Official Papers
The bank has sent
me a release of mortgage. What do I do with it?
When a mortgage is paid, the bank will send you a legal form, "Release
and Discharge of Mortgage," which you are required to record on the Land
Records at the Town Clerk's office. The charge is $10 for a single-page
document.
How do I get a
copy of my military discharge papers?
A certified copy of military discharge papers may be obtained from the
Town Clerk's office if they were filed there. These papers are required
for a veteran tax exemption. There is no fee for a copy of these papers.
How can I obtain
a copy of my birth certificate?
A copy of your birth certificate is on file in the Town Clerk's office
of the town in which you were born and in the town in which your mother
lived at the time of your birth. A certified copy of a birth certificate
is $5.
