TOWN of BRANFORD, CT TOWN CLERK & REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS YOU ARE HERE Home » Departments » Town Clerk CLICK HERE FOR COVID UPDATES ======================================= AUGUST 20, 2021--BRANFORD IS NOW E-RECORDING LAND RECORDS! Lisa E. Arpin CMC, Town Clerk is excited to announce the Branford Town Clerk's office has implemented eRecording capabilities allowing land record documents to be submitted electronically - 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year! eRecording increases service to all interested parties, improves information flow, and eliminates the packaging and delivery costs associated with recording paper documents. The ability to eRecord reduces delays, saves time, and reduces costs by eliminating the need for an express courier, or a trip to the Town Clerk's office to submit documents. We work in partnership with Cott Systems, our land records software solutions provider and the following eRecording delivery agents: Simplifile, CSC, Indecomm and ePN. (At this time, transactions requiring an OP-236 State Conveyance Tax Form and payment cannot be accepted via eRecording.) TOWN CLERK DUTIES: THE TOWN CLERK IS RESPONSIBLE FOR RECORDING, FILING, SECURING ALL LAND RECORDS AND VITAL STATISTICS, AND MAINTAINING DOCUMENT PRESERVATION. IT IS RESPONSIBILITY OF THE TOWN CLERK TO COLLECT ALL MUNICIPAL FEES AND STATE CONVEYANCE TAXES WITH PROPERTY TRANSFERS. THE TOWN CLERK’S PURVIEW OVER VITAL STATISTICS INCLUDES ISSUING MARRIAGE LICENSES AND RECORDING BOTH BIRTH AND DEATH CERTIFICATES. THE OFFICE ALSO ISSUES LOCAL SHELLFISH PERMITS, DOG LICENSES, AND BUSINESS NAME REGISTRATION. By state statute, the Town Clerk is also responsible for the administration and direction of all elections and referenda. In this regard, town residents may register to vote through the Clerk’s office, as well as through the Registrar of Voters. The Town Clerk offers Notary Public services, is an ex-officio member of the Representative Town Meeting (RTM) Branford’s legislative body by town charter, and also serves as clerk to the Board of Finance. The Town Clerk and staff are members of the New Haven County Town Clerks Association (NHCTCA), Connecticut Town Clerks Association (CTCA), New England Association of City & Town Clerks (NEACTC) and International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC). PLEASE NOTE: ACCEPTED METHODS OF PAYMENT ARE VIA CASH OR CHECK ONLY. NO CREDIT OR DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED. COVID-19 Funeral Assistance News Release - 3/31/2021 DOG LICENSING NEWS RELEASE - JANUARY, 2021 Winners of our 2020 Dog Licensing Poster Contest: Alexandra, Grade 2 and Halle, Grade 5. Congratulations and thank you to all participants! QUICK LINKS Documents And Applications Purchase Hunting & Fishing Licenses *No longer available @ Town Hall* Branford Results of Presidential Election 11/3/2020 Election Results Land Records Search/Purchase "Thank a Town Clerk" Editorial 7/25/2018 Mail-a-map of Branford Hiking Trail Maps Marriage License Information STATE VOTER LOOKUP ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION APPLICATION FOR ABSENTEE BALLOT-NOV 2021 ELECTION Christine Cohen (D) 12th District Senator Secretary of the State Robin Comey (D) 102nd District State Rep Sean Scanlon (D) 98th District State Rep Branford Municipal Election Results 11-2-2021 HOW TO REACH US Town Clerk: Lisa E. Arpin, CMC CCTC (203) 315-0678 (203) 889-4807 Branford Town Clerk 1019 Main Street, P.O. Box 150 Branford, CT 06405 townclerk@branford-ct.gov 8:30AM - 4:30PM Monday - Friday Deeds recorded: 9:00-4:00 Monday - Friday Marriage Licenses: Call for an appointment Department Directory DEPARTMENT LINKS 2019 BRANFORD's TOP DOG "MADDY" Armed Forces Discharges-Veterans Tax Exemption Copies of Birth, Death or Marriage Certificates Covid-19 Procedure for Services JUNE is Dog Licensing Month! Land Records Marriage Licenses Recreational Shellfishing Trade Name Certificates for Businesses LATEST NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS LEGAL NOTICE OF PARTY ENDORSED CANDIDATES FOR NOV 2, 2021 August 5, 2021 Town Clerk READ MORE FY 2020-2021 RTM APPROVED BUDGET July 1, 2020 Follow this link to review the new Fiscal Year 2020-2021 RTM... Town Clerk READ MORE VIEW MORE TOWN HALL 1019 Main Street Branford, CT 06405 (203) 488-8394 Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM MAIN LINKS Home Town Government Town Departments Town Clerk Tax Collector Community Parks & Recreation QUICK LINKS Agendas & Minutes Public Safety Animal Shelter Assessor Bids & RFPs Community Alerts Employment Recycling Senior Center Voter Information EMPLOYEE LOGIN Email Login | Q-Alert Login Contacts | Terms Copyright © 2019. Town of Branford, CT. All Rights Reserved. Developed by QScend Technologies, Inc. Home Page Image: Robert Linley