Welcome to the Town of Calais!

A breathtakingly beautiful and historic community in the northern region of Washington County in Central Vermont.

If you can’t find what you need here on the town website, please call the Town Office at (802) 456-8720. The office is open Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and you can leave a voicemail at other times. You can also email us – see our Office Staff page for specific addresses. 

Online Payments

Make convenient payments here! Processing fees apply, $1.50 minimum charge.

Vital Records

Birth, death, and marriage records, as well as marriage license applications are here.

Dog Licenses

Per state law, every dog owner must register their dog by April 1st each year (late fees apply after 4/1).

VOTING & ELECTIONS

Register to vote, update mailing address or voter information, and track upcoming elections here.

OFFICE
STAFF

Contact information for the town office staff as well as contacts for other town officials.

Calais Selectboard

Calais legislative officials. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 6:00 p.m.

Boards & Commissions

Other current elected and appointed officials and members of commissions, boards, and committees.

Highway Department

Find more information about the Highway department and road conditions here.

Land Records

Taxpayer access, property transfers. Call to make an appt. for vault research.

Zoning Information

Zoning forms, zoning regulations, and the permitting process are outlined in here.

Open Meeting Law Violation Reporting Process

Per the new legislation from the 2024 session, towns are now required to clearly post on their websites the process for reporting Open Meeting Law violations. See the document below.

Vermont Municipal Code of Ethics

Per the new legislation from the 2024 session, towns are now required to clearly post on their websites the Municipal Code of Ethics. See the document below.

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