Politics & Government

Durham Town Clerk's Office Is Open By Appointment Only

Customers are encouraged to do as much business online or through the mail as possible.

Press Release Desk, News Partner

From the Town of Durham:

July 7, 2020

The Durham Town Clerk’s office is open by appointment only. Customers are encouraged to do as much business online or through the mail as possible.

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Appointment Requirements:

• Make appointments by using “Book It” or call the office

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• All customers must wear facemasks, and use hand sanitizer, provided in
the hallway, before entering the office

• Please bring your own pen if you will be signing documents, applications, etc.

• If you are sick, do not come to Town Hall

Appointments for the following services:

• Marriage Licenses (Application)

• Vital Statistic Copies: certified copies of births, deaths, marriages

• Funeral Homes: death certificates, burial permits, cremation permits

• Recording Land Records

• Absentee Ballots: for application and absentee ballot - please bring your own pen

• Notarizations: for documents requiring only the signature of the notary. Documents requiring witnesses cannot be notarized at this time. Please bring your own pen. ID is required for notary service.

Dog Licensing:

Dog licenses processed by mail only at this time.
Online licensing available if you licensed your dog last year.

August 11, 2020 Presidential Preference Primary: Secretary of the State Denise Merrill mailed every registered Democrat and Republican in the state an application for absentee ballot. The voter must complete, sign, date and return the application to the Town Clerk in order to obtain an absentee ballot for the August primary. That application, which will be sent via U.S. Postal Service, will include a postage paid return envelope. Beginning July 21, 2020, all voters who requested an absentee ballot will receive the ballots in the mail, which will also include a postage paid return envelope. (If you have already submitted an application for the August primary, you may disregard the mailer sent by the Secretary of the State).

  1. Unaffiliated voters may affiliate with either major party (DEM, REP) and vote in the August primary by:
    First, change your affiliation to DEM or REP by completing a voter registration card, or by going online

at: https://voterregistration.ct.gov/OLVR/welcome.do

  • Once you've changed your affiliation, complete an application for absentee ballot, sign, date and mail to the Durham Town Clerk, P. O. Box 428, Durham, CT 06422, or place in drop box next to Town Hall.

    The Town of Durham has installed a secure ballot drop box, provided by the Secretary of the State. This drop box is located on the south side of Town Hall (Durham Fair side) near the front steps, to allow voters to deliver their applications and/or absentee ballots in person without close personal contact. For those who would still like to appear in person to cast their vote, our polling locations will remain open, however, the ability to vote absentee will ensure that the democratic process continues safely and securely.

    Check your voter registration status at: https://portaldir.ct.gov/sots/LookUp.aspx

    https://portal.ct.gov/Office-of-the-Governor/News/Press-Releases/2020/05-2020/Governor-Lamont-Signs-Executive-Order-Allowing-All-Eligible-Connecticut-Residents-to-Vote-Absentee

    • Absentee Balloting: (link to application above)

    1. If you have voted before, you do not need to include identification
    with your absentee ballot.

    2. If you have never voted before, and, you are voting for the first time
    by absentee ballot, please include a copy of one of the following:
    current and valid photo identification, utility bill, bank statement, government
    check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and
    address of the voter.

    3. Identification (or other documentation) must be placed in the outer envelope,
    not in the inner envelope with your actual ballot. If you have additional questions
    please contact your local Registrar of Voters

    Registering to Vote: Register to vote online at: https://voterregistration.ct.gov/OLVR/welcome.do or download a voter registration card from the town’s website or Secretary of the State website.

    eRecording: (Attorneys, banks, etc.,) Setting up an eRecording account will allow your recording to be processed and returned immediately to you. The following link provides information for delivery agents: https://www.townofdurhamct.org/content/28562/27556/27777/55271/default.aspx You must sign up with a delivery agent to begin eRecording.

    Land Records Availability: The Town of Durham land records (1947 to present) and survey maps are available to view online for free at: https://www.searchiqs.com/ctdur/Login.aspx You can print copies of land records and maps and pay by credit card. Use the “Search” tab for information 1967 to present; use the “Indexbooks” tab for 1947-1966 Grantor/Grantee index and all survey maps.

    Hunting/Fishing Licenses: Hunting and Fishing Licenses may be purchased online at: https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Hunting/CT-Hunting-and-Trapping If you do not have a printer, or if you are entitled to a free license, we will be happy to process your license over the phone and mail your license to you.

    Thank you for your patience. Be well. Kim and Alicia

    This press release was produced by the Town of Durham. The views expressed are the author's own.

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