, etc.) each maintain separate land records at their own town clerk's office.: Town Clerk, 205 South Street, P.O. Box 469, Bennington, VT 05201 (Bennington town only; other towns have separate addresses) (802-442-1037 (Town Clerk); 802-442-1043 (Land Records)).
Can Jurably record my document in Bennington County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Bennington County recorder in person.
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