*Absentee Ballots for the November 3, 2026, State Election become available October 2, 2026.

Click here to apply online: CT online Application Portal
Click here to download a paper application: 2026 CT Absentee Ballot Application
Click here for more information about CT Absentee Ballots: 2026 Connecticut Absentee Voting

Early Voting takes place at the John Petibone Community Center
In Person Monday, October 19 – Sunday, November 1 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27 and Thursday, October 2

Town Clerk's Office

NEW! Effective October 1, 2026, the State of Connecticut is introducing a mandatory 48-hour waiting period to obtain a marriage license (under Public Act 26-141). Please click here for more information.

*Property Check is a free service that helps protect residents from potential property and mortgage fraud. Please click the link here for more information.

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• Land Records The Town Clerk's Office maintains the Land Records for the Town of New Milford dating back to 1712. These records include deeds, Mortgages, Liens, Releases and Survey Maps. You can search these documents through the New Milford Land Records Portal: RecordHub

The Town Clerk's office now accepts eRecordings. 

For more information on eRecording please visit our vendors:

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• Vital Records: Our office maintains Birth, Death and Marriage records as well as issuing certified copies of these vital records.
• Burial and Cremation Permits: this office maintains these permits, along with the Sexton's Reports from our local cemeteries.
• Marriage Licenses: We issue Marriage Licenses for any marriages taking place in the Town of New Milford.

• Election Administration: The Town Clerk's Office plays a central role in the election process, working alongside the Registrars of Voters to ensure elections are secure and accessible. 
  • Candidates - The Office maintains campaign finance filings and candidate certifications for local elections. We also certify nominating petitions for candidates seeking to appear on the ballot. 
  • Candidate Campaign Financing Information & Guides
  • Candidate Ballot Access Information from the Connecticut Secretary of State's Office
  • Ballots- The Town Clerk is responsible for ordering and creating the official ballots used for early voting, absentee voting, and at the polls on Election Day.
  • Reports & Certifications- After polls close, the Clerk compiles the official election results and forwards them to the Office of the Secretary of the State. 
  • Public Notices - The Clerk is legally required to publish official notices of upcoming Primaries, Elections, and Referendums to keep the community informed.
  • Absentee Ballots- The Town Clerk's office is responsible for issuing, mailing and recording Absentee Ballots.
    

• Dog Licenses (required annually in June) 
• Sportsman/Fishing licenses

• Trade Name Certificates: The Town Clerks Office issues these certificates for anyone doing business in the Town of New Milford.

• Public Meetings: the Town Clerk's Office posts agendas and minutes for all Town Boards and Commissions.

Click the link above for Public Meetings to view all agendas & minutes.