Welcome to the Bennington Town Clerk OfficeThe first records for the town of Bennington were created in 1762 at the first town meeting of the new settlers, one year after their arrival in 1761. Now conserved in “Book A-1” those earliest records can be viewed by visiting the vaults at the Town Clerks office. Book A-1 has also been digitized and is available by clicking here.
Cassandra J. Barbeau, Town Clerk
cbarbeau@benningtonvt.org
Kayla Thompson, Assistant Town Clerk
kthompson@benningtonvt.org
Town Clerk Office Duties
- General assistance with Municipal and State issues
- Assists public with historical data about the Town of Bennington
- Records vital events occurring in the Town of Bennington
- Records land records and deeds
- Records records for property transfers located in the Town of Bennington
- Records results of elections
- Administers elections
- Maintains voter checklist
- Mail requested absentee ballots for voter applicants
- Member of the Board of Civil Authority and Board of Abatement (Justices of the Peace)
- Genealogy assistance and Early Land Records
- Records certified copies of military DD 214 discharge papers for military personnel
- Issues Green Mountain passports
- Issues Dog Licenses
Quick Links:- Justices of the Peace
- Dog Licenses
- Elections
- Genealogical Records
- Property Transfers
- Land Records
- Vital Records
- Grand List
What are Green Mountain Passports?
Bennington residents aged 62 years or older may apply for a Green Mountain Passport that provides free entry to Vermont State Parks. There is a brief application. There is a suggested $2 fee which we DO NOT charge.