Town Clerk

About the Town Clerk

Sherman Land Records

Sherman's land records (e.g., deeds, liens, mortgages, etc.) are available online, 24x7 for search via RECORDhub: https://recordhub.cottsystems.com/ShermanCT/Search/Records

PropertyCheck

The Sherman Town Clerk’s office also offers a free service - PropertyCheck - to help protect residents from potential property and mortgage fraud. PropertyCheck is available at no charge through a RECORDhub account.

Description of Services and Fees

Recording Fees:

$60.00 for the first page, $5.00 for each additional page

Filing Fees for Maps:

$20.00 per map, $30.00 for a subdivision Maps must be on mylar, bear the seal and certification of a design professional, and must be either 12" x 18", 18" x 24" or 24" x 36"

Conveyance Tax:

$2.50 per thousand dollars of sales price for Town Conveyance Tax, $7.50 per thousand dollars of sales price for State Conveyance Tax

Land Records:

Copies are $0.50 per page and computer generated map copies are $2.00 each.

Dog Licenses:

Dog licenses are required for all dogs 6 months of age and older. They must be renewed each year during the month of June. Renewal notices are mailed each year to all licensed dog owners. A current rabies certificate must be provided for each new license and each renewal that has indicated an expired certificate. For all new licenses, proof of either spaying or neutering is required.

Fees:

Male/Female.......... $19.00

Male Neutered....... $8.00

Female Spayed....... $8.00

A late fee of $1.00 per month is charged. Renewals by mail must enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope.

Replacement fee for lost tags: $0.50.

Kennel Fees:

$50.00 for ten dogs, $100.00 for twenty dogs.

Hunting, Trapping and Fishing Licenses:

Hunting, trapping and fishing licenses are available during regular office hours. To purchase licenses online go to : http://www.ct.wildlifelicense.com