Town Clerk

Jay Town Clerk
 
The Town Clerk's office is located in the center of Jay Village in the former 2 room school house.
 
Lynnette Deaette is available to help you with all of your town related questions and needs.
She is assisted by Maureen McGuire
 
Office Hours:  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 7:00 am to 4:00 pm
                         Wednesday, 7 am to Noon

Located at:  1036 Route 242
                      Jay, VT 05859
 

Contact Info:
    
Email:  townofjay@comcast.net
    Phone: 802.988.2996
    Fax:  802.988.2995


Dog and Wolf Hybrid Licenses
Due April 1st Annually  

    • $11.00 for Spayed or Neutered registered before April 1
    • $16.50 for Spayed or Neutered registered after April 1
    • $15.00 for an animal NOT Spayed or Neutered registered before April 1
    • $22.50 for an animal NOT Spayed or Neutered registered before April 1
    • $30.00 Special License
    • $10.00 Kennel Permits
    • Visit Frontier Animal Society for info on spaying and neutering and low income assistance via VSNIP
      Read more about the Town of Jay Animal Control Dog Ordinance

Liquor Licenses

Applications at Town Clerk's Office

    • Class 1 - $200 1/2 to Town, 1/2 to State
    • Class 2 - $100  1/2 to Town, 1/2 to State

Marriage Licenses 

A Vermont marriage license costs $60 plus an additional $10.00 for a certified copy for a total of $70.00.
When getting Married in the Town of Jay you must apply for the license during regular Town Clerk hours. (Normally, 7 am to 4 pm Mon, Tues, Thurs & Wed 7 am - noon.)
The license is valid for 60 days.
License must be returned to Town Clerk's office within 10 days of date of marriage.


 


 
Absentee Voting- how, when, form to download


 
Jay Property Taxes
Always due by 5 pm, 2nd Friday of October.  
2025 Property Taxes due Friday, October 10,2025



The Jay Community Center is located downstairs in the Jay Town Hall and is available to rent for a minimum fee of $25, plus damage deposit.
Read about the rules, fees, and download the application.

 

Patriot Properties Town of Jay Property Assessments via Patriot Properties
Read and Print Out Jay Town Hall & Community Center Rules, Fee & Application Agreement