Essex, VT Public Records
Essex is a town in Chittenden County, Vermont, with an estimated population of 11,497 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 34.3 square miles of land. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates and land records start at the Essex Town Town Clerk (81 Main St, Essex Town, VT 05452). Criminal and small-claims cases from Essex are generally heard at the Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit – Criminal Division.
📍 Essex Record Offices & Courts
Town Clerk
Essex Town Town Clerk
81 Main St, Essex Town, VT 05452
Hours: M - F 8am - 4:30pm
Superior Court – Criminal Division
Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit – Criminal Division
32 Cherry St., Suite 300, Burlington, VT 05401
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday of each month, noon to 4:00 p.m., for in service training.
Superior Court – Civil Division
Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit – Civil Division
175 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05401
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday of each month, noon to 4:00 p.m., for in service training.
Superior Court – Family Division
Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit – Family Division
32 Cherry Street, Suite 200, Burlington, VT 05401
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday of each month, noon to 4:00 p.m., for in service training.
Superior Court – Probate Division
Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit – Probate Division
175 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05401
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday of each month, noon to 4:00 p.m., for in service training.
Land Records (Town Clerk)
Essex Town Town Clerk
81 Main St, Essex Town, VT 05452
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Essex, VT
Criminal case records for Essex 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 Essex
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit – Criminal Division32 Cherry St., Suite 300, Burlington, VT 05401(802) 651-1950Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday of each month, noon to 4:00 p.m., for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| State court system | Vermont Judiciary |
🔍 Background Check in Essex, VT
A people search for Essex 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 Essex are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Essex
| Town Clerk | Essex Town Town Clerk81 Main St, Essex Town, VT 05452(802) 879-0413Hours: M - F 8am - 4:30pm Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit – Criminal Division32 Cherry St., Suite 300, Burlington, VT 05401(802) 651-1950Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday of each month, noon to 4:00 p.m., for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Civil Division | Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit – Civil Division175 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05401(802) 863-3467Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday of each month, noon to 4:00 p.m., for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Family Division | Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit – Family Division32 Cherry Street, Suite 200, Burlington, VT 05401(802) 651-1709Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday of each month, noon to 4:00 p.m., 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 Essex, VT
Arrest and booking records for Essex 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 Essex
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit – Criminal Division32 Cherry St., Suite 300, Burlington, VT 05401(802) 651-1950Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday of each month, noon to 4:00 p.m., for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| State court system | Vermont Judiciary |
🏛️ Court Records in Essex, VT
Court records for Essex include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Essex, with addresses from the official Vermont Judiciary directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Essex
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit – Criminal Division32 Cherry St., Suite 300, Burlington, VT 05401(802) 651-1950Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday of each month, noon to 4:00 p.m., for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Civil Division | Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit – Civil Division175 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05401(802) 863-3467Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday of each month, noon to 4:00 p.m., for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Family Division | Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit – Family Division32 Cherry Street, Suite 200, Burlington, VT 05401(802) 651-1709Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday of each month, noon to 4:00 p.m., for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Probate Division | Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit – Probate Division175 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05401(802) 651-1518Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday of each month, noon to 4:00 p.m., for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| State court system | Vermont Judiciary |
🏠 Property Records in Essex, 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 Essex
| Land Records (Town Clerk) | Essex Town Town Clerk81 Main St, Essex Town, VT 05452(802) 879-0413 Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
| Town Clerk | Essex Town Town Clerk81 Main St, Essex Town, VT 05452(802) 879-0413Hours: M - F 8am - 4:30pm Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Essex, 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 Essex
| Town Clerk | Essex Town Town Clerk81 Main St, Essex Town, VT 05452(802) 879-0413Hours: M - F 8am - 4:30pm 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 Essex, VT
The official sex offender registry for Essex 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 Essex
| Official registry | Vermont Sex Offender Registry (Vermont Crime Information Center) Source: vcic.vermont.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Essex, 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 Essex
| Superior Court – Family Division | Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit – Family Division32 Cherry Street, Suite 200, Burlington, VT 05401(802) 651-1709Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday of each month, noon to 4:00 p.m., 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 ↗ |