Town Clerk’s Office
The Town Clerk keeps all of the Town’s records, including agendas and minutes of meetings. She records all deeds, mortgages, and other instruments affecting property, including maps and transfers. The Clerk acts as Registrar of Vital Statistics and Custodian of the Seal of Redding. She retains on file all Town ordinances and copies of the Connecticut General Statutes. She prepares ballots, accepts filings of candidates for election, and records all votes. The Town Clerk serves as the Clerk of the Town Meeting. The Town Clerk’s office is a great source of historical information about Redding. In addition to researching land records, you can pick up a copy of the Town’s Annual Report or purchase historical volumes such as Daniel Cruson’s Images of America: Redding and Easton.
Custodian of the Seal of Redding:
The Town Clerk acts as Custodian of the Seal of Redding when she applies the seal to all official documents pertaining to the Town.
Absentee Ballots:
Absentee Ballots for all referendums, primaries, and elections are issued by the Town Clerk’s Office. For information on applying for an absentee ballot, visit this page.
Land Records:
All property transfers, mortgages, assignments, liens, releases, maps, etc., are recorded and maintained by the Town Clerk. Indexes and images dating back to January 21, 1969, are currently available online at Search IQS. Guest users can view index information and images (if available) at no charge. Images can be printed for $1.50 per page. Trade names are viewable from January 1, 2006, to the current date.
View Real Estate Transfers – August 2026
Fraud Alert Service:
Property owners can sign up for notifications when anything is recorded under their name(s). Please remember that there may be other property owners in town that have the same name. Here’s how to sign up:
- Go to Search IQs Fraud Alert and enter your email and names to be alerted on (up to 3).
- Check your email and click the link confirming your sign-up.
- You will then receive email alerts for any documents that are recorded in the future.
Trade Name Certificates
To file a Trade Name Certificate, complete the appropriate form (view the form), sign in the presence of a Notary, and bring or mail it to the Town Clerk’s office. The fee to file a Trade Name Certificate is $20.00. Notarization is also available for an additional $5.00. We accept cash and checks only.
Registrar of Vital Statistics:
The Town Clerk acts as Registrar of Vital Statistics when she issues marriage licenses and records all births, marriages, and deaths. To obtain a certified copy of a birth, marriage, or death certificate, visit this page for complete information.
Notary Public:
Notary services are available in the Town Clerk’s office during office hours. The fee is $5.00 per document. Please note: We cannot notarize wills, trusts, or any documents to be recorded on the land records.
Dog Licenses:
Per CT General Statute Sec. 22-338, all dogs over the age of 6 months must be licensed by the Town Clerk annually on or before June 30th. The license is valid from July 1st through June 30th. Licenses will not be issued without proof of current rabies vaccination. Visit this page for more information and the Dog License Application.“Be safe, be legal – license your dogs by June 30th!”
Town Clerk
Email
Michele R. Grande, MCTC-MMC
Town Clerk & Registrar of Vital Statistics
Debbie Aurelia Halstead, MCTC-MMC
Deputy Town Clerk & Assistant Registrar of Vital Statistics
Eliza Berkowitz
Assistant Town Clerk & Assistant Registrar of Vital Statistics
Address
Town Hall
100 Hill Road
Redding, CT 06896
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1028
Redding, CT 06875
Phone
203-938-2377
Hours
Monday – Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday: CLOSED
Additional Links
Obtain Birth, Marriage, or Death Records
CT Animal Population Control Program
DEEP Fishing and Hunting Licenses
Obtain Dog Licenses
Fee Schedule
FOIA Policy and Requests
List of Justices of the Peace
Liquor Licenses
Marriage License Application Process
Register to Vote Online
Search Land Records Online
Town Clerk Forms
