Vermont · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Chittenden County, VT
Chittenden County (population 169,115) records real-property documents through the NOTE: Vermont has NO county-level recording office. Land records are recorded at the TOWN/CITY CLERK level. Representative office shown is the City Clerk of Burlington (county seat) - other municipalities in the county (South Burlington, Essex, Colchester, Winooski, Williston, etc.) each maintain separate land records at their own 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.
Chittenden County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- NOTE: Vermont has NO county-level recording office. Land records are recorded at the TOWN/CITY CLERK level. Representative office shown is the City Clerk of Burlington (county seat) - other municipalities in the county (South Burlington, Essex, Colchester, Winooski, Williston, etc.) each maintain separate land records at their own clerk's office.
- Recording fee
- $15.00 per page, statewide statutory rate (32 V.S.A. §1671(a)(6)), confirmed by Burlington's own posted fee ($15/page) first / $15.00 per page (same statewide per-page rate) add'l (+Recording Mylars (plats/maps) $25 per map; copies $1/page; certified copies $1/page plus $10 certification fee per document; property transfer return $15.00 flat (32 V.S.A. §1671))
- Mailing address
- City of Burlington, Attn: Land Records, 149 Church Street, Burlington, VT 05401 (Burlington only; other municipalities have separate addresses)
- Phone
- Not confirmed for Land Records direct line; main City Clerk's Office - confirm via burlingtonvt.gov
- Checks payable to
- City of Burlington
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Not confirmed - confirm with City Clerk
Can you e-record in Chittenden County?
Chittenden 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 Chittenden County, Vermont
- Prepare the document so it meets Chittenden 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/CITY CLERK level. Representative office shown is the City Clerk of Burlington (county seat) - other municipalities in the county (South Burlington, Essex, Colchester, Winooski, Williston, etc.) each maintain separate land records at their own clerk's office. at City of Burlington, Attn: Land Records, 149 Church Street, Burlington, VT 05401 (Burlington only; other municipalities have separate addresses).
- Pay the recording fee ($15.00 per page, statewide statutory rate (32 V.S.A. §1671(a)(6)), confirmed by Burlington's own posted fee ($15/page) first / $15.00 per page (same statewide per-page rate) add'l (+Recording Mylars (plats/maps) $25 per map; copies $1/page; certified copies $1/page plus $10 certification fee per document; property transfer return $15.00 flat (32 V.S.A. §1671))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Chittenden 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 Chittenden 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.
Chittenden County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Chittenden County?
The NOTE: Vermont has NO county-level recording office. Land records are recorded at the TOWN/CITY CLERK level. Representative office shown is the City Clerk of Burlington (county seat) - other municipalities in the county (South Burlington, Essex, Colchester, Winooski, Williston, etc.) each maintain separate land records at their own clerk's office. charges $15.00 per page, statewide statutory rate (32 V.S.A. §1671(a)(6)), confirmed by Burlington's own posted fee ($15/page) first / $15.00 per page (same statewide per-page rate) add'l (+Recording Mylars (plats/maps) $25 per map; copies $1/page; certified copies $1/page plus $10 certification fee per document; property transfer return $15.00 flat (32 V.S.A. §1671)), with checks payable to City of Burlington. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Chittenden County?
Chittenden 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 Chittenden County?
Mail recordings to NOTE: Vermont has NO county-level recording office. Land records are recorded at the TOWN/CITY CLERK level. Representative office shown is the City Clerk of Burlington (county seat) - other municipalities in the county (South Burlington, Essex, Colchester, Winooski, Williston, etc.) each maintain separate land records at their own clerk's office.: City of Burlington, Attn: Land Records, 149 Church Street, Burlington, VT 05401 (Burlington only; other municipalities have separate addresses) (Not confirmed for Land Records direct line; main City Clerk's Office - confirm via burlingtonvt.gov).
How can Jurably help with recording in Chittenden County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Chittenden 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 Chittenden County recorder in person.
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