Land records indicate the ownership of real property within the Town. When a property transfers ownership from one entity to another, the recording of that transaction is done in this office. Mortgages, financing statements, liens, attachments, releases of mortgages, and other related documents are filed with the Land Records.

To find the owner of a property where only the address is known, go to the Assessor’s office first, obtain the "Book and Page" where the transaction was recorded, then come to the Land Records office for a copy of that deed.

Some properties may be included in a subdivision map or other survey. To see if your property has been surveyed, come to the office to look at the index to maps and surveys.

Documents for recording should be presented between 8:30am and 4:15pm.

Recording fees are $53 for the first page of any document and $5 for each additional page of that document. Copies of deeds, mortgages, liens, etcetera, are $1 per page, with an additional $2 for certification. Fees for recording are set by State Statute.

Copies of maps and surveys are available for $3 each.

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Armed Forces Discharges

The Town Clerk handles recording of Armed Forces Discharges (usually a DD-214) which will establish eligibility for veteran’s exemptions for property tax. The discharges become a permanent record of the Town, and are considered confidential records. A copy will always be available if the veteran or family needs it in the future. There is no charge for recording Armed Services Discharges.

Trade Name Certificates for businesses

State Statutes require that a Trade Name Certificate be filed by anyone doing business in the Town of Groton under a "fictitious" name. Banks require a copy of a trade name certificate in order to open a business account. The charge for filing is $5, and the Town Clerk staff will assist you in completing the form.