Town Clerk

The Town Clerk's Office is located on the 2nd floor of the Town Hall.

In special circumstances, the Town Clerk will travel to a resident’s house to provide services.  We give priority to populations who are at-risk and need services.

Official Records

The Clerk is responsible for the safekeeping of the official records of the Town and for providing the records to the public in accordance with State Statute.  Visit the Clerk’s office for copies of deeds, minutes of meetings, ordinances, rules and regulations, policies, birth & death certificates, etc.  Land Records are also available online. Scroll down to Vermont, then to Rockingham Town Clerk.  There is no charge to view files, $2 per page to print.

The Clerk works with the Board of Civil Authority on elections and is responsible for the orderly operation of elections in the Town, preparing ballots, holding elections, and counting the votes. Get an absentee  and sample ballots at the Clerk’s office as well as a sample ballot. All Vermont Towns have same day registration. 

Recycling Center Permits and Tickets

• Tickets for bagged household garbage disposal are sold at the Clerk’s Office. 

• Full sheet for $32.00
• Half sheet for $16.00

• Annual permits for residents outside of Rockingham are $50/year.  (Bellows Falls and Saxtons River residents are in the Town of Rockingham and do not need to pay for a permit)
• Clear leaf bags sold by the roll (10 bags per roll) for $5.00.

Vehicle Registration Renewals

State of Vermont  Department of Motor Vehicles registration renewals for vehicles is provided in the Town Clerk's Office. There is a $3.00 fee for this service, separate from the registration fee of your vehicle. The State requires payment by check or money-order.

Permits for Alcohol Sales and Service

Annual permits needed for restaurants, retail stores and bars. 

Parking Permits

Permits are needed for overnight parking in the municipal lots and cost $35 / year. Check with your landlord for reimbursements.

Forms can be found in the office or see permits in resources below.

Dog Licenses

A rabies certificate is required for licensing.

License for spayed/neutered dogs $16.00
License for Dogs not spayed/neutered $20

After April 1, 2025, there will be a late fee added.
License for spayed/neutered dogs $18.00
License for Dogs not spayed/neutered $24.00

Expect a postcard for renewal after January 15, 2026

NOTE: There will be no rabies clinic this year as Dr Vinnie has retired.

Other Services include:

Lawn & Leaf Bags - Sold by roll only and $5.00 per roll

Green Up Day Bags - Free

Land Records- $15.00 per page except PTR is $15.00 per PTR no matter how many pages

Copies - $1.00 per page

Notarized Documents- Free

Recycling Permits $50.00

Vital Records - Request for a Vital Record, Birth, Death or Marriage Certificate.  $10.00 each

Maps- Free

Election details 

Voter Registration

Licenses- Dog Licenses and Liquor Licenses

Motor Vehicle Renewals- $3.00