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Request birth and death certificates from the Vermont Dept. of Health.
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Find active and inactive corporations by name from the Vermont Secretary of State.
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Search the US District of Vermont Court system to find information and public records on federal case filings.
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The town clerk is responsible for these records, and so most originals can be found at the town clerk's office.
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Law enforcement in Fairfax is served by Fairfax Police Department and Chittenden County Sheriff's Office.
For county-level election administration, the Franklin County Clerk's Office operates at 17 Church Street, St. Albans, VT 05478 (phone: 802-524-7971). Voters in Fairfax participate in elections at every level, from federal races down to local positions, all administered under Vermont election law. The Town Clerk is the local election official, managing voter registration and conducting elections from 75 Hunt Street, Fairfax, VT 05454 (phone: 802-849-6111).
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Property records for Fairfax, Vermont are maintained by the Fairfax City Assessor's Office and the Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within the City of Fairfax (in Chittenden County), including parcels in Fairfax. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Many Vermont counties provide online property record searches through their county websites. For in-person requests, visit the Fairfax City Clerk's Office at City Hall. The Fairfax City Treasurer handles property tax payments and tax sale information.
Birth, death, and marriage records for Fairfax, Vermont residents are available through both county and state offices. The Vermont Department of Health, Vital Records Office, located in Burlington, maintains statewide vital records and can issue certified copies of birth and death certificates for events occurring anywhere in Vermont. Orders can be placed online, by mail, or in person. Locally, the Fairfax City Clerk's Office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Chittenden County. Birth and death certificates may also be available through local vital records offices. Requestors typically need to provide valid photo identification and proof of their relationship to the person named on the record. Processing times and fees vary by office and record type.
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