Chittenden County Mortgage Deed (Sole Owner with Homestead Joinder) Form
Last validated September 18, 2026 by our Forms Development TeamFormatted for recording in Chittenden County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Burlington, Cambridge, Charlotte, Colchester, Essex, Essex Junction, Fairfax, Hinesburg and 12 more.
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Chittenden County Mortgage Deed (Sole Owner with Homestead Joinder) Form
Fill in the blank Mortgage Deed (Sole Owner with Homestead Joinder) form formatted to comply with all Vermont recording and content requirements.
Chittenden County Mortgage Deed (Sole Owner with Homestead Joinder) Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Mortgage Deed (Sole Owner with Homestead Joinder) form.
Chittenden County Completed Example of the Mortgage Deed (Sole Owner with Homestead Joinder) Document
Example of a properly completed Vermont Mortgage Deed (Sole Owner with Homestead Joinder) document for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Town Clerk of Bolton
Waterbury, Vermont 05676
Hours: M-Th 8:00 - 4:00
Phone: (802) 434-5075
Chittenden County Clerk (for Buel's Gore)
Burlington, Vermont 05402
Hours: 7:30 to 4:00 M-F
Phone: (802) 951-5106
City Clerk of Burlington
Burlington, Vermont 05401
Hours: M-F 8:00 to 4:30
Phone: (802) 865-7000
Town Clerk of Charlotte
Charlotte, Vermont 05445
Hours: M-F 8:00 to 4:00
Phone: (802) 425-3071
Town Clerk of Colchester
Colchester, Vermont 05446
Hours: M-F 7:30 - 4:30
Phone: (802) 254-5520
Town Clerk of Essex
Essex Jct, Vermont 05452
Hours: M-F 7:30 - 4:30
Phone: (802) 879-0413
Town Clerk of Grand Isle
Grand Isle, Vermont 05458-0049
Hours: M-F 8:30 - 3:30; Tu 5:00 - 7:00; Sa 10:00 -12:00
Phone: (802) 372-8830
Town Clerk of Hinesburg
Hinesburg, Vermont 05461
Hours: M - F 8:00 to 4:00
Phone: (802) 482-2281
Town Clerk of Huntington
Huntington, Vermont 05462
Hours: M 8:00 - 7:00; Tu, W, Th 8:00 - 3:00
Phone: (802) 434-2023
Town Clerk of Jericho
Jericho, Vermont 05465
Hours: M-Th 8:00 - 4:00; F 8:00 - 1:30 (or by appointment)
Phone: (802) 899-4936 x1
Town Clerk of Milton
Milton, Vermont 05468
Hours: M-F 8:00 - 5:00
Phone: (802) 893-4111
Town Clerk of Richmond
Richmond, Vermont 05477
Hours: M 8:00 - 5:00; Tu - Th 8:00 - 4:00; F 8:00 - 12:00
Phone: (802) 434-2221/3139
Town Clerk of Shelburne
Shelburne, Vermont 05482
Hours: M - F 8:30 - 5:00
Phone: (802) 985-5116 x0
City Clerk of South Burlington
South Burlington, Vermont 05403
Hours: M-F 8:00 - 4:30
Phone: (802) 846-4105
Town Clerk of St. George
St. George, Vermont 05495
Hours: Mon - Wed 8:00 - 2:00; Th 4:30 - 6:30
Phone: (802) 482-5272
Town Clerk of Westford
Westford, Vermont 05494
Hours: M-F 8:30 - 4:30; Summer F 8:30 - 1:00
Phone: (802) 878-4587
Town Clerk of Williston
Williston, Vermont 05495
Hours: M-F 8:00 - 4:30
Phone: (802) 878-5121
City Clerk of Winooski
Winooski, Vermont 05404
Hours: M-F 7:30 - 4:30
Phone: (802) 655-6419
Recording Tips for Chittenden County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
- Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
- Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
Cities and Jurisdictions in Chittenden County
Properties in any of these areas use Chittenden County forms:
- Burlington
- Cambridge
- Charlotte
- Colchester
- Essex
- Essex Junction
- Fairfax
- Hinesburg
- Huntington
- Jericho
- Jonesville
- Milton
- Richmond
- Shelburne
- South Burlington
- Underhill
- Underhill Center
- Westford
- Williston
- Winooski
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Chittenden County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Chittenden 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 Chittenden County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Chittenden 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 Chittenden 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 Chittenden County?
Recording fees in Chittenden County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (802) 434-5075 for current fees.
Questions answered? Let's get started!
A Vermont mortgage deed signed by a married homeowner often carries a second signature from someone who neither owns the property nor owes a dollar of the debt. This form prepares a Vermont mortgage deed for one record owner who is married: the owner signs as mortgagor, and the owner's spouse signs as a joining spouse whose signature binds the homestead interest under 27 V.S.A. section 141.
Why the Spouse Signs a One-Owner Mortgage
Vermont's homestead statute, 27 V.S.A. section 101, shields up to $125,000 of the home place from most creditor claims, and 27 V.S.A. section 141 protects that interest at the signing table: a homestead, or an interest in one, shall not be conveyed by a married owner unless the spouse joins in the execution and acknowledgment of the conveyance, and the statute reaches a mortgage just as it reaches a sale. A mortgage signed without the joinder is inoperative as to the homestead, which leaves the lender's security incomplete on exactly the property the loan was measured against.
The statute carves out one mortgage from the rule: purchase money given at the time of purchase. A closing table mortgage that finances the acquisition binds the homestead without the spouse's signature. The mortgage this form prepares is the other kind, given by an owner already in title: a private or family loan secured against the home, seller financing arranged after the purchase, or a home improvement loan. The form recites exactly one record owner plus a joining spouse. Property held by two spouses as tenants by the entirety presents a different pattern, with both spouses conveying as mortgagors, and an unmarried sole owner mortgages without any joinder.
A Conveyance With a Condition
Vermont is a title theory state, so the granting clause conveys the property to the mortgagee as security, with covenants that the mortgagor is the sole owner, lawfully seised in fee simple, and holding free from encumbrances except those the form states. The condition follows: when the secured obligation is paid and performed, the mortgage deed is void. The debt itself lives in a promissory note, described in the mortgage by principal amount, note date, and maturity date; the note is a separate instrument, prepared separately and not included in this package, and it stays out of the public records.
The joinder clause states its own limits: the joining spouse signs to bind homestead rights under 27 V.S.A. sections 141 and 349 and undertakes no personal liability for the secured obligation. The form carries a separate acknowledgment certificate for each signer, so the mortgagor and the joining spouse may acknowledge on different dates, before different notaries, even in different states.
Recording in the Town Land Records
Vermont records land instruments by municipality, not by county. The completed mortgage deed goes to 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. section 1671. A mortgage deed given to secure a debt sits outside the property transfer tax return category, so no Form PTT-172 accompanies it, a contrast with deeds that transfer title. Recording is what makes the mortgage effectual against anyone beyond the mortgagor and the mortgagor's heirs under 27 V.S.A. section 342, and it fixes the mortgage's priority against later recorded interests. The printed name lines under both signatures track 32 V.S.A. section 1405, which permits the clerk to look for typed, stamped, or printed names under signatures, with a $2.00 additional fee for an instrument that arrives without them. At payoff, discharge is its own recorded event, with 27 V.S.A. section 464 giving the mortgagee 30 days after full performance to execute and deliver it.
What the Package Prepares
The package contains the fillable mortgage deed form, a completed example showing the document filled in for a Waterbury, Washington County fact pattern, and a plain language guide that walks through every numbered section, the two-signer notarization, and the town recording process. The materials describe Vermont law in general terms and are not legal advice; a Vermont attorney can apply these statutes to a particular title or loan.
Important: Your property must be located in Chittenden County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.
This Mortgage Deed (Sole Owner with Homestead Joinder) meets all recording requirements specific to Chittenden County.
Our Promise
The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Chittenden 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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