There are many ways that the Town of West Rutland works to serve the community. If you need information on or assistance with a particular town function or service, this sections of the website should be helpful to you.
The Town Clerk is responsible for the recording and maintenance of all documents pertaining to land records, births, deaths, marriage and civil union records, issuing licenses for marriage, civil union, dogs, liquor and tobacco, voter registration, notary services and motor vehicle registration renewal.
Staff:
Debora Jasmin, Town Clerk
Location: 35 Marble Street
Phone Number: (802) 438-2204
Email: djasmin@westrutlandvt.org
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The Clerk’s office will be closed the Monday before all Election Days.
Christine Wener, Assistant Town Clerk
Location: 35 Marble Street
Phone Number: (802) 438-2204
Email: cwener@westrutlandvt.org
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The Clerk’s office will be closed the Monday before all Election Days.
Services the Town Clerk’s Office Provides
– Licenses: Marriage, Civil Union, Dog, Liquor
– Motor Vehicle Registration Renewals
– Purchase certified copies of birth, death, marriage, civil union & land records
– Register to vote and vote by absentee
– Notary Services
– Recording of all land records for the Town of West Rutland
Election Day is November 5
For this election, all Vermont voters will receive their ballot in the mail from the Secretary of State’s office. If you want to vote in person on November 5th, you will have to bring your ballot to the polling place. If you do not bring your ballot, you are required to sign an Affidavit of No Ballot Cast stating that you received one before we can issue another ballot.
If you were registered to vote by 9/9/24, you will receive a ballot to the mailing address on your voter registration.
If you registered to vote or changed your mailing address after 9/9/24, please reach out to the Clerk’s Office so we can issue you a ballot once they arrive. You may be required to sign an Affidavit of No Ballot Cast.
Ballots are expected to be delivered by the 1st of October. If you do not see your ballot by October 4th, please contact the Clerk’s Office.
We recommend that you mail your ballot in at least 2 weeks before election day. You can always return it in person at the Town Clerk’s office during business hours (Monday thru Thursday 9am to 3 pm), or in the secure drop box anytime.
What is an Affidavit of No Ballot Cast? – This form is for a voter to swear, under penalty of perjury, that they will not cast 2 ballots in an election
You can research candidates using the Voter Guide on My Voter Page https://mvp.vermont.gov
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Marriage or Civil Union License:
To apply for a Marriage or Civil Union License, you will need to complete the “Application for Vermont License of Civil Marriage” form (click link below), and return it to the West Rutland Town Clerk’s office. Once received, the license will be processed and both parties will need to come to the Town Clerk’s office to sign the document. The fee for the license is $60.00 (payable by cash or check made out to “Town of West Rutland”). If you wish to have a certified copy of the Certificate sent to you, please enclose an additional $10. The license is valid for 60 days. For a list of West Rutland Justices of the Peace, see below. If you need further information, please email or call the Town Clerk’s office.
Town of West Rutland Justices of the Peace:
Marci Barrows – 802-438-6174
Tom Burditt – 802-438-0031
John Harvey – 802-438-2086
Paul Kulig – 802-438-5075
Robert Harvey – 802-438-0048
Patricia Kulig – 802-438-5075
Elizabeth Moser – 802-438-2464
David O’Rourke – 802-345-1008
Barbara Trepanier – 802-438-5018
Vehicle Registration Renewals:
For your convenience you can now renew your Vehicle Registration at the Town Clerk’s Office and renew it on the spot. Please bring a check or money order payable to “DMV of VT”. There is also a handling fee of $3.00 to the town. You can pay the handling fee in cash or check.
Dog Licenses
Due to the retirement of our local veterinarian, WE WILL NO LONGER HOLD the Rabies Clinics.
All dogs owned in the Town of West Rutland must be registered with the Town Clerk before April 1st of each year. Please bring an original copy of the current rabies certificate and cash, check or money order payable to “Town of West Rutland.” Checks can be mailed or dropped in the drop box at the Town Hall. Your new license will be mailed to you.
If you should have any questions, call the Town Clerk’s Office at 802 438-2204.
Dog License Fees are as follows:
Before April 1:
Neutered/Spayed – $20.00
Un-neutered/Spayed – $24.00
After April 1:
Neutered/Spayed – $22.00
Un-neutered/Spayed – $28.00
Copies of Birth and Death Certificates
As of July 1, 2019, to obtain a certified copy of a birth or death certificate, the “Application for Certified Copy of Vermont Birth or Death Certificate” (click link below) needs to be completed and returned to the Town Clerk’s office. Please enclose a check or money order, payable to “Town of West Rutland” for $10.00. The form can be dropped off at the Town Clerk’s office or mailed to “Town of West Rutland, attn: Town Clerk”, 35 Marble Street, West Rutland, VT 05777.
Copies of Marriage/Civil Union Certificates
To obtain a certified copy of a Marriage or Civil Union license that was obtained at the West Rutland Town Clerk’s office, call, mail, or e-mail the request to the Town Clerk. The fee is $10.00 for each certified copy.
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