Chester, VT Public Records
Chester is a town in Windsor County, Vermont, with an estimated population of 2,993 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 55.7 square miles of land. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates and land records start at the Chester Town Clerk (556 Elm St, Chester, VT 05143). Criminal and small-claims cases from Chester are generally heard at the Vermont Superior Court, Windsor Unit – Criminal Division.
📍 Chester Record Offices & Courts
Town Clerk
Chester Town Clerk
556 Elm St, Chester, VT 05143
Mailing: PO Box 370, Chester, VT 05143
Hours: M - Th 8am To 4pm; Closed for Lunch 12pm - 1pm. Closed Friday.
Superior Court – Criminal Division
Vermont Superior Court, Windsor Unit – Criminal Division
82 Railroad Row, White River Junction, VT 05001
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, Windsor Unit – Civil Division
12 The Green, Woodstock, VT 05091
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, Windsor Unit – Family Division
82 Railroad Row, White River Junction, VT 05001
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, Windsor Unit – Probate Division
12 The Green, Woodstock, VT 05091
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)
Chester Town Clerk
556 Elm St, Chester, VT 05143
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Chester, VT
Criminal case records for Chester 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 Chester
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Windsor Unit – Criminal Division82 Railroad Row, White River Junction, VT 05001(802) 295-8865Hours: 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 Chester, VT
A people search for Chester 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 Chester are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Chester
| Town Clerk | Chester Town Clerk556 Elm St, Chester, VT 05143Mailing: PO Box 370, Chester, VT 05143(802) 875-2173Hours: M - Th 8am To 4pm; Closed for Lunch 12pm - 1pm. Closed Friday. Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Windsor Unit – Criminal Division82 Railroad Row, White River Junction, VT 05001(802) 295-8865Hours: 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, Windsor Unit – Civil Division12 The Green, Woodstock, VT 05091(802) 457-2121Hours: 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, Windsor Unit – Family Division82 Railroad Row, White River Junction, VT 05001(802) 295-8865Hours: 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 Chester, VT
Arrest and booking records for Chester 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 Chester
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Windsor Unit – Criminal Division82 Railroad Row, White River Junction, VT 05001(802) 295-8865Hours: 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 Chester, VT
Court records for Chester include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Chester, with addresses from the official Vermont Judiciary directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Chester
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Windsor Unit – Criminal Division82 Railroad Row, White River Junction, VT 05001(802) 295-8865Hours: 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, Windsor Unit – Civil Division12 The Green, Woodstock, VT 05091(802) 457-2121Hours: 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, Windsor Unit – Family Division82 Railroad Row, White River Junction, VT 05001(802) 295-8865Hours: 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, Windsor Unit – Probate Division12 The Green, Woodstock, VT 05091(802) 457-2121Hours: 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 Chester, 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 Chester
| Land Records (Town Clerk) | Chester Town Clerk556 Elm St, Chester, VT 05143(802) 875-2173 Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
| Town Clerk | Chester Town Clerk556 Elm St, Chester, VT 05143Mailing: PO Box 370, Chester, VT 05143(802) 875-2173Hours: M - Th 8am To 4pm; Closed for Lunch 12pm - 1pm. Closed Friday. Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Chester, 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 Chester
| Town Clerk | Chester Town Clerk556 Elm St, Chester, VT 05143Mailing: PO Box 370, Chester, VT 05143(802) 875-2173Hours: M - Th 8am To 4pm; Closed for Lunch 12pm - 1pm. Closed Friday. 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 Chester, VT
The official sex offender registry for Chester 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 Chester
| Official registry | Vermont Sex Offender Registry (Vermont Crime Information Center) Source: vcic.vermont.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Chester, 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 Chester
| Superior Court – Family Division | Vermont Superior Court, Windsor Unit – Family Division82 Railroad Row, White River Junction, VT 05001(802) 295-8865Hours: 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 ↗ |