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Where to Look in Connecticut
Connecticut has no county government, so courts, prisons, the sex offender registry, business filings and licenses are searched at the state level, while deeds and local vital records sit with the 169 town clerks.
- Judicial Branch civil and family case look-upLawsuits, evictions and family cases by party name
- Connecticut Business ServicesSecretary of the State business records and UCC filings
- CT eLicenseProfessional and trade license verification
- Department of Correction inmate searchPeople now held in Connecticut prisons
- Connecticut Sex Offender RegistryKept by the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
- Department of Public Health Vital RecordsState vital records office; town clerks keep local copies
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Official State Sources
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Court Records
Although Connecticut's eight counties (Fairfield, Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London, Tolland, Windham) no longer exist as functioning governments, the court system still organizes Judicial Districts roughly along these geographic lines. However, all searches are performed centrally via the state judicial website.
Common Mistake: Looking for a "County Recorder" in Connecticut. Property deeds, tax assessments, and local vital records are held by the 169 individual Town/City Clerks, not at the county level.
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Corrections & Inmate Records
People Search Tip for Connecticut: Property records are kept by towns, so start with the town clerk of the town where the property is. Many town websites link their own online land records search.
Privacy Note: Connecticut erases (expunges) certain criminal records automatically. An erased record is completely shielded from public view, and by law, the subject can swear under oath they have no criminal history for that event.
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Property & Tax Records
Connecticut abolished county government in 1960, so deeds, mortgages and land transfers are recorded by the town clerk of each of the 169 towns and cities, not by a county recorder.
Every town also has its own assessor, and most publish an online database with the owner, address, parcel ID, lot size and assessed value. Hartford, New Haven, Stamford and many mid-size towns also have GIS map sites. The Office of Policy and Management keeps a directory of every town assessor.
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More Connecticut Record Tools
Combine a people search with Connecticut-specific record searches for a complete profile. These companion directories are already live on PublicRecordCenter.com:
- Connecticut Public RecordsMain state directory, all record types
- About Connecticut RecordsCivic overview & public records law
- People Search GuideHow people-finding actually works
- Genealogy SearchFamily history & ancestry
- Vital RecordsBirth, death, marriage & divorce
- Judgments & LiensCivil judgments & debt records
Straight answers
Connecticut People Search, questions
How do I look up a Connecticut criminal case by name?
The Judicial Branch Criminal and Motor Vehicle Case Look-up searches pending cases by defendant and convictions by name. Convictions show for up to 10 years after sentencing. Youthful offender, juvenile and infraction cases are not shown.
Can I search Connecticut civil and family cases by party name?
Yes. The Judicial Branch Civil, Family, Housing and Small Claims Case Look-up searches Superior Court cases by party name, docket number, attorney, property address, court location or date.
How do I find someone in a Connecticut prison or jail?
Connecticut has no county jails. They were merged with the state prisons into one Department of Correction in 1968. Search current inmates by DOC number, name and date of birth.
Can I search the Connecticut sex offender registry?
Yes. The Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection keeps a searchable registry showing each offender's last known address, physical description and the location, date and details of the offense.
How do I get a Connecticut criminal history check?
The State Police Bureau of Identification in Middletown handles criminal history checks by mail only. A state check costs $75 and fingerprinting costs $15. A federal check costs $13.25 where state or federal law allows it.
Who can order a Connecticut death certificate?
Anyone at least 18 years old may buy a certified copy from the town of death or the State Vital Records Office. Only the spouse or next of kin may get a copy showing the Social Security number.
How do I find a Connecticut marriage or divorce record?
Anyone 18 or older may buy a marriage certificate from the town where the marriage took place, the couple's town of residence or the State Vital Records Office. Divorce decrees come from the Superior Court that granted them.
Who owns or runs a business in Connecticut?
The Secretary of the State Business Records Search covers every domestic and foreign entity on record. The advanced search finds businesses by name, city, principal or agent.