Vermont § 5071 - Filing and notice of lien
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 5071 — Filing and notice of lien, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5071. Filing and notice of lien
- The tax collector of a town with the approval of the selectboard, or the tax collector
of a city with the approval of the aldermen, on or after April 1 in any year may file
with the town clerk of his or her town for record in the personal property records
written notice that a tax lien is claimed by such town upon part or all of the personal
property of a taxpayer in such town to secure the payment of the taxes voted by such
town at its previous annual meeting, or assessed as provided by 24 V.S.A. § 1523, and levied or to be levied on such personal property of such taxpayer
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 5071
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 5071 cover?
Section 5071 ("Filing and notice of lien") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 5071?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 5071 apply to my situation?
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