Bennington County Administrator Deed Form
Last validated October 16, 2026 by our Forms Development TeamFormatted for recording in Bennington County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Arlington, Bennington, Bondville, Dorset, East Arlington, East Dorset, Manchester, Manchester Center and 9 more.
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Bennington County Administrator Deed Form
Fill in the blank Administrator Deed form formatted to comply with all Vermont recording and content requirements.
Bennington County Administrator Deed Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Administrator Deed form.
Bennington County Completed Example of the Administrator Deed Document
Example of a properly completed Vermont Administrator Deed document for reference.
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Additional Vermont and Bennington County documents included at no extra charge:
Where to Record Your Documents
Town of Arlington Town Clerk
Arlington, Vermont 05250
Hours: Monday – Friday 9 AM to 2 PM and by appt
Phone: (802) 375-2332
Town of Bennington Town Clerk
Bennington, Vermont 05201
Hours: Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM
Phone: (802) 442-1043
Town of Dorset Town Clerk
East Dorset, Vermont 05253
Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 M-F or by appt
Phone: (802) 362-1178 Ext 2
Bennington County Clerk (for Glastenbury)
Bennington, Vermont 05262
Hours: M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Phone: (802) 447-2700
Town of Landgrove Town Clerk
Londonderry, Vermont 05148
Hours: Thurs 9am to 1pm or by appt
Phone: (802) 824-3716
Town of Manchester Town Clerk
Manchester Center, Vermont 05255
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 to 4:30
Phone: (802) 362-1313 x1
Town of Peru Town Clerk
Peru, Vermont 05152
Hours: Tues, Thurs 8:30am - 4:00pm
Phone: (802) 824-3065
Town of Pownal Town Clerk
Pownal, Vermont 05261
Hours: M, T, Th, F 9:30 to 4:00; Wed 9:30 to 2:00
Phone: (802) 823-7757
Town of Readsboro Town Clerk
Readsboro, Vermont 05350
Hours: M,T,Th,F 8:00 to 3:30; Wed 4:30 to 8:30
Phone: (802) 423-5405
Town of Rupert Town Clerk
West Rupert, Vermont 05776
Hours: Mon 11:00 to 7:00; Tue, Wed 12:00 to 5:00; Thu 8:30 to 3:30
Phone: (802) 394-7728
Town of Sandgate Town Clerk
Sandgate, Vermont 05250
Hours: Mon, Wed 9:30 to 12:30; Tue 9:30 to 11:30; Thu, Fri 9:30 to 12:30
Phone: (802) 375-9075
Town of Searsburg Town Clerk
Wilmington, Vermont 05363
Hours: Mon 8:00 to 4:00; Tue, Fri 8:00 to noon
Phone: (802) 464-8081
Town of Shaftsbury Town Clerk
Shaftsbury, Vermont 05262
Hours: Mon 9:00 to 4:30; Tue - Fri 9:00 to 3:00
Phone: (802) 442-4038
Town of Stamford Town Clerk
Stamford, Vermont 05352
Hours: Tue, Wed 11:00 to 3:00; Thu 11:00 to 3:00 & 7:00 to 9:00; Fri 9:00 to 1:00
Phone: (802) 694-1361
Town of Sunderland Town Clerk
Sunderland, Vermont 05252 / 05250
Hours: Mon - Thu 8:00 to 2:00
Phone: (802) 375-6106
Town of Whitingham Town Clerk
Jacksonville, Vermont 05342
Hours: M-F 9 to 2; W 5 to 7; Sat 9 to 12
Phone: (802) 368-7887
Town of Winhall Town Clerk
Bondville, Vermont 05340
Hours: Mon - Thu 7:00 to 1:00 or by appt
Phone: (802) 297-2122
Town of Woodford Town Clerk
Woodford, Vermont 05201
Hours: Call for hours or appt
Phone: (802) 442-4895
Recording Tips for Bennington County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
- Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
- White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
Cities and Jurisdictions in Bennington County
Properties in any of these areas use Bennington County forms:
- Arlington
- Bennington
- Bondville
- Dorset
- East Arlington
- East Dorset
- Manchester
- Manchester Center
- North Bennington
- North Pownal
- Peru
- Pownal
- Readsboro
- Rupert
- Shaftsbury
- Stamford
- West Rupert
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Bennington County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Bennington County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Bennington County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Bennington County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Bennington County you only need to order once.
What do I need to use these forms?
The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended, and most PDF apps also work. You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.
Are there any recurring fees?
No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
How much does it cost to record in Bennington County?
Recording fees in Bennington County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (802) 375-2332 for current fees.
Questions answered? Let's get started!
This fillable Vermont administrator's deed carries a single configuration: one court-appointed administrator, signing in a fiduciary capacity, conveys real property of a deceased person's estate. The form recites one administrator, one estate, and one fiduciary signature block with one acknowledgment certificate, the pattern that appears when an intestate estate sells a parcel through its personal representative.
One signature, one fiduciary capacity
Everything on this deed runs through the administrator's representative capacity. The signature area carries a single signature line with a printed-name entry, the acknowledgment certificate's name line carries the signer's name together with the capacity, in the style of the included example, and the operative section states expressly that the administrator signs solely as administrator of the estate and not individually. Estates with two co-administrators, and executors acting under a proved will, present different signing and capacity patterns; this form recites exactly one administrator of an estate under administration.
A deed that points back to its license
Vermont ties the validity of a personal representative's conveyance to court authority. Under 14 V.S.A. 1652, the deed of an executor or administrator who has obtained a certified copy of an order of sale or license to sell real estate from the Probate Division of the Superior Court is valid to convey the real estate of a deceased person authorized to be sold, and 14 V.S.A. 1651 directs that a certified copy of the license or order be recorded in the same office where the deed is recorded. This administrator deed is built around that structure: a section identifies the estate by decedent, Probate Division unit, and docket number, and a dedicated license section carries the date of the license or order of sale and the book and page where the certified copy sits in the town land records. The probate deed and the recorded license read together in the chain of title.
A fiduciary covenant that stops at the estate
The deed's granting clause gives, grants, sells, conveys, and confirms the property to the grantee, and its covenants are fiduciary in scope: the administrator covenants due appointment and authority under the license, and warrants the property against the lawful claims of persons claiming by, through, or under the decedent or the estate, but against no other claims. The instrument states that the administrator makes no personal covenant or warranty, which keeps the fiduciary's exposure inside the estate rather than personal. Sections for the legal description, the property address, the decedent's source of title, and the encumbrances the conveyance remains subject to complete the picture a title examiner reads.
Recording with the town clerk, not a county recorder
Vermont records land instruments by town and city. The completed deed is acknowledged before a notary public under 27 V.S.A. 341 and recorded with the clerk of the town or city where the land lies, at the statewide fee of $15.00 per page under 32 V.S.A. 1671. A Vermont Property Transfer Tax Return accompanies the deed; under 32 V.S.A. 9608 the town clerk does not record a deed evidencing a transfer of title without a complete return and the required Act 250 certificate, and the transfer tax return is prepared separately and not included in this package. The included guide walks through the return, the tax rates, and the license recording step in full.
What the download contains
The package contains the fillable administrator deed form, a completed example showing a licensed estate sale filled in from start to finish, and a guide that explains each section, the signing and notarization formalities, and the recording process with the town clerk. The materials are informational and are not legal advice; a Vermont attorney can address how the probate and conveyancing statutes operate on a specific estate.
Important: Your property must be located in Bennington County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.
This Administrator Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Bennington County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Bennington County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.
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