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Town Clerk's Office
Land Records
The Town of Somers Land Records are currently available on-line through the RecordHub. You may get access to indexed information and images for land records maintained by the Town Clerk’s office without traveling to each office and is open 24/7. All information found in the portal is linked directly to each Town Clerk’s recording system.
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Vital Records
Marriage License
Individuals getting married in Connecticut must obtain their marriage license no more than 65 days before the wedding date. A license to be married must be obtained from the Town Clerk’s office in the town in which the marriage is to take place.
Are you getting married in Somers? Are you getting married within 65 days? If you answered “YES” to both of these questions, you need to obtain a marriage license at the Somers Town Clerk’s office.
⚠️ Notice for Marriage License Applicants⚠️
Effective October 1, 2026, a 48-hour waiting period is required after a marriage license application is completed. Marriage licenses will not be issued until 48 hours have passed from the time the application is completed. We encourage applicants to plan accordingly and allow sufficient time to obtain their marriage license before their wedding ceremony.
To Obtain a Marriage License
- You must fill out the marriage license worksheet either prior to arriving or in the Town Clerk's office.
- Bring photo identification and $50 (cash/check/charge).
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Although the bride and groom do not need to appear at the same time, both must appear in person before the Town Clerk. The 48-hour waiting period begins once the second person has completed their portion of the application.
After the Wedding…
- Once the marriage ceremony takes place, the marriage officiator will submit the original license to the Somers Town Clerk/Registrar of Vital Records.
- The original license will remain on file in Somers as a permanent record.
- The marriage license becomes a vital record and is then referred to as a Marriage Certificate.
- Marriage license applicants may optionally prepay for a certified copy of the marriage certificate when submitting their marriage license application.
Marriage Certificates
- Certified copies of marriage certificates may be obtained from the Town Clerk’s office in the Town of Occurrence, as well as from the Connecticut town of residence of either spouse.
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To obtain a certified copy, please complete a Certified Copy Request Form along with $20.00. Accepted payment methods include cash, check, and credit card.
- With proof of identification, the bride or groom may obtain a complete certified copy which would contain their Social Security numbers. Persons other than the bride and groom may obtain a copy with the Social Security numbers redacted.
- If bride/groom photo ID is not available, originals or photocopies of two of the following documents may be used: Social Security card, written verification of ID from employer (on letterhead), automobile registration, copy of a utility bill showing name and address, checking account deposit slip stating name and address and voting card
Birth Certificate Records
A birth certificate is maintained by the Town Clerk’s Office in the Connecticut town where the birth occurred and in the town where the birth parent resided at the time of the birth. Certified copies may be requested by mail or in person. To request a certified copy by mail, submit a completed application or a written request that includes the name at birth, date of birth, parents’ names, and a photocopy of a valid driver’s license or other government-issued photo identification. Requests must be accompanied by the applicable fee in the form of a check or money order payable to the Town of Somers.
A certified copy of a birth certificate is $20.00. Birth certificates are confidential and are available to only the people listed on the request form.
Death Certificate Records
A death certificate is on file in the Town Clerk’s Office in the town where the death occurred, and where the person lived before his or her death. To request a certified copy by mail, fill out the form, or send a letter stating the name of the deceased, date of death, and a photocopy of your driver’s license or photo ID. Your request will need to be accompanied by a check or money order payable to the Town of Somers. Certified copies are $20.00 each.
Additional information may be obtained from the State of Connecticut Department of Health at the following address: http://www.ct.gov/dph/site/default.asp Questions may also be directed to the Town Clerk’s Office by calling: 860.763.8207
Dog Licensing
Find the Dog Registration Application here.
Dogs must be licensed when they reach six months of age or within 30 days of being adopted if older, and licenses must be renewed annually each June.
To register a new dog in the Town of Somers, you must provide proof of a current rabies vaccination and, if applicable, documentation of spay/neuter status.
How to Register or Renew:
In Person: Visit the Somers Town Clerk's Office with your completed application, proof of rabies vaccination, and spay/neuter documentation (if applicable).
By Mail: Submit your completed application, proof of rabies vaccination, spay/neuter documentation (if applicable), and a check payable to the Town of Somers.
Mail to:
Town Clerk
Town of Somers
600 Main Street
Somers, CT 06071
Online: The Town Clerk is pleased to offer a new online option to Register for dog licenses through RECORDhub. Applicants may click on the links listed below to submit requests and purchase licenses online. Find instructions for the Online Portal Here. Please note that a $2 convenience charge will be added to the cost of each license.
Online option available after June 1st!
New Dog License:
Neutered Male or Spayed Female - $8.00
Unaltered Male or Female - $19.00
Renewal Dog License:
Dog License Fees:
| Spayed or Neutered | $8.00 |
| NOT Spayed or Neutered | $19.00 |
| 10-tag Kennel | $50.00 |
| Transfer from another Connecticut Town | $0.50 |
| Replacement for lost current tag | $0.50 |
| Per month penalty for late registration | $1.00 |
| Transfer of Owners within Town of pre-licensed dog | $1.00 |
Register to Vote
Registering to vote or updating your voter registration information before an election can help avoid delays and confusion on Election Day. Connecticut residents can register to vote, update their address, or make changes to their voter record through the Online Voter Registration System. Voters may also use the Voter Lookup Tool to verify their registration status, address, and party affiliation.
To vote in local, state, and federal elections, including primaries and referenda, you must complete a Voter Registration Form. Forms are available through the Town Clerk's Office, the Secretary of the State's website, or the Online Voter Registration System. Residents with a valid Connecticut driver's license or DMV-issued ID can conveniently register or update their information online. All submissions are reviewed and verified by the Registrar of Voters, who will provide confirmation once the registration has been processed.
Voters may register with a political party or as unaffiliated. Unaffiliated voters may enroll in a party at any time by submitting a new voter registration form, with the change taking effect immediately. Changes from one party affiliation to another may result in the loss of party voting privileges for up to three months. Completed voter registration forms may be submitted to either the Registrar of Voters or the Town Clerk's Office.
The online voter registration system can be accessed at: https://voterregistration.ct.gov/OLVR/
Voting in Primaries
Primaries in Connecticut are segregated by political party. Although enrollment in a political party is optional when you register, only enrolled members of a party are eligible to vote in a primary for that party. Unaffiliated voters can enroll in a party at any time by completing a new Voter Registration Form.
Absentee Voting Information
You, as a registered voter, may cast a vote using an absentee ballot.
Absentee Ballot Applications are available at the links below or can be obtained in the Town Clerk’s Office. The completed application must be returned to the Town Clerk’s Office either by mail or in person. The law allows for assistance in filling out your application provided that person completes the ‘Declaration of person providing assistance’ sections located at the bottom of the application. When your application is fully completed, dated, and signed, submit in person ro by mail to: Town of Somers Town Clerk, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT 06071. You may hand deliver your completed application and receive your ballot immediately. Questions concerning absentee ballots may be directed to the Town Clerk’s Office at 860.763.8207 or by email: dmarti@somersct.gov
2026 CT Absentee Ballot Forms and Information
Trade Names
Beginning January 1, 2025, town clerks are directed by PA 24-111 to begin using forms prescribed by the Secretary. To simplify the process and underscore the importance of distinguishing between trade names filed by one or more persons and those filed by business organizations, we have split the process into three forms.
Trade Name Application (Natural Persons) Instructions
Use this form for applications filed by one or more individuals (natural persons). The term “natural persons” is used here to highlight that these are filed by people/individuals, not business entities (artificial persons).
Trade Name Application (Business Organizations) Instructions
Use for business organizations registered with the Secretary of the State. Verify the business organization is registered at business.ct.gov. Active business names are unique in the state and the business ID/ALEI (authoritative legal entity identifier) is a unique number given to a business when it forms with the Secretary. The name and business ID should match exactly what you see on business.ct.gov. The status of the business organization must be active. If the business organization has another status, refer them to the Business Services Division for resolution, bsd@ct.gov.
Trade Name Cancellation (All Filer Types)
Use this form if a filer wishes to cancel a trade name prior to expiration. To keep the form simple, we have designed for one person to file and affirm that the filer is authorized to do so.
Renewal
Under the new law, all trade names will expire 5 years from the date they are filed. Trade names existing prior to January 1, 2025, will expire on December 31, 2029. Because the first renewals will not happen until 2029, we are not providing a statewide form at this time.
Reproduction of the Town Seal
Please be advised that permission is required to reproduce the Town Seal of Somers under Section 7-101 of the Connecticut General Statutes:
- Sec. 7-101. Town seal. Each town shall provide itself with a seal with the name of the town and the state… The town clerk shall have custody of such seal.
Use of Town Seal Policy & Procedure
Pursuant to Sec 7-101 of the CT General Statutes the Town Clerk is the custodian of the Town Seal. Accordingly, the following policy and procedure is hereby established for use of the Town Seal.
Use of the Town Seal is restricted to official town business. Examples of accepted use include, but are not limited to:
- Certified Copies
- Proclamations / Awards
- Town Contracts
- Letterhead / Envelopes
- Town Website Logo
- Town-Sponsored Clothing or Memorabilia
- Shirts
- Hats
- Key rings
- Pins
- Town-Owned Equipment
- Decals on Town Vehicles
The Town Seal may not be used by private companies or organizations.
All requests for use of the Town Seal must be submitted in writing to the Town Clerk for review.
Misc. Documents
Document Center
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Available Forms12 documents
- Marriage License Worksheet
- Town Wide Tag Sale Application
- Regular Tag Sale Application
- Request for Certified Copy of Marriage License
- Request for Certified Copy of Birth Certificate
- Request for Certified Copy of Death Certificate
- Name Change Certificate
- Trade Name App. (Natural Person)
- Trade Name App. (Business Org.)
- Trade Name Cancellation (All Filer Types)
- Dog License Application
- Justice of the Peace