Sheldon, VT Public Records
Sheldon is a town in Franklin County, Vermont, with an estimated population of 2,184 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 38.6 square miles of land. That is up about 44 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates and land records start at the Sheldon Town Clerk (1640 Main St, Sheldon, VT 05483). Criminal and small-claims cases from Sheldon are generally heard at the Vermont Superior Court, Franklin Unit – Criminal Division.
📍 Sheldon Record Offices & Courts
Town Clerk
Sheldon Town Clerk
1640 Main St, Sheldon, VT 05483
Hours: M, T, T, F 8am - 4pm; W 8am - 5:30pm. Closed daily 12pm - 1pm.
Superior Court – Criminal Division
Vermont Superior Court, Franklin Unit – Criminal Division
36 Lake Street, St. Albans, VT 05478
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the last Monday of each month, 9:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Superior Court – Civil Division
Vermont Superior Court, Franklin Unit – Civil Division
17 Church Street, St. Albans, VT 05478
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the last Monday of each month, 9:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Superior Court – Family Division
Vermont Superior Court, Franklin Unit – Family Division
36 Lake Street, St. Albans, VT 05478
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the last Monday of each month, 9:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Superior Court – Probate Division
Vermont Superior Court, Franklin Unit – Probate Division
17 Church Street, St. Albans, VT 05478
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the last Monday of each month, 9:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Land Records (Town Clerk)
Sheldon Town Clerk
1640 Main St, Sheldon, VT 05483
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Sheldon, VT
Criminal case records for Sheldon 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 Sheldon
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Franklin Unit – Criminal Division36 Lake Street, St. Albans, VT 05478(802) 524-7997Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the last Monday of each month, 9:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| State court system | Vermont Judiciary |
🔍 Background Check in Sheldon, VT
A people search for Sheldon 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 Sheldon are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Sheldon
| Town Clerk | Sheldon Town Clerk1640 Main St, Sheldon, VT 05483(802) 933-2524Hours: M, T, T, F 8am - 4pm; W 8am - 5:30pm. Closed daily 12pm - 1pm. Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Franklin Unit – Criminal Division36 Lake Street, St. Albans, VT 05478(802) 524-7997Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the last Monday of each month, 9:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Civil Division | Vermont Superior Court, Franklin Unit – Civil Division17 Church Street, St. Albans, VT 05478(802) 524-7993Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the last Monday of each month, 9:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Family Division | Vermont Superior Court, Franklin Unit – Family Division36 Lake Street, St. Albans, VT 05478(802) 524-7997Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the last Monday of each month, 9:00 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 Sheldon, VT
Arrest and booking records for Sheldon 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 Sheldon
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Franklin Unit – Criminal Division36 Lake Street, St. Albans, VT 05478(802) 524-7997Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the last Monday of each month, 9:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| State court system | Vermont Judiciary |
🏛️ Court Records in Sheldon, VT
Court records for Sheldon include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Sheldon, with addresses from the official Vermont Judiciary directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Sheldon
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Franklin Unit – Criminal Division36 Lake Street, St. Albans, VT 05478(802) 524-7997Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the last Monday of each month, 9:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Civil Division | Vermont Superior Court, Franklin Unit – Civil Division17 Church Street, St. Albans, VT 05478(802) 524-7993Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the last Monday of each month, 9:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Family Division | Vermont Superior Court, Franklin Unit – Family Division36 Lake Street, St. Albans, VT 05478(802) 524-7997Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the last Monday of each month, 9:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Probate Division | Vermont Superior Court, Franklin Unit – Probate Division17 Church Street, St. Albans, VT 05478(802) 524-4112Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the last Monday of each month, 9:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| State court system | Vermont Judiciary |
🏠 Property Records in Sheldon, 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 Sheldon
| Land Records (Town Clerk) | Sheldon Town Clerk1640 Main St, Sheldon, VT 05483(802) 933-2524 Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
| Town Clerk | Sheldon Town Clerk1640 Main St, Sheldon, VT 05483(802) 933-2524Hours: M, T, T, F 8am - 4pm; W 8am - 5:30pm. Closed daily 12pm - 1pm. Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Sheldon, 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 Sheldon
| Town Clerk | Sheldon Town Clerk1640 Main St, Sheldon, VT 05483(802) 933-2524Hours: M, T, T, F 8am - 4pm; W 8am - 5:30pm. Closed daily 12pm - 1pm. 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 Sheldon, VT
The official sex offender registry for Sheldon 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 Sheldon
| Official registry | Vermont Sex Offender Registry (Vermont Crime Information Center) Source: vcic.vermont.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Sheldon, 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 Sheldon
| Superior Court – Family Division | Vermont Superior Court, Franklin Unit – Family Division36 Lake Street, St. Albans, VT 05478(802) 524-7997Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the last Monday of each month, 9:00 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 ↗ |