32 V.S.A. § 4114 — Certificate of clerk

When such abstract is so lodged or amended, the town clerk shall affix thereto his
or her certificate showing the date whereon it was so lodged with him or her, or such
amendments were added to one theretofore filed. Thereupon such abstract shall become
lawful and valid and of the same force and effect as if the same had been filed within
the time prescribed by law.