Charleston, VT Public Records
Charleston is a town in Orleans County, Vermont, with an estimated population of 995 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 37.1 square miles of land. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates and land records start at the Charleston Town Clerk (5063 VT Route 105, West Charleston, VT 05872). Criminal and small-claims cases from Charleston are generally heard at the Vermont Superior Court, Orleans Unit – Criminal Division.
📍 Charleston Record Offices & Courts
Town Clerk
Charleston Town Clerk
5063 VT Route 105, West Charleston, VT 05872
Hours: M, T & Th 8am - 3pm
Superior Court – Criminal Division
Vermont Superior Court, Orleans Unit – Criminal Division
217 Main Street, Newport, VT 05855
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the third Wednesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Superior Court – Civil Division
Vermont Superior Court, Orleans Unit – Civil Division
247 Main Street, Newport, VT 05855
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the third Wednesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Superior Court – Family Division
Vermont Superior Court, Orleans Unit – Family Division
247 Main Street, Suite 1, Newport, VT 05855
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the third Wednesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Superior Court – Probate Division
Vermont Superior Court, Orleans Unit – Probate Division
247 Main Street, Newport, VT 05855
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the third Wednesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Land Records (Town Clerk)
Charleston Town Clerk
5063 VT Route 105, West Charleston, VT 05872
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Charleston, VT
Criminal case records for Charleston 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 Charleston
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orleans Unit – Criminal Division217 Main Street, Newport, VT 05855(802) 334-3325Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the third Wednesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| State court system | Vermont Judiciary |
🔍 Background Check in Charleston, VT
A people search for Charleston 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 Charleston are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Charleston
| Town Clerk | Charleston Town Clerk5063 VT Route 105, West Charleston, VT 05872(802) 895-2814Hours: M, T & Th 8am - 3pm Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orleans Unit – Criminal Division217 Main Street, Newport, VT 05855(802) 334-3325Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the third Wednesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Civil Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orleans Unit – Civil Division247 Main Street, Newport, VT 05855(802) 334-3305Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the third Wednesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Family Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orleans Unit – Family Division247 Main Street, Suite 1, Newport, VT 05855(802) 334-3305Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the third Wednesday 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 Charleston, VT
Arrest and booking records for Charleston 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 Charleston
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orleans Unit – Criminal Division217 Main Street, Newport, VT 05855(802) 334-3325Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the third Wednesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| State court system | Vermont Judiciary |
🏛️ Court Records in Charleston, VT
Court records for Charleston include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Charleston, with addresses from the official Vermont Judiciary directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Charleston
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orleans Unit – Criminal Division217 Main Street, Newport, VT 05855(802) 334-3325Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the third Wednesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Civil Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orleans Unit – Civil Division247 Main Street, Newport, VT 05855(802) 334-3305Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the third Wednesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Family Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orleans Unit – Family Division247 Main Street, Suite 1, Newport, VT 05855(802) 334-3305Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the third Wednesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Probate Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orleans Unit – Probate Division247 Main Street, Newport, VT 05855(802) 334-3305Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the third Wednesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| State court system | Vermont Judiciary |
🏠 Property Records in Charleston, 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 Charleston
| Land Records (Town Clerk) | Charleston Town Clerk5063 VT Route 105, West Charleston, VT 05872(802) 895-2814 Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
| Town Clerk | Charleston Town Clerk5063 VT Route 105, West Charleston, VT 05872(802) 895-2814Hours: M, T & Th 8am - 3pm Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Charleston, 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 Charleston
| Town Clerk | Charleston Town Clerk5063 VT Route 105, West Charleston, VT 05872(802) 895-2814Hours: M, T & Th 8am - 3pm 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 Charleston, VT
The official sex offender registry for Charleston 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 Charleston
| Official registry | Vermont Sex Offender Registry (Vermont Crime Information Center) Source: vcic.vermont.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Charleston, 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 Charleston
| Superior Court – Family Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orleans Unit – Family Division247 Main Street, Suite 1, Newport, VT 05855(802) 334-3305Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the third Wednesday 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 ↗ |