Charlestown clerk, tax collector office closed July 27 and 31
Charlestown's clerk and tax collector office will close July 27 and July 31, delaying in-person tax, vehicle and dog-license transactions for residents.
Charlestown’s Town Clerk/Tax Collector office will be closed Monday, July 27, and again Friday, July 31, forcing residents to delay in-person tax payments, vehicle registrations, dog licensing and other front-counter work. Anyone who needs receipt copies or has last-minute paperwork to file will need to use another day to avoid a wasted trip.
The town posted the notice July 22 on its News & Events page. The office is run by Patricia Chaffee, with Savanna Underwood-Perham listed as deputy Town Clerk/Tax Collector, at 233 Main Street, Charlestown, NH 03603. The town lists the office phone number as (603) 826-5821, and regular hours begin at 7:00 a.m. on Monday and Friday.
The closure interrupts one of the town’s most heavily used public counters. Charlestown’s Public Notices page says motor vehicle-related fees increase as of Jan. 1, 2026, and that registrations due in January can be processed as early as Oct. 1, February renewals as early as Nov. 1 and March renewals as early as Dec. 1. That makes the clerk and collector window a key stop for residents trying to stay ahead of registration timing and other paperwork tied to town business.
Charlestown also points residents to online bill-pay links through its online services page, giving some taxpayers an off-site option when the office is shut. For people who pay property taxes in person or need help with motor-vehicle transactions, that can matter as the month winds down and schedules tighten around work, travel and weekend plans.
The town’s 2025 municipal tax rate is $36.36 per $1,000 of assessment, made up of $9.02 municipal, $3.27 county, $22.37 local education and $1.70 state education. With tax bills and registration work funneled through the same office, even a short closure can leave residents waiting to complete routine business.
The same News & Events page also listed a July 23 Selectboard interview and an Aug. 4 Planning Board public hearing, underscoring how much of Charlestown’s time-sensitive government business is routed through the town website. Residents heading to town hall should verify office availability before going to 233 Main Street.
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