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
She is assisted by Maureen McGuire
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 7:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wednesday, 7 am to Noon
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
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.
Always due by 5 pm, 2nd Friday of October.
2025 Property Taxes due Friday, October 10,2025
- One time 8% penalty imposed on money received after 5 pm on October 13, 2023
- 1% Interest additional penalty imposed per months of October, November, December
- Starting January 1.5% penalty imposed per month
- Property Taxes may be paid online via Electronic check for a fee of $1.50 or by credit card, incurring a 2.65% fee.
- Link to Town of Jay Statistics
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.