New Britain, CT Public Records
New Britain is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, with an estimated population of 75,871 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 13.4 square miles of land. That is up about 1,721 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates and land records start at the New Britain Town Clerk (City Hall) (27 West Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051). Criminal and small-claims cases from New Britain are generally heard at the Geographical Area 15 at New Britain.
📍 New Britain Record Offices & Courts
Town Clerk
New Britain Town Clerk (City Hall)
27 West Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051
Superior Court (Judicial District)
New Britain Judicial District Courthouse
20 Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051
Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle)
Geographical Area 15 at New Britain
20 Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051
Probate Court
Berlin Probate Court (PD-08)
One Liberty Square, New Britain, CT 06051
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 - 4:30 July & Aug Mon - Thurs 8:00 - 4:30 Fri 8:00 - 2:00
Land Records (Town Clerk)
New Britain Town Clerk (City Hall)
27 West Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051
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⚖️ Criminal Records in New Britain, CT
Criminal case records for New Britain 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 New Britain
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | New Britain Judicial District Courthouse20 Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle) | Geographical Area 15 at New Britain20 Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Connecticut Judicial Branch |
🔍 Background Check in New Britain, CT
A people search for New Britain 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 New Britain are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for New Britain
| Town Clerk | New Britain Town Clerk (City Hall)27 West Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051(860) 826-3343 Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | New Britain Judicial District Courthouse20 Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle) | Geographical Area 15 at New Britain20 Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Connecticut Sex Offender Registry (Dept. of Emergency Services & Public Protection) Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in New Britain, CT
Arrest and booking records for New Britain 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 New Britain
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | New Britain Judicial District Courthouse20 Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle) | Geographical Area 15 at New Britain20 Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Connecticut Judicial Branch |
🏛️ Court Records in New Britain, CT
Court records for New Britain include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve New Britain, with addresses from the official Connecticut Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for New Britain
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | New Britain Judicial District Courthouse20 Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle) | Geographical Area 15 at New Britain20 Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Probate Court | Berlin Probate Court (PD-08)One Liberty Square, New Britain, CT 06051(860) 826-2696Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 - 4:30 July & Aug Mon - Thurs 8:00 - 4:30 Fri 8:00 - 2:00 Source: ctprobate.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Connecticut Judicial Branch |
🏠 Property Records in New Britain, 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 New Britain
| Land Records (Town Clerk) | New Britain Town Clerk (City Hall)27 West Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051(860) 826-3343 Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
| Town Clerk | New Britain Town Clerk (City Hall)27 West Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051(860) 826-3343 Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in New Britain, 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 New Britain
| Town Clerk | New Britain Town Clerk (City Hall)27 West Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051(860) 826-3343 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 New Britain, CT
The official sex offender registry for New Britain 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 New Britain
| Official registry | Connecticut Sex Offender Registry (Dept. of Emergency Services & Public Protection) Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in New Britain, 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 New Britain
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | New Britain Judicial District Courthouse20 Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051 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 ↗ |