Official Civic Directory Profile FIPS Code: 09120

Greater Bridgeport Planning Region Clerk & Recorder

Official government recording office for Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut. Serving a population of 327.651 with jurisdiction over real estate deeds, marriage licenses, vital records, and fictitious business names.

County Seat: Bridgeport • Land Area: 140,181 sq mi • State: Connecticut (CT)

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Location & Operations

Courthouse Office Address & Contact

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Physical Courthouse Address

Greater Bridgeport Planning Region Courthouse / Recording Office, Bridgeport, CT 06604

Seat of government for Greater Bridgeport Planning Region in Bridgeport, CT.

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Courthouse / Directory Line

(860) 540-7820

Regular Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Closed on state and federal holidays.

FIPS ID: 09120 • Coordinates: 41.1846° N, -73.2094° W

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Filing Checklist

Before You Visit Greater Bridgeport Planning Region

✓ Valid Government Photo ID (Driver's License or Passport)
✓ Payment: Credit Card, Cashier's Check, or Exact Cash
✓ Original signed documents with valid notary jurat/seal
✓ Mandatory 3-inch top margin for county recorder barcode

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Land Records & Real Property

Greater Bridgeport Planning Region Deed Recording Fees & Requirements

Governed by Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-34a

First Page Base Fee

$60.00

Includes statutory county automation index surcharge

Each Additional Page

$5.00

Per additional standard 8.5" x 11" page

Transfer Tax / Doc Stamps

0.75% state conveyance tax (up to $800k) + 0.25% municipal conveyance tax

Calculated at recording based on purchase consideration

Statutory Recording Margin Standards in Connecticut:

Top Margin (Page 1): Must leave minimum 3 inches blank at top right for official recorder barcode and indexing stamp.

Other Margins: Minimum 1 inch on side, bottom, and subsequent pages to avoid non-conforming document penalties.

Grantee & Return Address: Must state grantee's legal address and a return mailing address clearly on the first page.

Legibility & Font: Black ink on white 8.5 x 11 paper; minimum 10-point font. Notary stamps must be crisp and dark.

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Search land records, deed history, mortgage transfers, tax liens, judgments, and parcel ownership across Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut. Instantly access official document copies online without visiting the courthouse records vault.

Warranty & Quitclaim Deeds
Mortgage & Lien Records
Assessor Parcel History

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Marriage Bureau

Marriage License in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region

License Fee $50.00

Waiting Period 0 Hours

✓ Validity Window: Must solemnize within 65 days of issuance.
✓ Personal Appearance: Both applicants must appear together in person at the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region courthouse.
✓ Identification: Valid state photo driver's license, passport, or military ID. No blood test required.

State Policy: Marriage licenses must be obtained in the specific town where the wedding ceremony will occur.

Vital Statistics

Certified Vital Records

Birth Cert $20.00

Death Cert $20.00

Marriage Cert $20.00

• Authorized Requestors: Direct family relation (registrant, child, parent, spouse) or legal guardian only.
• Filing Agency: Processed through Connecticut Department of Public Health State Vital Records Office and the local Greater Bridgeport Planning Region clerk counter.

Certified copies bear an official raised, embossed seal and are suitable for passports, probate, real estate, and legal identification.

Commercial & Business

DBA & Assumed Name Registration in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region

Filing Fee: $10.00

1. Filing Authority

In Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, sole proprietorships and general partnerships register assumed names through the Town Clerk Office.

2. Statutory Requirement

Required prior to opening a commercial checking account, issuing invoices under a brand name, or executing contracts in Connecticut.

3. State Rules & Notice

Trade Name Certificates must be filed with the Town Clerk of the town where business is conducted.

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Articles of Organization

Connecticut Compliant

State-Specific Statutory Legal Templates

Download Official Connecticut Real Estate Deeds & Legal Forms

Ensure your property transfer is compliant with Connecticut county recording statutes. Get attorney-drafted Quitclaim Deeds, Special Warranty Deeds, Powers of Attorney, and Promissory Notes formatted with correct margins and statutory acknowledgments.

✓ 3-inch top recording margin ready ✓ State notary jurat included ✓ Instant PDF & Word download

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Regional Civic Network

Nearby County Clerks in Connecticut

Need to file or search public records in an adjacent jurisdiction? Explore neighboring Connecticut recording offices:

Western Connecticut Planning Region Seat: Danbury

~13.9 mi →

South Central Connecticut Planning Region Seat: New Haven

~20.7 mi →

Naugatuck Valley Planning Region Seat: Waterbury

~23.9 mi →

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Seat: Middletown

~40.6 mi →

Northwest Hills Planning Region Seat: Torrington

~46.3 mi →

Frequently Asked Questions: Greater Bridgeport Planning Region Clerk & Recorder

Where is the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region Clerk & Recorder office located?

The official Greater Bridgeport Planning Region office is located at Greater Bridgeport Planning Region Courthouse / Recording Office, Bridgeport, CT 06604. Operating hours are typically Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. You can reach the office staff by telephone at (860) 540-7820.

How much does it cost to record a deed in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region?

Under Connecticut statute (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-34a), recording a real property deed or mortgage in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region costs $60.00 for the first page, plus $5.00 for each additional page. Transfer tax details: 0.75% state conveyance tax (up to $800k) + 0.25% municipal conveyance tax.

How do I obtain a marriage license in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT?

Both applicants must appear in person before the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region Clerk with government-issued photo identification (such as a valid driver's license, passport, or state ID). The fee is approximately $50.00. Connecticut requires a waiting period of 0 hours, and the license is valid for 65 days from the date of issuance.

How do I file a DBA (Doing Business As) or Assumed Name in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region?

In Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, registering a DBA or Assumed Business Name is handled through the Town Clerk Office with a standard statutory filing fee of $10.00. Trade Name Certificates must be filed with the Town Clerk of the town where business is conducted.

How can I request a certified copy of a birth or death certificate in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region?

Certified vital records (birth certificates starting at $20.00 and death certificates starting at $20.00) can be requested through the Connecticut Department of Public Health State Vital Records Office or directly at the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region courthouse vital statistics counter by qualified immediate family members.