Office of the Town Clerk
Contact Information
Main Office Phone:
(860) 342-6743
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Town Clerk
Michael Tierney, CCTC
33 East Main Street
Phone: (860) 342-6743
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Assistant Town Clerk
Elizabeth Morand, CCTC
33 East Main Street
Phone: (860) 342-6742
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Dept. Phone: (860) 342-6743
Dept. Fax: (860) 342-0001
Office Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday
8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.​​
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Marriage Licenses require
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The Town Hall will be closed on Friday June 19th for the
Juneteenth Holiday
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The Town Hall will close at 4:30 PM on Tuesday June 16th.
No late hours.
Dog License Renewal &
Search for Portland’s “Top Dog”
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The Portland Town Clerk’s office is once again accepting donations of dog and cat food as part of our annual contest to determine which dog will wear the No. 1 dog tag for the upcoming year. The pet food collected will go to the Portland Food Bank, for those in temporary need.
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Entry is easy, just donate cans/ bags of dog or cat food when registering your dog at the Town Clerk’s Office in June. For each can/ bag donated, your dog will earn a ticket for a drawing to be held at 4:00 PM on June 30th. Limit of 16 entries per dog, although additional donations are greatly appreciated. The first three tickets chosen will receive the #1, #2, and #3 dog tags.
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All dog owners must obtain a license or renew their current licenses between June 1st and June 30th for the dog license year beginning July 1. A recent state law also requires an owner of a dog going to a kennel to be licensed. The state-mandated registration fee is $8 for a spayed/ neutered dog, and $19 for a non-spayed/ non-neutered dog. Certificate of spayed/ neutered must be provided for first time licenses to receive the $8 fee amount. A rabies vaccination certificate must also be provided for first time licenses or if the previous vaccination has expired. After July 1st, a $1 monthly penalty will apply.
More information can be found at www.portlandct.org/licenses-certificates or contact the Town Clerk’s Office at: (860) 342-6743
NEW - Land Record Fraud Alert Service
Help Safeguard Your Property With Portland's New
Land Record Fraud Alert Service
The Portland Town Clerk’s Office is pleased to announce that property owners can now sign up for a FREE land record fraud alert. With Fraud Alert, you can receive an email alert whenever a document, such as a deed, mortgage or lien is recorded under your name. Documents can be viewed online or at the Portland Town Clerk’s Office.
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You can register to receive emails for up to ten names for you and your family. We suggest entering multiple variations of your name. Ex: Smith, Sample and Smith, Sam. Businesses can enter their name in the Last Name field. Please note there may be other property owners in the town that share the same name.
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Residents & property owners are encouraged to participate in this free service.
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Sign up today at:
Registrar of Voters Legal Notices
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF PORTLAND
A certified list of the Republican party-endorsed candidate for the Town of Portland for election as Portland Registrar of Voters will be on file with the Office of the Secretary of the State, 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut, and copies thereof will be available for public distribution.
A Primary will be held August 11, 2026 with August 3rd through 9th for early voting, if the required primary petition(s) for opposition candidate(s) is filed, pursuant to Sections 9-382 to 9-450 of the Connecticut General Statutes, not later than 4:00 p.m. on June 9, 2026. Petition forms, instructions and information concerning the procedure for filing of opposing candidacies, including schedules, may be obtained from: Pauline Neumann, Republican Registrar of Voters, 33 East Main Street, Portland, Connecticut.
Attest: Michael V. Tierney
Town Clerk of Portland
Dated at Portland this 22nd day of May 2026
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LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF PORTLAND
A certified list of the Democratic party-endorsed candidates for the Town of Portland for election as Portland Registrar of Voters will be on file with the Office of the Secretary of the State, 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut, and copies thereof will be available for public distribution.
A Primary will be held August 11, 2026 with August 3rd through 9th for early voting, if the required primary petition(s) for opposition candidate(s) is filed, pursuant to Sections 9-382 to 9-450 of the Connecticut General Statutes, not later than 4:00 p.m. on June 9, 2026. Petition forms, instructions and information concerning the procedure for filing of opposing candidacies, including schedules, may be obtained from: Maureen O'Doherty, Democratic Registrar of Voters, 33 East Main Street, Portland, Connecticut.
Attest: Michael V. Tierney
Town Clerk of Portland
Dated at Portland this 22nd day of May 2026
All Marriage Licenses Require an Appointment
Appointments are made by calling Town Clerk’s Office at (860) 342-6743 during normal business hours.
Appointments are available on a first come basis and require an appointment to be made no later than 1 business day in advance. Marriage licenses are processed during the following hours:
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Hours For Marriage License Appointments:
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 9AM - 11:30AM, 2PM - 3:30PM
Tuesday: 9AM - 11:30AM, 2PM - 6:30PM
Friday: 9AM - 11:30AM
The marriage officiator is responsible for returning the completed license to the Portland Town Clerk’s Office, once the marriage occurs. Pre-paid certified copies of marriage licenses will be mailed to the address on the marriage license, once the original is returned to the Portland Town Clerk's Office.
Land Record Fees
Connecticut Fees for Recording a Land Record Document
NEW FEE AMOUNTS EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025
Per Public Act #25-168
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Recording Document: (excluding any document with a Nominee)
$70 for first page $5 for each additional page
Recording Nominee Documents:
$160 flat fee for Assignments and Releases of Mortgage where the nominee is the Grantor
$160 for first page and $5 for each additional page for all documents except nominee as Grantor of Assignments and Releases
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State Election Results
About the Town Clerk's Office
The office of the Town Clerk has been serving the residents of Portland since 1841. While the clerk’s duties have varied over the years, municipal record keeping has remained the foundation of the office.
Today the Town Clerk's Office serves as the hub for hunting/fishing licenses, notarizing, trade name certificates, dog licenses, the issuing of absentee ballots, and also serves as the registrar of vital statistics.
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Our office is continually striving to provide the most efficient services to our residents and taxpayers while maintaining the high level of customer service that has always distinguished this office. All land records are now accessible online from the 1841 through the present. Please visit us on our web site or in person – we look forward to assisting you!​
Public Notifications
Land Records Now Available Online
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Please note, printed survey maps copies are available in the Town Clerk's Office. Index books are available in the office for your reference
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(Letter/ legal sized maps $1 each / 11" x 17" maps $2 each / Large maps $5 each)
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