Craftsbury Town Clerk, the place to to go in town to find out how to find what you need to find!

The Town Clerk's office is located in Craftsbury Village.

Craftsbury Town Hall

TOWN CLERK:
Michelle Warren

ASSISTANT TOWN CLERK:
Elizabeth Urie

HOURS:
Tuesday- Friday 8:30 am- 4 pm
Please call ahead to schedule for searches.


MAILING ADDRESS:
PO Box 55
Craftsbury, VT 05826
Phone: (802) 586-2823
Fax: (802) 586-2323
Email: craftsbury@gmail.com

Voting:

Visit our new voting page for the most up to date information about elections and voting.


Tax Bills:

Please note that State prebates are not listed, per Vermont law. There may be updates. Please call or email to confirm any changes.


Town Reports:

Helpful Links:

Town Clerk's Office FAQs

When is Craftsbury's Town Meeting?
Town meeting is held at the Craftsbury Academy Gymnasium annually the first Tuesday in March.

How wide is the Town’s Right of Way?
Visit the brochure about Vermont Right of Way for more information.

Does the Town have a State of Vermont Agency Contact List?
Yes, visit our page Vermont Agencies webpage .  

Is Craftsbury on town water?  
Craftsbury Fire District #2  is the water district servicing dwellings in the area around or near the Common. The water district is a private entity. Contact person, Steve Smith, System Operations, (802) 586-7711 ext 119.

When do I have to license my dog and what is the cost?
All dogs/wolf hybrids 6 months or older must be licensed on or before April first and must have a valid rabies vaccination certificate. The cost is $13 for females/males not spayed or $9 for spayed females/males. A 50% penalty will be charged for dogs licensed after April first. The State of Vermont continues to recommend that all dogs and cats be vaccinated again this year due to the increased number of confirmed cases of rabies. If the rabies certificate is current, you may mail in the fee and a certificate and tag will be returned to you.

Can I make copies at the Craftsbury Town Clerk's Office?
Yes you can. The cost is 20 cents per page (except for land records which are $1/page). Certified copies are $10/page.

Can I send or receive a fax at the Craftsbury Town Clerk's Office?
Yes, you can. Please call first if you are expecting a fax here so we know ahead of time. The cost is $1.

I want to burn some brush on my property. Who do I contact?
By State law, if you wish to burn natural wood or debris outdoors, you must obtain a burning permit from the Town Fire Warden (Andrew Marckres 586-2441 or cell 279-5494). The Warden will be able to advise you on local burning regulations and current conditions.

Can I get a snowmobile registration at the Craftsbury Town Clerk's Office?
No, we do not sell snowmobile registrations. You can get your VAST pass now online.

Can I get a certified copy of a birth or death certificate?
Yes, but you need to fill out this State of Vermont form first. Stop in or mail in the form with $10 per copy fee, copy of your driver’s license and we will mail back to you.

Only family members, legal guardians, certain court-appointed parties or their legal representatives can apply for a certified copy of a birth or death certicate. For death certificates, a funeral home or crematorium may also apply for a certified copy. For more information regarding the requirements, visit here.

A valid identification is required to obtain copies of birth certificates. A complete list of acceptable documents can be found on the request form.

Can I get a certified copy of my marriage license?
Yes. a certified copy of a wedding license is only $10.

Do you have helpful information about State Rental Guidelines?
If rental ownership has changed, the State requires “Change of Use or Ownership Inspection Request” form along with $125. They also recommend following these guidelines on the “ Fire Safety Considerations for Short-Term Rental Operators”


Green Mountain Passports

The Green Mountain Pass is discount program for seniors and veterans.

The Passport allows free admission to Vermont State Parks (excluding overnight camping and other park fees), Vermont State Historic Sites, and events which are fully State sponsored.

To be eligible, you must be a resident of Craftsbury and 62 years of age or more, or a veteran of the uniformed forces.

To receive your Green Mountain Passport, stop by the Town Clerk’s office to fill out the form and pay a $2.00 fee.

Where can we get a marriage license?

Licenses are only issued by Vermont Town Clerks. If both parties are Vermont residents, you may go to any Town Clerk’s office in Vermont.

Fill out the wedding worksheet and drop off or email the Town Clerk’s office. Once the worksheet is received, the Town Clerk will fill out the license form and contact you to issue the license. One of the applicants must come to the Town Office, pay the $80 license fee, and sign in order to receive the license. By law, the license must be delivered to the person who will conduct the wedding ceremony, before the marriage can be performed. The license is valid for 60 days from the date it is issued. During that time period, an authorized person must perform your wedding ceremony (otherwise, the license is void).

After the ceremony, the person who performs the ceremony (officiant) will complete the sections concerning the date, place and officiant information, and sign the license. The officiant must return the license to the Town Clerk’s office where it was issued within 10 days after the wedding so that your marriage can be officially recorded as a marriage certificate. Once recorded, we can offer a certified copy of the marriage certificate for an additional $10.

Visit Town of Craftsbury’s wedding page for more information.