Vermont · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Washington County, VT
Washington County (population 59,652) records real-property documents through the NO COUNTY RECORDING OFFICE EXISTS. Vermont records real-property deeds/memoranda at the TOWN CLERK's office where the property is located (Washington County towns include Montpelier, Barre City, Barre Town, Berlin, Cabot, Calais, Duxbury, East Montpelier, Fayston, Marshfield, Middlesex, Moretown, Northfield, Plainfield, Roxbury, Waitsfield, Warren, Waterbury, Woodbury, Worcester).. 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.
Washington County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- NO COUNTY RECORDING OFFICE EXISTS. Vermont records real-property deeds/memoranda at the TOWN CLERK's office where the property is located (Washington County towns include Montpelier, Barre City, Barre Town, Berlin, Cabot, Calais, Duxbury, East Montpelier, Fayston, Marshfield, Middlesex, Moretown, Northfield, Plainfield, Roxbury, Waitsfield, Warren, Waterbury, Woodbury, Worcester).
- Recording fee
- $15.00/page (flat statewide statutory rate, 32 V.S.A. §1671(a)(6)) first / $15.00/page (same flat statewide rate applies to every page) add'l (+Certified copies $10.00/page; uncertified copies $1.00/page (min $2.00); no separate archive/rider fee)
- Mailing address
- Varies by town — see VT Secretary of State Town Clerk Directory for the specific town clerk's mailing address within Washington County (e.g., Montpelier City Clerk's Office, 39 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602)
- Phone
- Varies by town clerk (directory above); Montpelier City Clerk: 802-223-9502
- Checks payable to
- Varies — typically '[Town Name] Town Clerk' or 'City of [Name]'
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Not required by VT statute statewide; a cover letter is recommended (not mandatory) by individual town clerks
Can you e-record in Washington County?
Washington 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 Washington County, Vermont
- Prepare the document so it meets Washington 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 NO COUNTY RECORDING OFFICE EXISTS. Vermont records real-property deeds/memoranda at the TOWN CLERK's office where the property is located (Washington County towns include Montpelier, Barre City, Barre Town, Berlin, Cabot, Calais, Duxbury, East Montpelier, Fayston, Marshfield, Middlesex, Moretown, Northfield, Plainfield, Roxbury, Waitsfield, Warren, Waterbury, Woodbury, Worcester). at Varies by town — see VT Secretary of State Town Clerk Directory for the specific town clerk's mailing address within Washington County (e.g., Montpelier City Clerk's Office, 39 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602).
- Pay the recording fee ($15.00/page (flat statewide statutory rate, 32 V.S.A. §1671(a)(6)) first / $15.00/page (same flat statewide rate applies to every page) add'l (+Certified copies $10.00/page; uncertified copies $1.00/page (min $2.00); no separate archive/rider fee)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Washington 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 Washington 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.
Washington County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Washington County?
The NO COUNTY RECORDING OFFICE EXISTS. Vermont records real-property deeds/memoranda at the TOWN CLERK's office where the property is located (Washington County towns include Montpelier, Barre City, Barre Town, Berlin, Cabot, Calais, Duxbury, East Montpelier, Fayston, Marshfield, Middlesex, Moretown, Northfield, Plainfield, Roxbury, Waitsfield, Warren, Waterbury, Woodbury, Worcester). charges $15.00/page (flat statewide statutory rate, 32 V.S.A. §1671(a)(6)) first / $15.00/page (same flat statewide rate applies to every page) add'l (+Certified copies $10.00/page; uncertified copies $1.00/page (min $2.00); no separate archive/rider fee), with checks payable to Varies — typically '[Town Name] Town Clerk' or 'City of [Name]'. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Washington County?
Washington 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 Washington County?
Mail recordings to NO COUNTY RECORDING OFFICE EXISTS. Vermont records real-property deeds/memoranda at the TOWN CLERK's office where the property is located (Washington County towns include Montpelier, Barre City, Barre Town, Berlin, Cabot, Calais, Duxbury, East Montpelier, Fayston, Marshfield, Middlesex, Moretown, Northfield, Plainfield, Roxbury, Waitsfield, Warren, Waterbury, Woodbury, Worcester).: Varies by town — see VT Secretary of State Town Clerk Directory for the specific town clerk's mailing address within Washington County (e.g., Montpelier City Clerk's Office, 39 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602) (Varies by town clerk (directory above); Montpelier City Clerk: 802-223-9502).
How can Jurably help with recording in Washington County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Washington 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 Washington County recorder in person.
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