BASIC FEE SCHEDULE
Town Clerk
Amended to July 1, 2007
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LAND RECORDS
CONVEYANCE TAX
FILING FEES
COPIES, CERTIFIED COPIES OF LAND RECORDS, MAPS
VITAL STATISTICS
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
NOTARY PUBLIC
DOG LICENSES
HUNTING, TRAPPING AND SPORT FISHING LICENSES
LIQUOR PERMITS
IMPORTANT: Make sure all appropriate paperwork accompanies all requests.
LAND RECORDS (Sec.7-34a amended PA05-228):
Recording documents
$43.00 first page ($40.00 first page, + $3.00)
historic document preservation (PA00-146).
$5.00 each subsequent page or portion thereof.
Surcharges
$2.00 each transfer* reportable to State.
$5.00 if current mailing address of grantee not given.
*Of $2,000/or more
$1.00 if names of those executing, witnessing and acknowledging are not typed or printed under signature.
$1.00 for each marginal notation of assignment subsequent to the first two.
Fees paid for recording documents shall include therein payment for the return of the documents.
CONVEYANCE TAX (Sec.12-494):
State
residential property & unimproved land - .005 x consideration
residential dwelling over $800,000 - .005 x $800,000 +.01 x amount over $800,000
non-residential except unimproved land - .01 x consideration
Local
All categories - .005 x consideration**
**Public Act 3-02, LCO 4709 and SB6841 which allowed this increase from March 15, 2003 to June 30, 2008, also gives 18 towns the option of increasing their municipal real estate conveyance tax by an additional quarter point to 0.005%. The Town of Hamden is one of the 18 Target Investment Communities.
FILING FEES (Sec.7-34a):
| Any document |
$5.00 each |
| Any map |
$10.00 each |
| Maps of subdivisions of 3 or more parcels |
$20.00 each |
COPIES, CERTIFIED COPIES OF LAND RECORDS, MAPS (Sec. 7-34a):
| Copies of documents |
$1.00 each page |
| For use of battery-powered scanner |
$10.00 per occasion |
| For certifying documents |
$2.00 each (as of 7/1/07) |
| Copies of maps, surveys |
Actual cost of reproduction |
| For certifying maps |
$2.00 each (as of 7/1/07) |
VITAL STATISTICS (Sec.7-73,7-74,7-76):
Marriage license, Civil Union License
$30.00 of which $19.00 is to be forwarded to the Department of Health Services by the 10th day after the end of each calendar quarter.
| Short-form birth certificate |
$5.00 |
Certified copy of birth,
death, civil union or marriage |
$10.00 (as of 7/1/07) |
| Burial or removal permit |
$3.00 |
| Cremation permit |
$3.00 |
| Copies to other towns |
$2.00 |
If the bill for such copies is less than $26.00, no bill shall be sent.
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION (Sec. 1-212):
If copying fee is not specified above, fee for copy of document (minutes, legal notices, etc.) shall not exceed .50 per page. Fee for cost of transcription or printout shall not exceed actual cost thereof. Fee for certifying such document shall be $1.00 for the first page and .50 for each subsequent page.
NOTARY PUBLIC (Sec. 7-34a, 3-94n, 3-94o):
Fee for notarizing a document: $5.00/document
For recording a Notary Commission:
| Original commission of notary public |
$10.00 |
| Renewal commission |
$10.00 |
| Change of name only |
$1.00 |
| Change of name & change of address within town |
$1.00 |
| Change of name & change of address to a new town |
$10.00 |
| Change of address to new town but no change of name |
$10.00 |
| Change of address within town but no change of name |
FREE |
| For authenticating the signature of a notary |
$2.00 |
NOTE: Only original and renewal commissions require notary to take oath the various changes of name and address do not require an oath.
For questions, contact the Secretary of State’s Office, Notary Public Division (860) 509-5137. Or click: Notary
NOTE: Documents being sent to certain countries may need the apostille or authentication of the Secretary of the State in addition to that of the town clerk. The document should be directed to Authentications, Secretary of the State, 30 (Trinity Street, Hartford, Ct. 06106 and the fee is $20.00. Documentation Authentication Tel # (860) 509-6136. Or click: Authenticate
DOG LICENSES (Sec. 22-338 thru 22-352):
DOG LICENSE FEES:
| Neutered male, Spayed female |
$8.00* |
| Male, Female unspayed, un-neutered |
$19.00** |
| Late licensing penalty (per month) |
$1.00 |
| Transfer of Ownership (if already issued) |
$1.00 |
| Replacement for Lost current tag |
$ .50 |
| Change of residence (another town in CT) |
$ .50 |
*$2.00 is sent to State Animal Population Control Fund.
**Effective 10/1/03, the fee to license a Male or Female unspayed/not neutered dog is now $19.00 per animal (plus penalty, if applicable).
$6.00 is sent to State Animal Population Control Fund.
Other Fees:
10 Tag Kennel $51.00**
20 Tag Kennel $104.00
Guide Dog FREE
**Any owner or keeper of a kennel who breeds more than two litters must apply for a kennel license. (Check Town of Hamden Zoning Regulations for licensing requirements of a kennel.)
Kennel licenses $50.00
plus .10 per tag for 10 tags $100.00 plus .10 per tag for more than 10 tags
The town clerk shall retain $1.00 for each license issued, and $2.00 for each kennel license issued.
HUNTING, TRAPPING AND SPORT FISHING LICENSES FEES (Effective for 2008 licenses)
|
RESIDENTS |
|
NON-RESIDENTS |
| Firearms Hunting |
$14.00 |
|
$67.00 |
| Jr. Firearms Hunting |
$3.00 |
|
$3.00 |
| Hunting & Fishing |
$28.00 |
|
$88.00 |
| Fishing |
$20.00 |
|
$40.00 |
| Trapping |
$25.00 |
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| Jr. Trapping |
$3.00 |
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| Over 65 Lifetime |
FREE (Lifetime) |
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| Handicapped |
FREE (Lifetime) |
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| Pheasant Tags |
$14.00 |
|
$14.00 |
| Migratory Bird Stamp |
$10.00 |
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| HIP Permit |
$2.00 |
|
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| Duplicate license |
$7.00 |
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| 3-day Fishing |
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|
$16.00 |
Applications for resident and non-resident firearms deer hunting, muzzleloader deer hunting, archery deer and small game hunting, turkey firearms or archery hunting are available from the Town Clerk. The applications must be sent to the DEP, 79 Elm St., Hartford, CT 06106 with the appropriate fee:
|
RESIDENTS |
|
NON-RESIDENTS |
| Firearms deer |
$14.00 |
|
$50.00 |
| Muzzleloader deer |
$14.00 |
|
$50.00 |
| Archery deer & small game |
$30.00 |
|
$100.00 |
| Junior archery deer & small game |
$13.00 |
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| Turkey-firearms or archery |
$14.00 |
|
$14.00 |
| Non-resident trapping |
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|
$200.00 |
All licenses expire on December 31 of the year issued, except permanent licenses issued to those 65 years of age or over, and pheasant tags and migratory bird stamps which are valid through early the following year.
The town clerk retains $1.00 for each license sold and for each HIP permit, and .50 for each pheasant stamp and migratory bird stamp sold.
All licenses expire on December 31 of the year issued, except permanent licenses issued to those 65 years of age or over, and pheasant tags and migratory bird stamps which are valid through early the following year.
The town clerk retains $1.00 for each license sold and for each HIP permit, and .50 for each pheasant stamp and migratory bird stamp sold.
*Any active, full-time member of the armed forces may be issued a fishing and/or small game firearms license for the resident fee. Credentials indicating active full-time membership or separation subsequent to the issuance of the license and prior to its expiration date must be carried while fishing or hunting.
** Issuance of a free license to the blind or mentally retarded requires proof of disability in the form of a certificate provided by any person licensed to practice medicine in this state.
*** Any resident with the loss of a limb or the loss of the use of a limb and a doctor's certificate may be issued a free license. Qualified nonresidents who are residents of states which allow the same privileges are also eligible.
For more information, call the State Department of Enviornmental Protection:
Law Enforcement Conservation Officer (860) 424-3012
Licensing & Revenue (860) 424-3012
Or write to: 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06016
Or contact the Department of Enviromental Protection by clicking: http://www.dep.state.ct.us/
LIQUOR PERMITS: $2.00 fee to register copy with Town Clerk