Durham, CT Public Records
Durham is a town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, with an estimated population of 7,230 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 23.7 square miles of land. That is up about 78 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates and land records start at the Durham Town Clerk (Town Hall, 30 Town House Road, Durham, CT 06422). Criminal and small-claims cases from Durham are generally heard at the Geographical Area 9 at Middletown.
📍 Durham Record Offices & Courts
Town Clerk
Durham Town Clerk
Town Hall, 30 Town House Road, Durham, CT 06422
Superior Court (Judicial District)
Middlesex Judicial District Courthouse
1 Court Street, Middletown, CT 06457
Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle)
Geographical Area 9 at Middletown
1 Court Street, Middletown, CT 06457
Probate Court
Middletown Probate Court (PD-15)
94 Court Street, Middletown, CT 06457
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 - 4:30
Land Records (Town Clerk)
Durham Town Clerk
Town Hall, 30 Town House Road, Durham, CT 06422
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Durham, CT
Criminal case records for Durham are kept by the Connecticut Judicial Branch. Misdemeanors and arraignments are generally handled by the local trial court, and felonies by the Superior Court. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office.
⚖️ Where to get criminal records for Durham
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | Middlesex Judicial District Courthouse1 Court Street, Middletown, CT 06457 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle) | Geographical Area 9 at Middletown1 Court Street, Middletown, CT 06457 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Connecticut Judicial Branch |
🔍 Background Check in Durham, CT
A people search for Durham pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Durham are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Durham
| Town Clerk | Durham Town ClerkTown Hall, 30 Town House Road, Durham, CT 06422(860) 349-3453 Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | Middlesex Judicial District Courthouse1 Court Street, Middletown, CT 06457 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle) | Geographical Area 9 at Middletown1 Court Street, Middletown, CT 06457 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Connecticut Sex Offender Registry (Dept. of Emergency Services & Public Protection) Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Durham, CT
Arrest and booking records for Durham are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department or the Connecticut State Police. Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
📋 Where to get arrest records for Durham
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | Middlesex Judicial District Courthouse1 Court Street, Middletown, CT 06457 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle) | Geographical Area 9 at Middletown1 Court Street, Middletown, CT 06457 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Connecticut Judicial Branch |
🏛️ Court Records in Durham, CT
Court records for Durham include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Durham, with addresses from the official Connecticut Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Durham
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | Middlesex Judicial District Courthouse1 Court Street, Middletown, CT 06457 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle) | Geographical Area 9 at Middletown1 Court Street, Middletown, CT 06457 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Probate Court | Middletown Probate Court (PD-15)94 Court Street, Middletown, CT 06457(860) 347-7424Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 - 4:30 Source: ctprobate.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Connecticut Judicial Branch |
🏠 Property Records in Durham, CT
Connecticut has no county registries: land records are recorded by the town clerk in each town. Property tax assessments are kept by the local assessor's office at the town or city hall.
🏠 Where to get property records for Durham
| Land Records (Town Clerk) | Durham Town ClerkTown Hall, 30 Town House Road, Durham, CT 06422(860) 349-3453 Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
| Town Clerk | Durham Town ClerkTown Hall, 30 Town House Road, Durham, CT 06422(860) 349-3453 Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Durham, CT
In Connecticut, the town clerk (registrar of vital statistics) in the town where the event occurred keeps birth, marriage and death records. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Connecticut Department of Public Health - State Vital Records Office.
📜 Where to get vital records for Durham
| Town Clerk | Durham Town ClerkTown Hall, 30 Town House Road, Durham, CT 06422(860) 349-3453 Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
| State vital records office | Connecticut Department of Public Health - State Vital Records Office410 Capitol Avenue, 1st Floor, Hartford, CT 06106 Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Durham, CT
The official sex offender registry for Durham is maintained by the state. Search it directly — it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
🔒 Where to get sex offender registry for Durham
| Official registry | Connecticut Sex Offender Registry (Dept. of Emergency Services & Public Protection) Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Durham, CT
Divorce cases are filed in the Superior Court for the judicial district (family matters). The full divorce case file is kept by that court; a divorce certificate (a short summary record) can be requested from the Connecticut Department of Public Health - State Vital Records Office.
📄 Where to get divorce records for Durham
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | Middlesex Judicial District Courthouse1 Court Street, Middletown, CT 06457 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| State vital records office | Connecticut Department of Public Health - State Vital Records Office410 Capitol Avenue, 1st Floor, Hartford, CT 06106 Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |