How to Search Nationwide Vital Records
United States court records are handled through the United States Judiciary Public Portal — a single statewide system covering Superior Court divisions (civil, criminal, family, probate, environmental). Each of the 50 states has Superior Court branches but all roll into the same online portal.
- Statewide portal: vermontjudiciary.org public portal — search by case number, party name, or attorney.
- Supreme Court opinions: vermontjudiciary.org/opinions-decisions
- Case calendars: vtcourts.gov/court-calendars
- Pay fines online: vermontjudiciary.org/pay-fine
- Federal cases: vtd.uscourts.gov (PACER).
Population
334,914,895
Households
128,500,000
Median Income
$74,580
Median Home Value
$420,800
Court Records Databases
20 official United States government court records databases.
Vital Records
CDC — Where to Write for Vital Records
Official Free
The official CDC/NCHS state-by-state directory for ordering certified birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates. Includes fees, addresses, and what records each state holds.
🌐 cdc.gov
CDC — Foreign Birth & Death Certificates
Official Free
How U.S. citizens born or deceased abroad obtain Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA) or Reports of Death of a U.S. Citizen Abroad — through the State Department.
🌐 cdc.gov
National Archives — DD-214 & Military Records
Official Free
NARA Personnel Records Center. Free DD-214 (Report of Separation) and full military personnel files for veterans, next-of-kin, and authorized researchers.
NARA — Veterans' Service Records
Official Free
Complete reference for ordering military service records, medical records, and replacement medals from the National Personnel Records Center.
VA — Veteran Records & Letters
Official Free
VA.gov portal for veterans to download benefit letters, request DD-214 copies, and access VA medical records.
🌐 va.gov
USCIS Genealogy Program
Official Free
Immigration and naturalization records for deceased immigrants (typically 100+ years old). Naturalization certificates, A-files, registry files, visa files.
USCIS Genealogy Portal
Official Free
Online USCIS Genealogy index search request — first step for ordering historical immigration records.
Social Security Death Master File (SSA DMF)
Official Free
SSA's index of 85+ million reported deaths back to 1962. Limited Access version through NTIS; public version via FamilySearch and Ancestry.
🌐 ssa.gov
Alabama Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to Alabama state and county sources for vital records.
Alaska Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to Alaska state and county sources for vital records.
Arizona Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to Arizona state and county sources for vital records.
Arkansas Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to Arkansas state and county sources for vital records.
California Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to California state and county sources for vital records.
Colorado Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to Colorado state and county sources for vital records.
Connecticut Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to Connecticut state and county sources for vital records.
Delaware Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to Delaware state and county sources for vital records.
Florida Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to Florida state and county sources for vital records.
Georgia Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to Georgia state and county sources for vital records.
Hawaii Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to Hawaii state and county sources for vital records.
Illinois Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to Illinois state and county sources for vital records.
Indiana Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to Indiana state and county sources for vital records.
Kansas Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to Kansas state and county sources for vital records.
Kentucky Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to Kentucky state and county sources for vital records.
Louisiana Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to Louisiana state and county sources for vital records.
Maryland Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to Maryland state and county sources for vital records.
Massachusetts Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to Massachusetts state and county sources for vital records.
Michigan Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to Michigan state and county sources for vital records.
Minnesota Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to Minnesota state and county sources for vital records.
Mississippi Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to Mississippi state and county sources for vital records.
Missouri Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to Missouri state and county sources for vital records.
Montana Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to Montana state and county sources for vital records.
Nebraska Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to Nebraska state and county sources for vital records.
Nevada Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to Nevada state and county sources for vital records.
New Hampshire Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to New Hampshire state and county sources for vital records.
New Jersey Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to New Jersey state and county sources for vital records.
New Mexico Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to New Mexico state and county sources for vital records.
New York Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to New York state and county sources for vital records.
North Carolina Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to North Carolina state and county sources for vital records.
North Dakota Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to North Dakota state and county sources for vital records.
Oklahoma Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to Oklahoma state and county sources for vital records.
Oregon Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to Oregon state and county sources for vital records.
Pennsylvania Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to Pennsylvania state and county sources for vital records.
Rhode Island Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to Rhode Island state and county sources for vital records.
South Carolina Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to South Carolina state and county sources for vital records.
South Dakota Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to South Dakota state and county sources for vital records.
Tennessee Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to Tennessee state and county sources for vital records.
Vermont Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to Vermont state and county sources for vital records.
Virginia Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to Virginia state and county sources for vital records.
Washington Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to Washington state and county sources for vital records.
West Virginia Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to West Virginia state and county sources for vital records.
Wisconsin Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to Wisconsin state and county sources for vital records.
Wyoming Vital Records
State Hub Free
Direct links to Wyoming state and county sources for vital records.
All 50 States
All 50 states. Click any state for state-level vital records sources.
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
DC
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up a United States court case?▼
Use the United States Judiciary Public Portal. Search by case number, party name, attorney, or county. The portal covers Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, and Environmental divisions of the Superior Court for all 50 states.
Is there a fee for United States court records?▼
Online searches and viewing case dockets are free through the public portal. Copies of documents and certified records carry a fee — contact the clerk of the specific Superior Court division.
Where do I find United States Supreme Court opinions?▼
vermontjudiciary.org/supreme-court publishes opinions and entry orders.
How do I search federal court cases in United States?▼
The U.S. District Court for the District of United States uses PACER at pacer.uscourts.gov.
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