Peru, VT Public Records
Peru is a town in Bennington County, Vermont, with an estimated population of 526 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 37.4 square miles of land. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates and land records start at the Peru Town Clerk (402 Main St, Peru, VT 05152). Criminal and small-claims cases from Peru are generally heard at the Vermont Superior Court, Bennington Unit – Criminal Division.
📍 Peru Record Offices & Courts
Town Clerk
Peru Town Clerk
402 Main St, Peru, VT 05152
Mailing: PO Box 127, Peru, VT 05152
Hours: T, Th 8:30am - 4pm
Superior Court – Criminal Division
Vermont Superior Court, Bennington Unit – Criminal Division
200 Veterans Memorial Drive, Bennington, VT 05201
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the third Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Superior Court – Civil Division
Vermont Superior Court, Bennington Unit – Civil Division
207 South St, Bennington, VT 05201
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the first Friday of each month, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., for in service training.
Superior Court – Family Division
Vermont Superior Court, Bennington Unit – Family Division
200 Veterans Memorial Drive, Bennington, VT 05201
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the third Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Superior Court – Probate Division
Vermont Superior Court, Bennington Unit – Probate Division
207 South Street, Bennington, VT 05201
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the first Friday of each month, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., for in service training.
Land Records (Town Clerk)
Peru Town Clerk
402 Main St, Peru, VT 05152
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Peru, VT
Criminal case records for Peru 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 Peru
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Bennington Unit – Criminal Division200 Veterans Memorial Drive, Bennington, VT 05201(802) 447-2727Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the third 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 Peru, VT
A people search for Peru 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 Peru are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Peru
| Town Clerk | Peru Town Clerk402 Main St, Peru, VT 05152Mailing: PO Box 127, Peru, VT 05152(802) 824-3065Hours: T, Th 8:30am - 4pm Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Bennington Unit – Criminal Division200 Veterans Memorial Drive, Bennington, VT 05201(802) 447-2727Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the third Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Civil Division | Vermont Superior Court, Bennington Unit – Civil Division207 South St, Bennington, VT 05201(802) 447-2700Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the first Friday of each month, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Family Division | Vermont Superior Court, Bennington Unit – Family Division200 Veterans Memorial Drive, Bennington, VT 05201(802) 447-2727Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the third 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 Peru, VT
Arrest and booking records for Peru 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 Peru
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Bennington Unit – Criminal Division200 Veterans Memorial Drive, Bennington, VT 05201(802) 447-2727Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the third 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 Peru, VT
Court records for Peru include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Peru, with addresses from the official Vermont Judiciary directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Peru
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Bennington Unit – Criminal Division200 Veterans Memorial Drive, Bennington, VT 05201(802) 447-2727Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the third Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Civil Division | Vermont Superior Court, Bennington Unit – Civil Division207 South St, Bennington, VT 05201(802) 447-2700Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the first Friday of each month, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Family Division | Vermont Superior Court, Bennington Unit – Family Division200 Veterans Memorial Drive, Bennington, VT 05201(802) 447-2727Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the third Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Probate Division | Vermont Superior Court, Bennington Unit – Probate Division207 South Street, Bennington, VT 05201(802) 447-2700Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the first Friday of each month, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| State court system | Vermont Judiciary |
🏠 Property Records in Peru, 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 Peru
| Land Records (Town Clerk) | Peru Town Clerk402 Main St, Peru, VT 05152(802) 824-3065 Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
| Town Clerk | Peru Town Clerk402 Main St, Peru, VT 05152Mailing: PO Box 127, Peru, VT 05152(802) 824-3065Hours: T, Th 8:30am - 4pm Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Peru, 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 Peru
| Town Clerk | Peru Town Clerk402 Main St, Peru, VT 05152Mailing: PO Box 127, Peru, VT 05152(802) 824-3065Hours: T, Th 8:30am - 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 Peru, VT
The official sex offender registry for Peru 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 Peru
| Official registry | Vermont Sex Offender Registry (Vermont Crime Information Center) Source: vcic.vermont.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Peru, 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 Peru
| Superior Court – Family Division | Vermont Superior Court, Bennington Unit – Family Division200 Veterans Memorial Drive, Bennington, VT 05201(802) 447-2727Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the third 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 ↗ |