The Town Clerk, appointed for a one-year term by the Selectboard, takes minutes at town meetings; records, preserves, and certifies public records of the town; issues dog and marriage licenses; is presiding officer of all elections; and maintains the list of registered voters. The Town Clerk receives a salary paid bi-weekly.
Rosie Laquerre, Town Clerk
clerk@eastmontpeliervt.org
(802) 223-3313 x 201
Office Hours: M – Th 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; F 9 a.m. – Noon
Land Records
In Vermont, land records are recorded in the town where the property is located. Recorded documents are public record and may be searched at the Town Clerk’s Office. . Appointments are not required.
Recording fees are $15.00 per page for most documents.
Flat rate for the Vermont Property Transfer Tax Return, $15.00.
Recording of plat mylars: $25.00 per sheet.
Research time is charged at $4.00/hour in 15 minute increments.
Copies of land records are $1.00/page.
Certified copies of records are $10.00/page.
East Montpelier Land Records are now available online from January, 1849 to present. Mylars are also available. : EM Land Records
Dog Licensing

Kenzie, East Montpelier’s #1 dog for 2022!
The 2025-26 #1 Dog is a sweet and sassy Pomeranian named Gabby, who lives with Mom Sharon, Dad Marc and brother Gus.
All dogs that license on time (between January 1 and April 1) each year are entered into the random drawing for #1 dog.
The town clerk is responsible for managing the town’s dog licensing program. You can see details on licensing, the town’s dog control ordinance and more here:
Other Items of Interest
Application for Birth or Death Certificate
Application for Marriage License
FAQs on Getting Married in Vermont
2018 Voter’s Guide for People with Disabilities