Vermont recording fees will increase effective July 1, 2019.
Below is a summary of the changes. Please plan accordingly so there is no delay in processing your recordings due to a shortage of fees.
Summary of Vermont Recording Fee Changes
Per H.526 (approved by VT Legislature 2019 session)
32 V.S.A. §1671 Effective: July 1, 2019
| FORMER FEE | NEW FEE | |
| Document recording fees | $10/page | $15/page |
| PTTR (Property transfer tax return) | $10/document | $15/document |
| Survey plat recording fees | $15/sheet | $25/sheet |
| Certified copy of records (no change) | $10/page | $10/page |
| Examination of records (vault time) | $2/hour | $4/hour |
* Documents include all items recorded in the land records (deeds, mortgages, assignments, liens, releases, permits)
* Multiple assignments or releases included on one document are charged $15/assignment or release.
Contact the Town Clerk’s office with any questions, 802.775.1662