Stonington, CT Public Records
Stonington is a town in New London County, Connecticut, with an estimated population of 18,782 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 38.6 square miles of land. That is up about 435 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates and land records start at the Stonington Town Clerk (Town Hall) (152 Elm St, Stonington, CT 06378). Criminal and small-claims cases from Stonington are generally heard at the Geographical Area 10 at New London.
📍 Stonington Record Offices & Courts
Town Clerk
Stonington Town Clerk (Town Hall)
152 Elm St, Stonington, CT 06378
Superior Court (Judicial District)
New London Judicial District Courthouse
70 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320
Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle)
Geographical Area 10 at New London
112 Broad Street, New London, CT 06320
Probate Court
Southeastern CT Regional Probate Court (PD-30)
Town Hall, 45 Fort Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 - 4:30
Land Records (Town Clerk)
Stonington Town Clerk (Town Hall)
152 Elm St, Stonington, CT 06378
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Stonington, CT
Criminal case records for Stonington 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 Stonington
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | New London Judicial District Courthouse70 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle) | Geographical Area 10 at New London112 Broad Street, New London, CT 06320 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Connecticut Judicial Branch |
🔍 Background Check in Stonington, CT
A people search for Stonington 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 Stonington are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Stonington
| Town Clerk | Stonington Town Clerk (Town Hall)152 Elm St, Stonington, CT 06378(860) 535-5060 Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | New London Judicial District Courthouse70 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle) | Geographical Area 10 at New London112 Broad Street, New London, CT 06320 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Connecticut Sex Offender Registry (Dept. of Emergency Services & Public Protection) Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Stonington, CT
Arrest and booking records for Stonington 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 Stonington
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | New London Judicial District Courthouse70 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle) | Geographical Area 10 at New London112 Broad Street, New London, CT 06320 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Connecticut Judicial Branch |
🏛️ Court Records in Stonington, CT
Court records for Stonington include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Stonington, with addresses from the official Connecticut Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Stonington
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | New London Judicial District Courthouse70 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle) | Geographical Area 10 at New London112 Broad Street, New London, CT 06320 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Probate Court | Southeastern CT Regional Probate Court (PD-30)Town Hall, 45 Fort Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340(860) 441-6655Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 - 4:30 Source: ctprobate.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Connecticut Judicial Branch |
🏠 Property Records in Stonington, 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 Stonington
| Land Records (Town Clerk) | Stonington Town Clerk (Town Hall)152 Elm St, Stonington, CT 06378(860) 535-5060 Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
| Town Clerk | Stonington Town Clerk (Town Hall)152 Elm St, Stonington, CT 06378(860) 535-5060 Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Stonington, 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 Stonington
| Town Clerk | Stonington Town Clerk (Town Hall)152 Elm St, Stonington, CT 06378(860) 535-5060 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 Stonington, CT
The official sex offender registry for Stonington 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 Stonington
| Official registry | Connecticut Sex Offender Registry (Dept. of Emergency Services & Public Protection) Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Stonington, 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 Stonington
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | New London Judicial District Courthouse70 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320 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 ↗ |