Colleen T. Haag, Town Clerk & Treasurer

Town Clerk Treasurer's Office

For Recording, Passports, Motor Vehicle Registration Renewals, Cat or Dog Licenses, Marriage Licenses, Civil Union Licenses, Fishing & Hunting Licenses, and Voter Registration contact:

Colleen T. Haag
Town Clerk/Treasurer, 802.264.5036

Lisa C. Mann
Assistant Town Clerk, 802.264.5037

Patricia A. Morrow
Assistant Town Clerk, 802.264.5039


Town Clerk’s Office:

The Town Clerk's Office is responsible for keeping and preserving the records of the town. The Town Clerk and her assistants record documents into the land records, record vital statistic documents, current use tax information, minutes of all municipal meetings and ordinances, maintains the Grand List, and runs the local elections. The Town Clerk certifies that copies of certain documents are true and accurate copies. The Town Clerk's Office is responsible for issuing dog and cat licenses, catering and liquor licenses, marriage and civil union licenses, fish and game licenses, and any other municipal license that might be required, as well as motor vehicle registration renewals and passorts. The Town Clerk's Office also handles voter registration, as well as helping the public with getting access to public records that are needed.

For more information, please call Colleen Haag, Town Clerk, Lisa C. Mann or Patricia A. Morrow, Assistant Town Clerks at 985.5116. The office hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Copying Services:

There is a copy machine at the Shelburne Town Offices that may be used by the public to make copies. Copies are 10 cents per page. Copies of deeds recorded in the Town Clerk's Office are $1.00 per page. Copies of surveys recorded in the Town Clerk's Office are 50 cents per page.

Dogs & Cats:

Licensing of dogs and cats is handled by the Town Clerk's Office. Dogs and cats six months of age or older must be registered by April 1st, of each year. To register your dog or cat MAIL or bring the latest rabies certificate and a certificate of neutering to the Town Clerk's office.  The mailing address is:  Shelburne Town Offices  Attn: Dog Licensing, P.O. Box 88, Shelburne, VT 05482                                    

The cost is $9.00 for a spayed female or neutered male, and $13.00 for an un-neutered animal. The penalty for not registering dogs by April 1st is an additional 50% of the regular cost.

Please Note: THERE IS A LEASH LAW IN SHELBURNE! For more information call the Town Clerk's Office at 985.5116 during office hours.

Fax Services:

You may contact us at the Shelburne Town Offices via our fax machine. Our fax number is (802) 985.9550. The public is welcome to use our fax machine at a cost of $1.00 per page.

Genealogical Information:

The Town Clerk’s Office and the Pierson Library both have files on early Shelburne families that may be viewed by the public. In addition, the Pierson Library has the Chittenden County volume of Vermont Lister, published in 1878 that details early citizens active in Chittenden County towns, as well as general information about each town in 1878. For more information call the Town Clerk's Office at 985.5116, or the Pierson Library at 985.5124 during office hours.

Marriage Licensing:

The town clerk’s office issues marriage licenses. An information sheet and worksheet are available at the Town Clerk’s office and by going clicking on the related link at the top of this webpage.

Civil Union Licensing:

The Town Clerk’s office issues civil union licenses. A civil union is a legal relationship that provides same-sex couples in Vermont all the benefits, protections, and responsibilities under law as are granted to spouses in a marriage. An information sheet and worksheet are available at the Town Clerk’s office and by clicking on the related link at the top of this webpage.

Public Records:

Many documents are available for public inspection. The Shelburne Town Offices publishes a list of the public records that are available as well as the custodian for each type of record. The list is available at the town offices. Please feel free to pick up a copy.

Elections:

Town meeting is the 1st Tuesday in March. The Town and Elementary School budgets are voted on by Australian ballot on Town Meeting day. The polling place is in the Town Center Gymnasium. The polls are open from 7 AM to 7 PM on all election days. For more information about elections and voting, please call the Town Clerk's Office at 985.5116 office hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. General election results will be posted on this website.

Voter Registration:

The Town Clerk's Office is responsible for maintaining the voter registration and the voter checklist. There is no waiting period for establishing residency in Vermont. The law states that "residency" is defined by where the person is domiciled, as evidenced by an intent to maintain a principle dwelling place in the town indefinitely and to return there if temporarily absent, coupled with an act or acts consistent with that intent. Voter registration forms are available at the Town Clerk's office during office hours. They are also available 24 hours a day from the police station at the dispatch desk. Individuals who have never voted in Vermont, will need to take the Freeman's Oath before a Notary Public Town Clerk or Assistant Town Clerk, a Justice of the Peace, or a Judge. Notaries are available at both the Town. Clerk's Office during office hours and at the dispatch desk at the police station 24 hours a day, and they can administer the oath and complete the voter registration form.

For more information about voter registration, please call Colleen Haag, Town Clerk, or Lisa C. Mann or Patricia A. Morrow, Assistant Town Clerks at 985.5116. Office hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Voting Districts:

There are two voting districts in Shelburne, 5-1 and 5-2. The issue of voting districts becomes important in state and national elections. Maps of districts are available in the town clerk's office.

Passports: 

Our office is a Passport Application Acceptance Agency.  Hours for passport applications are 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday.  For more information regarding passports go to www.travel.state.gov/passport/forms/forms_841.html or click here for more instructions.

Town Clerk Motor Vehicle Registration Renewal Processing:

For an additional fee of $3.00 our office can process your snowmobile/motorboat, or automobile registration renewal.  (Please note we can only process RENEWALS). Our hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

1. The application fee is payable to the State of Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles and the $3.00 fee is payable to the Town Clerk's office.

2. We gladly accept cash or checks.  We do not accept Debit or Credit cards at this time.

3.  You need to have your registration renewal form with you.

For further information regarding motor vehicle registration renewal visit www.dmv.state.vt.us or call our office for further details.

Or visit Express Renewal at www.vermont.gov/expressrenewal

More Questions:

Please give the Town Clerk's office or the Town Manager's office a call. If we cannot answer the question, we will direct you to the source who can.

Asst Town Clerk/Treasurer's Office

Assistant Clerk's Office