Montpelier, VT Public Records
Montpelier is a city in Washington County, Vermont, with an estimated population of 7,915 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 10.1 square miles of land. That is down about 168 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates and land records start at the Montpelier City Clerk (39 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602). Criminal and small-claims cases from Montpelier are generally heard at the Vermont Superior Court, Washington Unit – Criminal Division.
📍 Montpelier Record Offices & Courts
City Clerk
Montpelier City Clerk
39 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602
Hours: M - F 8am - 4:30pm
Superior Court – Criminal Division
Vermont Superior Court, Washington Unit – Criminal Division
255 North Main St, Suite 1, Barre, VT 05641
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the fourth Wednesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Superior Court – Civil Division
Vermont Superior Court, Washington Unit – Civil Division
65 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05602
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the fourth Wednesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Superior Court – Family Division
Vermont Superior Court, Washington Unit – Family Division
255 North Main St, Suite 1, Barre, VT 05641
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the fourth Wednesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Superior Court – Probate Division
Vermont Superior Court, Washington Unit – Probate Division
65 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05602
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the fourth Wednesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Land Records (Town Clerk)
Montpelier City Clerk
39 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Montpelier, VT
Criminal case records for Montpelier 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 Montpelier
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Washington Unit – Criminal Division255 North Main St, Suite 1, Barre, VT 05641(802) 479-4205Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the fourth 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 Montpelier, VT
A people search for Montpelier 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 Montpelier are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Montpelier
| City Clerk | Montpelier City Clerk39 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602(802) 262-6263Hours: M - F 8am - 4:30pm Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Washington Unit – Criminal Division255 North Main St, Suite 1, Barre, VT 05641(802) 479-4205Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the fourth Wednesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Civil Division | Vermont Superior Court, Washington Unit – Civil Division65 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05602(802) 828-2091Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the fourth Wednesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Family Division | Vermont Superior Court, Washington Unit – Family Division255 North Main St, Suite 1, Barre, VT 05641(802) 479-4205Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the fourth 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 Montpelier, VT
Arrest and booking records for Montpelier 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 Montpelier
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Washington Unit – Criminal Division255 North Main St, Suite 1, Barre, VT 05641(802) 479-4205Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the fourth 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 Montpelier, VT
Court records for Montpelier include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Montpelier, with addresses from the official Vermont Judiciary directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Montpelier
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Washington Unit – Criminal Division255 North Main St, Suite 1, Barre, VT 05641(802) 479-4205Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the fourth Wednesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Civil Division | Vermont Superior Court, Washington Unit – Civil Division65 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05602(802) 828-2091Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the fourth Wednesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Family Division | Vermont Superior Court, Washington Unit – Family Division255 North Main St, Suite 1, Barre, VT 05641(802) 479-4205Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the fourth Wednesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Probate Division | Vermont Superior Court, Washington Unit – Probate Division65 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05602(802) 828-2091Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the fourth 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 Montpelier, 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 Montpelier
| Land Records (Town Clerk) | Montpelier City Clerk39 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602(802) 262-6263 Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
| City Clerk | Montpelier City Clerk39 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602(802) 262-6263Hours: M - F 8am - 4:30pm Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Montpelier, 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 Montpelier
| City Clerk | Montpelier City Clerk39 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602(802) 262-6263Hours: 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 Montpelier, VT
The official sex offender registry for Montpelier 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 Montpelier
| Official registry | Vermont Sex Offender Registry (Vermont Crime Information Center) Source: vcic.vermont.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Montpelier, 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 Montpelier
| Superior Court – Family Division | Vermont Superior Court, Washington Unit – Family Division255 North Main St, Suite 1, Barre, VT 05641(802) 479-4205Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the fourth 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 ↗ |