Strafford, VT Public Records
Strafford is a town in Orange County, Vermont, with an estimated population of 1,103 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 44.1 square miles of land. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates and land records start at the Strafford Town Clerk (227 Justin Morrill Hwy, Strafford, VT 05072). Criminal and small-claims cases from Strafford are generally heard at the Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Criminal Division.
📍 Strafford Record Offices & Courts
Town Clerk
Strafford Town Clerk
227 Justin Morrill Hwy, Strafford, VT 05072
Mailing: PO Box 27, Strafford, VT 05072
Hours: M - Th 7:30am - 4:30pm
Superior Court – Criminal Division
Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Criminal Division
5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038
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, Orange Unit – Civil Division
5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038
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, Orange Unit – Family Division
5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038
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, Orange Unit – Probate Division
5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038
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)
Strafford Town Clerk
227 Justin Morrill Hwy, Strafford, VT 05072
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Strafford, VT
Criminal case records for Strafford 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 Strafford
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Criminal Division5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038(802) 685-4610Hours: 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 Strafford, VT
A people search for Strafford 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 Strafford are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Strafford
| Town Clerk | Strafford Town Clerk227 Justin Morrill Hwy, Strafford, VT 05072Mailing: PO Box 27, Strafford, VT 05072(802) 765-4411Hours: M - Th 7:30am - 4:30pm Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Criminal Division5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038(802) 685-4610Hours: 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, Orange Unit – Civil Division5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038(802) 685-4610Hours: 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, Orange Unit – Family Division5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038(802) 685-4610Hours: 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 Strafford, VT
Arrest and booking records for Strafford 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 Strafford
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Criminal Division5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038(802) 685-4610Hours: 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 Strafford, VT
Court records for Strafford include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Strafford, with addresses from the official Vermont Judiciary directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Strafford
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Criminal Division5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038(802) 685-4610Hours: 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, Orange Unit – Civil Division5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038(802) 685-4610Hours: 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, Orange Unit – Family Division5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038(802) 685-4610Hours: 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, Orange Unit – Probate Division5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038(802) 685-4610Hours: 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 Strafford, 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 Strafford
| Land Records (Town Clerk) | Strafford Town Clerk227 Justin Morrill Hwy, Strafford, VT 05072(802) 765-4411 Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
| Town Clerk | Strafford Town Clerk227 Justin Morrill Hwy, Strafford, VT 05072Mailing: PO Box 27, Strafford, VT 05072(802) 765-4411Hours: M - Th 7:30am - 4:30pm Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Strafford, 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 Strafford
| Town Clerk | Strafford Town Clerk227 Justin Morrill Hwy, Strafford, VT 05072Mailing: PO Box 27, Strafford, VT 05072(802) 765-4411Hours: M - Th 7:30am - 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 Strafford, VT
The official sex offender registry for Strafford 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 Strafford
| Official registry | Vermont Sex Offender Registry (Vermont Crime Information Center) Source: vcic.vermont.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Strafford, 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 Strafford
| Superior Court – Family Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Family Division5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038(802) 685-4610Hours: 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 ↗ |