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.
All the rights and obligations of common law married people are identical to those who are traditionally married; likewise, the dissolution of the marriage is the same as well. Do I need an attorney to obtain a common law marriage or divorce? Often times it is unclear if you are common law married and exactly what benefits and responsibilities common law marriage entails.