Town Clerk’s Hours: Monday – Thursday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

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.

Click HERE for the online Land Records.

Kathleen Kelly, Town Clerk
Mary Moore, Assistant Town Clerk
Phone: 802 463-4336 extension 1102
Email: clerk@rockbf.org

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 - click here to access the site. 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 ballot 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 $35/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 needed for parking in the municipal lots.

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

RABIES CLINIC is MARCH 15, 2025 AT 170 ROCKINGHAM ST. (FIRE & POLICE -PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING) from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

$15 *CHECKS PAYABLE TO DR. VINCENT DIBERNARDO

Animal Control Officer

Diana Jones, Animal Control Officer
802.376.2511 | dianajones339@gmail.com

Animal Control Resources:

Animal Control Ordinance
Big Book of Woof
Rabies Control Manual