City Clerk's Office

Welcome to the Torrington City Clerk's Office!

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We look forward to serving you!

PHONE: (860) 489-2236 | EMAIL: city_clerk@torringtonct.org

  • Land Records:  Recordings are accepted by mail, in person or via our Erecording vendors.  Each day’s recordings can be viewed on the city’s website after 24 hours.  Choose the Land Records link on the left of this page. Please note this office stops taking in-person recordings one half hour before closing. 
  • Sportsman’s Licenses: You may procure your licenses online at www.ct.gov/deep/hunting, or in person. 
  • Dog Licenses: License renewals can be completed online, by mail, or in person, starting Thursday June 1, 2023. 
  • Absentee Balloting: Voters must submit an application form (click here) and may return it in person, by U.S. Mail, or by using the white Ballot Drop Box located at the south entrance to City Hall.  Absentee Ballots for the 2023 Municipal Election will be available starting October 6, 2023.
  • Notary Public Services:  We have four notaries public available on most days and we ask for a $5.00 donation for local charities. Don't forget to bring two forms of identification.
  • Vital Records: Copies of birth, marriages and death certificates can be processed online, through the mail, or in-person for $20.00 each with proper identification.  To order online, follow this link.  Additional fees apply.  
  • Marriage Licenses:  Couples must apply in person, an appointment ahead of time is helpful but not necessary. (860) 489-2236 
  • Agendas and Minutes are available for review online.
  • All Other Concerns: Please email city_clerk@torringtonct.org or call us at (860) 489-2236.  

We look forward to serving you!

Carol Anderson

City Clerk


The City and Town Clerk has full legal responsibility for ensuring that the official records of the city are filed, cataloged and maintained in accordance with State Statutes, the City Charter and local ordinances. The duties include recording land transactions, filing and maintaining town maps, site plans and surveys, issuing dog and sports licenses, and recording vital statistics which include birth, death, and marriage certificates as well as burial and cremation permits.

The City Clerk is the Secretary for the Board of Council, the Board of Safety, the Board of Finance, the Board of Trustees of the City Employees' Retirement Fund and the Board of Trustees of the Police and Fire Pension Fund. The office is responsible for generating notices and agendas, recording the minutes of the above Boards, and maintaining the minutes for all Boards and Agencies of the City.

Staff Contacts

NameTitlePhone

City & Town Clerk

(860) 489-2236

Assistant Town Clerk

(860) 489-2236

Assistant City Clerk

(860) 489-2236

Assistant Town Clerk

(860) 489-2236

Assistant Town Clerk

(860) 489-2236