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1. How do I register to vote?


2. Where do I vote?
Most Wilmot elections are held at the Town Hall on North Wilmot Road.

3. How much does it cost to get a copy of a birth, death or marriage record?
It is $12.00 for either the search or first copy and $8.00 for each additional copy received at the same time.

4. Can I obtain a certified birth, death or marriage by mail?
Yes, the request must be in writing, accompanied with the proper check made payable to the Town of Wilmot.

5. How much does it cost to get a marriage license?
The charge is $45.00. The license is good for 90 days from the date of application and can be used anywhere in the State of New Hampshire. If it is not your first marriage, you will need a certified copy of either the FINAL divorce decree or a certified copy of the death certificate. A blood test is not required to obtain a marriage license at this time.

6. Where do I obtain a copy of the final divorce decree?
You may obtain a copy from the court where the divorce became final.

7. Where do I license my dog and how much does it cost?
You may license a dog at the Office of Town Clerk-Tax Collector. You are required to present a copy of the current rabies certificate and any spaying or neutering certificates at that time. For a non-altered dog the cost is $9.00, neutered/spayed dog $6.50 and a senior citizen may license one dog for $2.00.

8. How long is the license good for?
Dog licenses are effective from May 1 to April 30 of each year.

9. How do I have my garbage picked up?
The Town of Wilmot does not provide garbage pickup. You may contract with a private company for pickup at your house.

10. Can I take my garbage to the Transfer Station myself?
Yes, you will need a Transfer Station Sticker to enter the Transfer Station on Route 11 in Wilmot.

11.Where do I file a UCC?
Effective July 2,2001 UCC's are filed with the Secretary of State's Office, UCC Division, State House, Room 204, Concord, NH 03301. The Town Clerk's Office stills accepts filings for federal tax liens, hospital liens and Department of Revenue Administration liens.

12. Where do I register a car?
Auto registrations are a two step process. You must always start with the Office of the Town Clerk to obtain the registration permit. The Town Clerk is an appointed municipal agent by the Department of Safety. In many cases the state portion of the registration can be completed at the town level. If paying by check you will need one payable to the Town of Wilmot and the other payable to the State of NH-MV. However, rulings on the scope of what the state will allow the town to renew changes all the time, so it is the best practice to inquire at (603) .

13. Where is the closest State motor vehicle office?
The Department of Safety is on 10 Hazen Drive in Concord, NH. Troop E in Tamworth also houses a State substation. Online municipal agents can perform some additional tasks. The closest online agents are at Northfield Town Hall and Franklin City Hall.

14. What is the tax year?
The tax year is April 1 through March 31

15. Can I obtain the cost of a vehicle registration over the phone?
Yes, this may be possible to some extent, but due to a federal privacy act restrictions may apply. Prices may be quoted for renewals only, to the same vehicle, if previously registered in Wilmot. Quotes for prices on transfers and new registrations can not be done over the telephone; you may bring your paperwork into the office for a quote.

16. How often will I receive a property tax bill?
Real estate is billed semi-annually in Wilmot. The first bill is usually mailed by the end of May and is due approximately July 1. The second half bill is usually mailed the end of October and is due approximately December 1.

17. Where do I get my driver's license?
Currently the Department of Safety offers driver license renewal at the   .

18. What hours is the Office of Town Clerk-Tax Collector open?
The Town of Wilmot Town offices are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

19. How often should I expect a sewer use bill?
Sewer use bills are based-upon a meter reading collected by the Department of Public Works staff. Bills are mailed based upon your quarterly usage.

20. Where can I obtain an absentee ballot?
Absentee ballots are available for all elections if you qualify by being absent from town on Election Day, observing a religious holiday or have a physical handicap. If you are a registered voter, you may request a ballot in writing. Fax requests can be accepted as long as they are signed.

21. Can I obtain an absentee ballot for town meeting?
Town Meeting (where the town funds are appropriated) is not an election. Therefore, there is no absentee balloting.

22. Can I participate in the school district meeting?
School district officers are elected on the town ballot each March. Absentee ballots are available for that election for qualified voters. The annual School District Meeting is held in March and there are no absentee ballots for that meeting.


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Town Office: 9 Kearsarge Valley Road,
PO Box 72, Wilmot, NH 03287
Tel:(603) 526-4802   Fax: (603) 526-2523
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