Swanton, VT Public Records
Swanton is a town in Franklin County, Vermont, with an estimated population of 6,854 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 48.2 square miles of land. That is up about 103 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates and land records start at the Swanton Town Clerk (1 Academy St, Swanton, VT 05488). Criminal and small-claims cases from Swanton are generally heard at the Vermont Superior Court, Franklin Unit – Criminal Division.
📍 Swanton Record Offices & Courts
Town Clerk
Swanton Town Clerk
1 Academy St, Swanton, VT 05488
Mailing: PO Box 711, Swanton, VT 05488
Hours: M - F 7am - 5pm
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)
Swanton Town Clerk
1 Academy St, Swanton, VT 05488
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Swanton, VT
Criminal case records for Swanton 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 Swanton
| 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 Swanton, VT
A people search for Swanton 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 Swanton are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Swanton
| Town Clerk | Swanton Town Clerk1 Academy St, Swanton, VT 05488Mailing: PO Box 711, Swanton, VT 05488(802) 868-4421Hours: M - F 7am - 5pm 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 Swanton, VT
Arrest and booking records for Swanton 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 Swanton
| 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 Swanton, VT
Court records for Swanton include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Swanton, with addresses from the official Vermont Judiciary directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Swanton
| 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 Swanton, 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 Swanton
| Land Records (Town Clerk) | Swanton Town Clerk1 Academy St, Swanton, VT 05488(802) 868-4421 Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
| Town Clerk | Swanton Town Clerk1 Academy St, Swanton, VT 05488Mailing: PO Box 711, Swanton, VT 05488(802) 868-4421Hours: M - F 7am - 5pm Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Swanton, 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 Swanton
| Town Clerk | Swanton Town Clerk1 Academy St, Swanton, VT 05488Mailing: PO Box 711, Swanton, VT 05488(802) 868-4421Hours: M - F 7am - 5pm 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 Swanton, VT
The official sex offender registry for Swanton 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 Swanton
| Official registry | Vermont Sex Offender Registry (Vermont Crime Information Center) Source: vcic.vermont.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Swanton, 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 Swanton
| 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 ↗ |