VMCTA- Certified Vermont Clerk (CVC) Application July 2026
Highlight your name on minutes, and the class name and hours on each document. Upload all documents as a PDF. Submit no more than 45 total points of documentation. Minimum Required Points: complete all basic requirements in Section 1 and earn at least 40 total points, including 20 points from continuing education (Section 2) and 20 additional points from experience, professional service, or more continuing education. DEADLINE: Applications must be submitted by January 31 or July 31.
Applicant Name
First Name
Last Name
Municipality
Title
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Municipal Clerk
Assistant Clerk
Phone Number (Work)
Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email (Work)
example@example.com
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Section 1: Basic Requirements
Only submit one certificate per class. If you have taken the class more than once include the additional ones with Section 2. Upload all files as pdf documents. Highlight name on oaths, reports, minutes or class name and hours on each document.
1a. Date you became a Vermont Municipal Clerk or Assistant Clerk. (A minimum of 3 full years required)
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1b. VMCTA Spring Fundamentals Training: Clerk 101 (Required starting Jan 1, 2027- Offered in two locations each Spring. Provide 1 certificate, if you take the class multiple times use the additional certificates in Section 2.)
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1b. VMCTA Spring Fundamentals Training: Elections 101 (Required starting Jan 1, 2027- Offered in two locations each Spring. Provide 1 certificate, if you take the class multiple times use the additional certificates in Section 2.)
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1b. VMCTA Spring Fundamentals Training: Land Records 101 (Required starting Jan 1, 2027- Offered in two locations each Spring. Provide 1 certificate, if you take the class multiple times use the additional certificates in Section 2.)
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1c. Mandatory Course: Elections (Offered every other year only at the VMCTA Annual Fall Conference. Submit 1 certificate. If you take the class multiple times use the additional certificates for points in Section 2.)
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1c. Mandatory Course- Municipal Law (Offered every other year only at the VMCTA Annual Fall Conference. Submit 1 certificate. If you take the class multiple times use the additional certificates for points in Section 2.)
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1c. Mandatory Course- Recording Land Records (Offered every other year only at the VMCTA Annual Fall Conference. Submit 1 certificate. If you take the class multiple times use the additional certificates for points in Section 2.)
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1c. Mandatory Course- Records Management or Vital Statistics (Offered every other year only at the VMCTA Annual Fall Conference. Submit 1 certificate. If you take the class multiple times use the additional certificates for points in Section 2.)
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1d. Sponsor Letter (Include a letter of support from a municipal official.)
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Section 2: Continuing Education (20 Points Required)
Courses must relate to municipal clerk duties. Eligibility is determined by the Committee. Highlight class name and hours on each document. Upload all files as pdf documents.
2. Courses (Provide certificates, verification forms, or other proof of attendance. Do not include mandatory courses used in Section 1.)
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2. Points: 2 hours /1 point
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Section 3: Experience (Optional)
Experience points may be used for only one certification level. Eligibility is determined by the Committee. Upload all files as pdf documents. Highlight name on oaths.
3a. Municipal Clerk/Assistant Clerk Service (Provide town report pages or oaths of office.)
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3a. Points: 4 points/full year (Max 20)
3b. Other Related Municipal Experience (Provide town report pages or oaths of office.)
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3b. Points: 1 point/full year (Max 8)
3c. Associate Degree (Provide diploma or transcript.)
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3c. Points: 5 points
3d. Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate Degree (Provide diploma or transcript.)
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3d. Points: 10 points
3e. NEMCI Institute Certificate of Completion (Provide certificate.)
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3e. Points: 5 points
3f. IIMC CMC Certification (Provide certificate.)
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3f. Points: 5 points
3g. IIMC MMC Certification (Provide certificate.)
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3g. Points: 10 points
3h. Athenian Fellowship (Provide certificate.)
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3h. Points: 2 points
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Section 4: Professional Service (Optional)
Service must relate to municipal clerk duties. Eligibility is determined by the Committee. Upload all files as pdf documents. Highlight name on minutes.
4a. VMCTA Board or Committee Appointment (Provide appointment letter from VMCTA President.)
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4a. Points: 1 point/year (Max 10)
4b. Board or Committee Meeting Attendance (Can be any Board or Committee related to clerk’s duties. Provide 1 page of minutes showing attendance, letter from Committee chair showing meeting times or sworn affidavit of attendance.)
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4b. Points: 1 point/meeting
4c. Service to the Municipal Clerk Profession (Applies to unique achievements, projects, or leadership roles benefiting the municipality, VMCTA, or profession that go above and beyond standard committee attendance (e.g., listserv admin, website maintenance, handbook writing, Town Fair booth, legislative advocacy). Provide proof of service, such as official logs, event programs, or letters of attestation explicitly verifying your active role and time commitment.)
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4c. Points: 1 point/year or event
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Section 5: Certification (Required)
I certify I will mail a $35 check made payable to: VMCTA c/o Susan McNamara-Hill 2 Lincoln Street Essex Junction, Vermont 05452
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I certify I am an active VMCTA member and my annual dues are paid.
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No
I certify I have met all basic requirements in Section 1.
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I certify I have attended the submitted courses and have earned the following Continuing Education points (20 points required)
I certify I have earned the following Experience points.
I certify I have earned the following Professional Service points.
I certify I have earned the following Total points. (40 points required)
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