Braintree, VT Public Records
Braintree is a town in Orange County, Vermont, with an estimated population of 1,223 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 38.4 square miles of land. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates and land records start at the Braintree Town Clerk (932 VT Route 12A, Braintree, VT 05060). Criminal and small-claims cases from Braintree are generally heard at the Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Criminal Division.
📍 Braintree Record Offices & Courts
Town Clerk
Braintree Town Clerk
932 VT Route 12A, Braintree, VT 05060
Hours: M - W 9am - 4pm; Th, F by appt.
Superior Court – Criminal Division
Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Criminal Division
5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Superior Court – Civil Division
Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Civil Division
5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Superior Court – Family Division
Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Family Division
5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Superior Court – Probate Division
Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Probate Division
5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Land Records (Town Clerk)
Braintree Town Clerk
932 VT Route 12A, Braintree, VT 05060
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Braintree, VT
Criminal case records for Braintree are kept by the Vermont Judiciary. 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 Braintree
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Criminal Division5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038(802) 685-4610Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| State court system | Vermont Judiciary |
🔍 Background Check in Braintree, VT
A people search for Braintree 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 Braintree are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Braintree
| Town Clerk | Braintree Town Clerk932 VT Route 12A, Braintree, VT 05060(802) 728-9787Hours: M - W 9am - 4pm; Th, F by appt. Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Criminal Division5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038(802) 685-4610Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Civil Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Civil Division5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038(802) 685-4610Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Family Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Family Division5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038(802) 685-4610Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Vermont Sex Offender Registry (Vermont Crime Information Center) Source: vcic.vermont.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Braintree, VT
Arrest and booking records for Braintree are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department or the Vermont 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 Braintree
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Criminal Division5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038(802) 685-4610Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| State court system | Vermont Judiciary |
🏛️ Court Records in Braintree, VT
Court records for Braintree include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Braintree, with addresses from the official Vermont Judiciary directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Braintree
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Criminal Division5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038(802) 685-4610Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Civil Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Civil Division5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038(802) 685-4610Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Family Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Family Division5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038(802) 685-4610Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Probate Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Probate Division5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038(802) 685-4610Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| State court system | Vermont Judiciary |
🏠 Property Records in Braintree, VT
Vermont has no county registries of deeds: land records are kept by the town or city clerk. Property tax assessments are kept by the local assessor's office at the town or city hall.
🏠 Where to get property records for Braintree
| Land Records (Town Clerk) | Braintree Town Clerk932 VT Route 12A, Braintree, VT 05060(802) 728-9787 Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
| Town Clerk | Braintree Town Clerk932 VT Route 12A, Braintree, VT 05060(802) 728-9787Hours: M - W 9am - 4pm; Th, F by appt. Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Braintree, VT
In Vermont, certified birth and death certificates can be ordered from any town or city clerk, and the town clerk also keeps marriage and civil union records filed in the town. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Vermont Department of Health - Vital Records.
📜 Where to get vital records for Braintree
| Town Clerk | Braintree Town Clerk932 VT Route 12A, Braintree, VT 05060(802) 728-9787Hours: M - W 9am - 4pm; Th, F by appt. Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
| State vital records office | Vermont Department of Health - Vital Records280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671 Source: healthvermont.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Braintree, VT
The official sex offender registry for Braintree 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 Braintree
| Official registry | Vermont Sex Offender Registry (Vermont Crime Information Center) Source: vcic.vermont.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Braintree, VT
Divorce cases are heard in the Family Division of the Vermont Superior Court in each county. The full divorce case file is kept by that court; a divorce certificate (a short summary record) can be requested from the Vermont Department of Health - Vital Records.
📄 Where to get divorce records for Braintree
| Superior Court – Family Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Family Division5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038(802) 685-4610Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| State vital records office | Vermont Department of Health - Vital Records280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671 Source: healthvermont.gov ↗ |