East Haven, CT Public Records
East Haven is a town in New Haven County, Connecticut, with an estimated population of 27,953 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 12.3 square miles of land. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates and land records start at the East Haven Town Clerk (Town Hall) (250 Main Street, East Haven, CT 06512). Criminal and small-claims cases from East Haven are generally heard at the Geographical Area 23 at New Haven.
📍 East Haven Record Offices & Courts
Town Clerk
East Haven Town Clerk (Town Hall)
250 Main Street, East Haven, CT 06512
Superior Court (Judicial District)
New Haven Judicial District Courthouse
235 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510
Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle)
Geographical Area 23 at New Haven
121 Elm Street, New Haven, CT 06510
Probate Court
East Haven-North Haven Probate Court (PD-36)
595 Thompson Avenue, East Haven, CT 06512
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 - 4:30
Land Records (Town Clerk)
East Haven Town Clerk (Town Hall)
250 Main Street, East Haven, CT 06512
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⚖️ Criminal Records in East Haven, CT
Criminal case records for East Haven 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 East Haven
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | New Haven Judicial District Courthouse235 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle) | Geographical Area 23 at New Haven121 Elm Street, New Haven, CT 06510 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Connecticut Judicial Branch |
🔍 Background Check in East Haven, CT
A people search for East Haven 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 East Haven are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for East Haven
| Town Clerk | East Haven Town Clerk (Town Hall)250 Main Street, East Haven, CT 06512(203) 468-3201 Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | New Haven Judicial District Courthouse235 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle) | Geographical Area 23 at New Haven121 Elm Street, New Haven, CT 06510 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Connecticut Sex Offender Registry (Dept. of Emergency Services & Public Protection) Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in East Haven, CT
Arrest and booking records for East Haven 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 East Haven
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | New Haven Judicial District Courthouse235 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle) | Geographical Area 23 at New Haven121 Elm Street, New Haven, CT 06510 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Connecticut Judicial Branch |
🏛️ Court Records in East Haven, CT
Court records for East Haven include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve East Haven, with addresses from the official Connecticut Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for East Haven
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | New Haven Judicial District Courthouse235 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle) | Geographical Area 23 at New Haven121 Elm Street, New Haven, CT 06510 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Probate Court | East Haven-North Haven Probate Court (PD-36)595 Thompson Avenue, East Haven, CT 06512(203) 468-3895Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 - 4:30 Source: ctprobate.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Connecticut Judicial Branch |
🏠 Property Records in East Haven, 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 East Haven
| Land Records (Town Clerk) | East Haven Town Clerk (Town Hall)250 Main Street, East Haven, CT 06512(203) 468-3201 Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
| Town Clerk | East Haven Town Clerk (Town Hall)250 Main Street, East Haven, CT 06512(203) 468-3201 Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in East Haven, 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 East Haven
| Town Clerk | East Haven Town Clerk (Town Hall)250 Main Street, East Haven, CT 06512(203) 468-3201 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 East Haven, CT
The official sex offender registry for East Haven 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 East Haven
| Official registry | Connecticut Sex Offender Registry (Dept. of Emergency Services & Public Protection) Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in East Haven, 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 East Haven
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | New Haven Judicial District Courthouse235 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510 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 ↗ |