Vermont records all Land Records by Town or City. There is no county recording system in Vermont. We only record documents pertaining to Burlington property. South Burlington is a separate town - their phone number is: (802)846-4105. For a complete listing of all the Town/City Clerks in Vermont see the Secretary of State web site.
However, this issue quickly becomes a complicated legal matter and should be discussed with an attorney. Myth â Common law marriage occurs when you live together for seven years. You can live together for one year or 20 years, but unless you meet very specific criteria you wonât be considered married by common law. Myth â You are married if you say you are married.
STATES THAT RECOGNIZE COMMON LAW MARRIAGE. By: Susan Price, Senior Attorney. You asked how many states recognize common law marriage and the basic standards for forming them. With some differences, 15 states and the District of Columbia recognize some form of common law marriage either by statute or court ruling. Nine of these place restrictions on relationships they will consider as the equivalent of marriage.