Canaan, VT Public Records
Canaan is a town in Essex County, Vermont, with an estimated population of 896 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 33.0 square miles of land. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates and land records start at the Canaan Town Clerk (318 Christian Hl, Canaan, VT 05903). Criminal and small-claims cases from Canaan are generally heard at the Vermont Superior Court, Essex Unit – Criminal Division.
📍 Canaan Record Offices & Courts
Town Clerk
Canaan Town Clerk
318 Christian Hl, Canaan, VT 05903
Mailing: PO Box 159, Canaan, VT 05903
Hours: M, W, F 8am - 3pm; Th 10am - 4pm
Superior Court – Criminal Division
Vermont Superior Court, Essex Unit – Criminal Division
75 Courthouse Drive, Guildhall, VT 05905
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Superior Court – Civil Division
Vermont Superior Court, Essex Unit – Civil Division
75 Courthouse Drive, Guildhall, VT 05905
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Superior Court – Family Division
Vermont Superior Court, Essex Unit – Family Division
75 Courthouse Drive, Guildhall, VT 05905
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Superior Court – Probate Division
Vermont Superior Court, Essex Unit – Probate Division
75 Courthouse Dr., Guildhall, VT 05905
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Land Records (Town Clerk)
Canaan Town Clerk
318 Christian Hl, Canaan, VT 05903
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Canaan, VT
Criminal case records for Canaan 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 Canaan
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Essex Unit – Criminal Division75 Courthouse Drive, Guildhall, VT 05905(802) 676-3910Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| State court system | Vermont Judiciary |
🔍 Background Check in Canaan, VT
A people search for Canaan 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 Canaan are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Canaan
| Town Clerk | Canaan Town Clerk318 Christian Hl, Canaan, VT 05903Mailing: PO Box 159, Canaan, VT 05903(802) 266-3370Hours: M, W, F 8am - 3pm; Th 10am - 4pm Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Essex Unit – Criminal Division75 Courthouse Drive, Guildhall, VT 05905(802) 676-3910Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Civil Division | Vermont Superior Court, Essex Unit – Civil Division75 Courthouse Drive, Guildhall, VT 05905(802) 676-3910Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Family Division | Vermont Superior Court, Essex Unit – Family Division75 Courthouse Drive, Guildhall, VT 05905(802) 676-3910Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday 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 Canaan, VT
Arrest and booking records for Canaan 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 Canaan
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Essex Unit – Criminal Division75 Courthouse Drive, Guildhall, VT 05905(802) 676-3910Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| State court system | Vermont Judiciary |
🏛️ Court Records in Canaan, VT
Court records for Canaan include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Canaan, with addresses from the official Vermont Judiciary directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Canaan
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Essex Unit – Criminal Division75 Courthouse Drive, Guildhall, VT 05905(802) 676-3910Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Civil Division | Vermont Superior Court, Essex Unit – Civil Division75 Courthouse Drive, Guildhall, VT 05905(802) 676-3910Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Family Division | Vermont Superior Court, Essex Unit – Family Division75 Courthouse Drive, Guildhall, VT 05905(802) 676-3910Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Probate Division | Vermont Superior Court, Essex Unit – Probate Division75 Courthouse Dr., Guildhall, VT 05905(802) 676-3910Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| State court system | Vermont Judiciary |
🏠 Property Records in Canaan, 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 Canaan
| Land Records (Town Clerk) | Canaan Town Clerk318 Christian Hl, Canaan, VT 05903(802) 266-3370 Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
| Town Clerk | Canaan Town Clerk318 Christian Hl, Canaan, VT 05903Mailing: PO Box 159, Canaan, VT 05903(802) 266-3370Hours: M, W, F 8am - 3pm; Th 10am - 4pm Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Canaan, 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 Canaan
| Town Clerk | Canaan Town Clerk318 Christian Hl, Canaan, VT 05903Mailing: PO Box 159, Canaan, VT 05903(802) 266-3370Hours: M, W, F 8am - 3pm; Th 10am - 4pm 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 Canaan, VT
The official sex offender registry for Canaan 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 Canaan
| Official registry | Vermont Sex Offender Registry (Vermont Crime Information Center) Source: vcic.vermont.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Canaan, 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 Canaan
| Superior Court – Family Division | Vermont Superior Court, Essex Unit – Family Division75 Courthouse Drive, Guildhall, VT 05905(802) 676-3910Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday 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 ↗ |