Statewide Public Records Directory
Connecticut County Clerks & Recorders
Directory of all 9 counties in Connecticut. Access official courthouse addresses, recording fee schedules, marriage licenses, vital statistics, and government records search portals.
State Capital Hartford Town Clerk (Town-Based System)
Deed Recording
$60.00
Base fee (first page) • +$5.00/addl page
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-34a
Transfer Tax
0.75% state conveyance tax (up to $800k) + 0.25% municipal conveyance tax
Real estate conveyance / deed stamp
Marriage License
$50.00
Waiting period: 0 hours • Valid: 65 days
DBA & Business
$10.00
Filing office: Town Clerk Office
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All Connecticut Counties Directory (9)
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FIPS 09110
Pop. 975.328
Capitol Planning Region
County Seat: Hartford
Capitol Planning Region Courthouse / Recording Office, Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 370-7510
Deed 1st Page: $60.00 Full Details
FIPS 09120
Pop. 327.651
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
County Seat: Bridgeport
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region Courthouse / Recording Office, Bridgeport, CT 06604
(860) 540-7820
Deed 1st Page: $60.00 Full Details
FIPS 09130
Pop. 176.215
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
County Seat: Middletown
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Courthouse / Recording Office, Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 710-8130
Deed 1st Page: $60.00 Full Details
FIPS 09140
Pop. 456.128
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
County Seat: Waterbury
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region Courthouse / Recording Office, Waterbury, CT 06702
(860) 880-8440
Deed 1st Page: $60.00 Full Details
FIPS 09150
Pop. 96.692
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
County Seat: Danielson
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region Courthouse / Recording Office, Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 350-8750
Deed 1st Page: $60.00 Full Details
FIPS 09160
Pop. 113.463
Northwest Hills Planning Region
County Seat: Torrington
Northwest Hills Planning Region Courthouse / Recording Office, Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 520-9060
Deed 1st Page: $60.00 Full Details
FIPS 09170
Pop. 568.158
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
County Seat: New Haven
South Central Connecticut Planning Region Courthouse / Recording Office, New Haven, CT 06510
(860) 690-9370
Deed 1st Page: $60.00 Full Details
FIPS 09180
Pop. 279.634
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
County Seat: Norwich
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region Courthouse / Recording Office, Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 860-9680
Deed 1st Page: $60.00 Full Details
FIPS 09190
Pop. 623.907
Western Connecticut Planning Region
County Seat: Danbury
Western Connecticut Planning Region Courthouse / Recording Office, Danbury, CT 06810
(860) 330-1090
Deed 1st Page: $60.00 Full Details
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Frequently Asked Questions About Connecticut County Clerks
Who records deeds and property transfers in Connecticut?
In Connecticut, real estate deeds, mortgages, and liens are officially recorded by the Town Clerk (Town-Based System). Standard recording fees are governed by Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-34a with a base fee of $60.00 for the first page and $5.00 for each additional page.
What is the real estate transfer tax rate in Connecticut?
Transfer tax rules in Connecticut: 0.75% state conveyance tax (up to $800k) + 0.25% municipal conveyance tax. Check your specific county requirements as local documentary stamps or municipal fees may also apply.
What are the requirements for getting married in Connecticut?
In Connecticut, marriage license fees typically range around $50.00. The state requires a mandatory waiting period of 0 hours from application to marriage ceremony, and the license remains valid for 65 days. Marriage licenses must be obtained in the specific town where the wedding ceremony will occur.
Where do I register a DBA or business name in Connecticut?
For Connecticut, business name filings (DBA / Assumed Name) require a fee of approximately $10.00 and are processed through the Town Clerk Office. Trade Name Certificates must be filed with the Town Clerk of the town where business is conducted.