Franklin County Administrator Deed Form
Last validated August 14, 2026 by our Forms Development TeamFormatted for recording in Franklin County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Bakersfield, East Berkshire, East Fairfield, Enosburg Falls, Fairfield, Franklin, Highgate Center, Highgate Springs and 8 more.
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Franklin County Administrator Deed Form
Fill in the blank Administrator Deed form formatted to comply with all Vermont recording and content requirements.
Franklin County Administrator Deed Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Administrator Deed form.
Franklin 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 Franklin County documents included at no extra charge:
Where to Record Your Documents
Town Clerk of Bakersfield
Bakersfield, Vermont 05441
Hours: M - F 9:00 to 12:00 & 7:00 to 8:00
Phone: (802) 827-4495
Town Clerk of Berkshire
Enosburgh, Vermont 05450
Hours: M & Tu 8-12, 1-5; W & Th 9-12, 1-4
Phone: (802) 933-2335
Town Clerk of Enosburgh
Enosburgh Falls, Vermont 05450
Hours: M - F 8:00 to 3:30
Phone: (802) 933-4421
Town Clerk of Fairfax
Fairfax, Vermont 05454
Hours: M - F 9:00 to 4:00; 1st & 3rd Mon 6:00 to 8:00
Phone: (802) 849-6111
Town Clerk of Fairfield
Fairfield, Vermont 05455
Hours: M, Tu, Th, F 8:00 to 3:00; W 10:30 to 5:30
Phone: (802) 827-3261 x1
Town Clerk of Fletcher
Cambridge, Vermont 05444
Hours: M 8 - 3:30 & 6:30 - 8:30; Tu - Th 8 to 3:30
Phone: (802) 849-6616
Town Clerk of Franklin
Franklin, Vermont 05457
Hours: M, Tu, F 8:30 to 3:30; W 8:30 to noon; Th 8:30 to 6:00
Phone: (802) 285-2101
Town Clerk of Georgia
St. Albans, Vermont 05478
Hours: M-F 8:00 - 4:00
Phone: (802) 524-3524
Town Clerk of Highgate
Highgate Ctr, Vermont 05459
Hours: M-F 8:30 to 12 & 1:00 to 4:30
Phone: (802) 868-4697 X201
Town Clerk of Montgomery
Montgomery, Vermont 05471
Hours: M 8-12 & 1-6; Tu, Th, F 8-12 & 1-4
Phone: (802) 326-4719
Town Clerk of Richford
Richford, Vermont 05476
Hours: M - Th 8:00 - 5:00; F 8:00 - noon
Phone: (802) 848-7751 x3
City of St. Albans Clerk
St. Albans, Vermont 05478-0867
Hours: M-F 7:30 - 4:30; last Sat 9:00 - 12:00
Phone: (802) 524-1501 x264
Town of St. Albans Clerk
St. Albans Bay, Vermont 05481
Hours: M-F 8:00 - 4:00
Phone: (802) 524-2415
Town Clerk of Sheldon
Sheldon, Vermont 05483
Hours: M 8:00 to 6:00 & Tu-F 8:00 to 3:00
Phone: (802) 933-2524 x3
Town Clerk of Swanton
Swanton, Vermont 05488
Hours: M-F 7:00 to 5:00
Phone: (802) 868-4421
Recording Tips for Franklin County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
- Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
- Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
Cities and Jurisdictions in Franklin County
Properties in any of these areas use Franklin County forms:
- Bakersfield
- East Berkshire
- East Fairfield
- Enosburg Falls
- Fairfield
- Franklin
- Highgate Center
- Highgate Springs
- Montgomery
- Montgomery Center
- Richford
- Saint Albans
- Saint Albans Bay
- Sheldon
- Sheldon Springs
- Swanton
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Franklin County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Franklin 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 Franklin County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin County?
Recording fees in Franklin County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (802) 827-4495 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 Franklin 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 Franklin County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Franklin 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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