Vermont · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Franklin County, VT
Franklin County (population 51,177) 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 St. Albans City (shire town/county seat of Franklin County) - note St. Albans Town is a SEPARATE municipality from St. Albans City, each with its own clerk/land records; other towns in the county (Swanton, Fairfax, Highgate, etc.) also 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.
Franklin 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 St. Albans City (shire town/county seat of Franklin County) - note St. Albans Town is a SEPARATE municipality from St. Albans City, each with its own clerk/land records; other towns in the county (Swanton, Fairfax, Highgate, etc.) also 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
- City Clerk's Office, 100 North Main Street, St. Albans, VT 05478 (St. Albans City only; St. Albans Town and other Franklin County towns have separate addresses/clerks)
- Phone
- Not confirmed direct line for City Clerk recording desk - confirm via stalbansvt.com; St. Albans Town Clerk (separate municipality) is (802) 524-2415
- Checks payable to
- City of St. Albans (confirm exact payee wording with office)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Not confirmed - confirm with City Clerk
Can you e-record in Franklin County?
Franklin 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 Franklin County, Vermont
- Prepare the document so it meets Franklin 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 St. Albans City (shire town/county seat of Franklin County) - note St. Albans Town is a SEPARATE municipality from St. Albans City, each with its own clerk/land records; other towns in the county (Swanton, Fairfax, Highgate, etc.) also each maintain separate land records at their own town clerk's office. at City Clerk's Office, 100 North Main Street, St. Albans, VT 05478 (St. Albans City only; St. Albans Town and other Franklin County towns have separate addresses/clerks).
- 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.
How Jurably helps in Franklin 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 Franklin 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.
Franklin County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Franklin 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 St. Albans City (shire town/county seat of Franklin County) - note St. Albans Town is a SEPARATE municipality from St. Albans City, each with its own clerk/land records; other towns in the county (Swanton, Fairfax, Highgate, etc.) also 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 City of St. Albans (confirm exact payee wording with office). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Franklin County?
Franklin 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 Franklin 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 St. Albans City (shire town/county seat of Franklin County) - note St. Albans Town is a SEPARATE municipality from St. Albans City, each with its own clerk/land records; other towns in the county (Swanton, Fairfax, Highgate, etc.) also each maintain separate land records at their own town clerk's office.: City Clerk's Office, 100 North Main Street, St. Albans, VT 05478 (St. Albans City only; St. Albans Town and other Franklin County towns have separate addresses/clerks) (Not confirmed direct line for City Clerk recording desk - confirm via stalbansvt.com; St. Albans Town Clerk (separate municipality) is (802) 524-2415).
How can Jurably help with recording in Franklin County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Franklin 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 Franklin County recorder in person.
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