Land Records
The Town Clerk's office accepts instruments regarding property in Ellington. These are legal documents for recording on the land records. They should be prepared by an attorney and then either sent or brought to our office for filing. All documents must be originals or certified copies. The Town Clerk's office does not provide blank forms.
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Recording documents related to real estate transactions (View the Index to Ellington Land Records and see Disclaimer)
- Notice - Unlawful Restrictive Covenants
- AN ACT CONCERNING THE REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIONS ON OWNERSHIP OR OCCUPANCY OF REAL PROPERTY BASED ON RACE
Recording Fees
| Land Records | Fee |
|---|---|
| First page | $70 |
| Each additional page | $5 |
| Conveyance form with consideration of $2,000 or more | $2 |
Nominee Fees
| Land Records with Nominee | Fee |
|---|---|
| First page | $160 |
| Each additional page | $5 |
| Flat fee for exception | $160 |
Nominee Fee Information
View the Nominee Fee Information (PDF) to learn more.
Conveyance Form and Tax
No deed or permanent easement will be recorded without the State of Connecticut Real Estate Conveyance Tax Form (OP-236 Click HERE for fillable version of the form). The Town Clerk will collect the state conveyance tax ($.0075 times consideration paid) and the local conveyance tax ($0.0025 times the consideration paid). Conveyances of less than $2,000 are not subject to conveyance taxes. Please see the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services' website for additional details, as these amount may vary.
Copies of Land Records
Copies of land records are available for a fee of $1 per page. Certified copies are an additional $2. You must supply the volume and page number for the copy you are requesting. For requests by mail, you must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of copies.
Electronic Recording
The Town Clerk's office accepts E-Recordings for many land record documents. E-Recordings are accepted during normal office recording hours.
Vendors
| Name | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| eRecording Partners (ePN) | 888-325-3365 |
| Corporation Service Company (CSC) | 866-652-0111 |
| Simplifile | 800-460-5657 |
| Indecomm Global Services | 651-766-2350 |