How to Search Chittenden County, Vermont Records (Start Here)
Chittenden County, Vermont — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Local court clerk for case search.
- Property: County Assessor for values. Recorder or Clerk for deeds and documents.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Chittenden County Court | Records
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Search Chittenden County Court or statewide Vermont civil and small claims case records online. An access fee is required, which gives you five online searches. You may be purchase additional searches at any time.
PACER Federal Courts
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
National Sex Offender Registry
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
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Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
BLM General Land Office Records
Visit →Property & Tax Records
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
Marriages, Births, Deaths
Visit →Vital Records
Official Free
Search for and view or download marriage, birth, death, burial, and cemetery records for Chittenden County towns covering 1732 through 2005. Includes the cities and towns of Bolton, Burlington, Charlotte, Colchester, Essex, Hinesburg, Huntington, Jericho, Milt
Genealogy
Visit →Vital Records
Official Free
Search Chittenden County and statewide Vermont genealogy records online, including christenings, births, deaths, marriages, divorces, land records, immigration records, newspaper archives, military records, obituaries, probate, and tax records.
Business, Voter & Other
Vermont Business Search
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
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Vermont SOS business search.
bizfilings.vermont.gov
USCIS Business Verification
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
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US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Chittenden County Court | Records
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Search Chittenden County Court or statewide Vermont civil and small claims case records online. An access fee is required, which gives you five online searches. You may be purchase additional searches at any time.
Vital Records
Marriages, Births, Deaths
Visit →Vital Records
Official Free
Search for and view or download marriage, birth, death, burial, and cemetery records for Chittenden County towns covering 1732 through 2005. Includes the cities and towns of Bolton, Burlington, Charlotte, Colchester, Essex, Hinesburg, Huntington, Jericho, Milt
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Chittenden County? ▼
Go to the Court Clerk for court records in Chittenden County. For online case lookups, use Vermont Judiciary — it covers Vermont Superior Court (unified) cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Chittenden County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Town Clerk. For property values and assessment data, go to the Town Listers. For tax bills and payments, go to the Town Treasurer / Tax Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Chittenden County? ▼
In Vermont, vital records are handled by each city or town, not the county. Go to the Town Clerk for birth, death, and marriage records. The state also keeps copies.
Are Chittenden County records available online? ▼
Chittenden County has partial online coverage — 5 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, property records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
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