Chittenden County, Vermont Public Records

They maintain records of arrests and may provide access to booking photos upon request. For online access, you can check the Vermont Department of Corrections' website, which may have relevant information.

To obtain a criminal background check in Chittenden County, Vermont, you should contact the Vermont Crime Information Center (VCIC). The VCIC provides background checks for people and organizations. You can request a background check online through their website or by submitting a request form to their office.

To look up sex offenders in Chittenden County, Vermont, you can use the Vermont Sex Offender Registry. The registry is maintained by the Vermont Department of Public Safety and provides an online search tool for public access. You can search by name, location, or other identifying information to find registered sex offenders in the area.

Voter registration in Chittenden County is handled by your municipal Town or City Clerk's office, such as the Burlington City Clerk at (802) 865-7000. Vermont offers online voter registration at olvr.vermont.gov with a deadline of 11:59 PM on the Wednesday before Election Day, but also allows same-day voter registration at your polling place on Election Day with proof of residency. Any registered voter in Vermont can request an absentee ballot without providing a reason through their municipal clerk's office or online at sos.vermont.gov/elections, with early voting available beginning 45 days before any election.

Property and land records in Chittenden County are maintained by each municipality's Town or City Clerk's office, not at the county level. For Burlington properties, contact the Burlington City Clerk at (802) 865-7000 or search online at cedo.burlingtonvt.gov for property tax records and assessments. Land records including deeds, mortgages, and liens are accessible through the Vermont Land Records online system at vermontrecords.com, which offers subscription-based access to digitized documents from all Chittenden County municipalities. Most towns provide free online property tax assessment searches through their municipal websites or Vision Government Solutions databases.

Birth and death certificates are obtained from the Town or City Clerk's office in the municipality where the event occurred; for Burlington, contact the City Clerk at 149 Church Street, (802) 865-7000. Certified copies cost $10 for the first copy and $5 for additional copies, with immediate processing available for in-person requests during business hours. You can also order from the Vermont Department of State Vital Records Office at 108 Cherry Street, Burlington, (802) 863-7275, or online through VitalChek at vermont.gov/health/vitals for an additional service fee. Valid government-issued photo identification and proof of eligibility (direct and tangible interest) are required for birth certificates per 18 V.S.A. § 5075.

Business entity registrations for corporations and LLCs are searchable for free through the Vermont Secretary of State's online database at sos.vermont.gov/corporations, which provides formation documents, registered agent information, and annual report status. Trade names and DBAs are filed with individual Town Clerk offices where the business operates, such as the Burlington City Clerk at (802) 865-7000. Professional licenses including contractors, real estate agents, and healthcare providers are verified through the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation at sos.vermont.gov/opr. Local business licenses, building permits, and zoning approvals are managed by municipal clerk's offices and planning departments in each Chittenden County town.