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.
The term common-law marriage is often used colloquially or by the media to refer to cohabiting couples, regardless of any rights that these couples may have, which can create public confusion both in regard to the term and in regard to the rights of unmarried partners.eople in these true common-law marriages are considered legally married for all purposes and in all circumstances. A couple with a common law marriage should not be confused with a couple which cohabits without holding themselves as married spouses.