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PRIMARY ELECTION

SEPTEMBER 9, 2008

The 2008 Primary Election will take place on September 9th with the Polls open from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.

Early/Absentee Ballots are ready for those of you who do not want to or who are unable to come to the polls.
To obtain an Early/Absentee Ballot you or a family member simply needs to notify the Town Clerk’s Office (257-0292 extension 10 or 11) or come in and request one prior to 5:00 P.M. on Monday, September 8th.  Ballots are normally mailed the day the request is received.  However, you may vote in the office or take your OWN ballot with you to vote.
ALL   Early/Absentee ballots    MUST  be  RECEIVED by the Town Clerk NO LATER  than 7:00  P.M.  on  Tuesday,    September 9th or they will not count. 
If you have not registered to vote yet you have until 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday September 3rd to do so.  The Town Clerk’s Office will be open until 5:00 that day for registering voters.
Sample Ballots are on the back of this page.  You will notice that there are 4 Ballots this year.  You will only be voting on ONE of the ballots but will receive all 4.  If you wish to vote for someone on a different ballot you simply write that person’s name in on the ballot you are voting on.
The purpose of this election is to determine who will be running for statewide offices this November and, yes, your vote will count. 
As the Secretary of State’s Office likes to stress—Your Vote is Your Voice.
Feel free to call us with any questions. 

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The following is a list of some of the services the Vernon Town Clerk's office offers. Find out more information on each service by clicking the link.

Records on File | Dog Licenses | Vehicle Renewals | Fish & Game Licenses | Marriage Licenses | Septic Permits

Records on File

• Birth Certificates
• Death Certificates
• Marriage Certificates
• Civil Union Certificates
• Land Records
• Septic Information
• Tax/Survey Maps
• Geneology/Cemetery Information

Certified copies of Vital Records (birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, and civil union certificates) cost $10.00. Copies of Land Records are $1.00 per page (with a minimum charge of $2.00). Septic information is $1.00 per file, and tax and survey maps are $1.00 per map. Search time in the vault is $2.00 per hour.

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Dog Licenses

Dogs 6 months of age and older need to be licensed no later than April 1st. of each year. If a dog reaches 6 months of age after April 1st, the owner must apply for a license within 30 days at the regular rate. If your dog has been registered in another town in Vermont, we will honor that licenses and issues you a new one at no charge. If you are a new resident and own a dog, you must register the animal within 30 days of moving to Vernon.
A current rabies certificate, signed by a licensed veterinarian, is required at the time of the licensure.

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Vehicle Renewals
The Vernon Town Clerk’s office will issue temporary renewal stickers along with a temporary registration for a vehicle within 60 days of its expiration. Please bring the official form mailed you receive from the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles, as well the specified fee for one- or two-years renewal. To process your registration, the town clerk’s office charges a $3 fee. An official registration will be mailed to you within 10-15 days.

You may also renew your vehicle online at http://www.dmv.state.vt.us. For express renewal, please visit: https://secure.vermont.gov/dmv/express.

If you have not received your official registration, or if you have any questions relating to motor vehicle transactions, please call 1-802-828-2000. If you want to schedule a motor vehicle license or permit examination anywhere in the state, please call 1-802-828-2085.

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Fish & Game Licenses

Department of Fish and Wildlife
103 S. Main Street
Waterbury, VT 05671-0501
www.vtfishandwildlife.com

Vermont Sporting Licenses Available (PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN FEES FOR RESIDERNT HUNTING AND COMBINATION LICENSES)
Applications and licenses are available at the Vernon Town Clerk's office for both Residents and Non-Residents. (Resident: a person who has resided in Vermont for the six months prior to the date of making this license application, and who has not claimed a residence in any other state during this time period.)

*Term Licenses (specify dates on application)'

Permanent Licenses
Vermont residents age 65 or older can apply for permanent licenses for Fishing Only, Trapping, Fishing & Hunting (Muzzleload & Turkey), and Fishing and Hunting (Muzzleloader, Archery, Turkey). Along with the application, available at the Vernon Town Clerk office, a $36.00 fee and any required hunting, archery, or trapping proofs must be sent to Department of Fish and Wildlife, 103 S. Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05671-0501.

Lifetime License applications are available on the Fish and Game's web site with fees set forth depending on the age of the applicant.

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Marriage Licenses
Who? A man and a woman who are each at least 18 years old can marry in Vermont. If you are under 18, but at least 16, you may marry with the consent of a parent or guardian.Vermont does not allow marriage between most close relatives.
What? You must have a marriage license to marry, but you do not need blood tests and there is no waiting period. You must know basic information about yoruselves and your parents' names (mother's maiden name) and places of birth. You should also supply divorce documents, if any. The Vernon Town Clerk's office requires that both parties be present to sign the license.
Where? If both bride and groom are Vermont residents, the Town Clerk's office can issue a license in either town of residence. If just one of you resides in a Vermont town, you must buy the license in that town. If neither of you is a Vermont resident, you may get a license from any town clerk in the state. Licenses cannot be issued through the mail.
When? The license is valid for 60 days from its issue date. An authorized person must perform a wedding ceremony during that time.
How much? A marriage license costs $23, and a certified copy from the town clerk costs $10.

For more information, please visit: http://healthvermont.gov/research/records/marry.pdf

For civil union information, please visit:
http://healthvermont.gov/research/records/civil.pdf

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Septic Permits

As of July 1, 2007, the state will take over all aspects of the wastewater and septic permitting process.

• Agency of Natural Resources New Rules and Regulations
• Wastewater Management Division Application Fee Schedule

Contact:
Springfield, Vermont Dept. of Environmental Conservation
100 Mineral St., Suite 303
Springfield, VT 05156
phone: 802-885-8855
fax: 802-885-8890

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