Waterford, VT Public Records
Waterford is a town in Caledonia County, Vermont, with an estimated population of 1,305 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 38.3 square miles of land. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates and land records start at the Waterford Town Clerk (532 Maple St, Waterford, VT 05819). Criminal and small-claims cases from Waterford are generally heard at the Vermont Superior Court, Caledonia Unit – Criminal Division.
📍 Waterford Record Offices & Courts
Town Clerk
Waterford Town Clerk
532 Maple St, Waterford, VT 05819
Mailing: PO Box 56, Lower Waterford, VT 05848
Hours: M, T, Th 8:30am - 3:30pm; W 11am - 6pm
Superior Court – Criminal Division
Vermont Superior Court, Caledonia Unit – Criminal Division
1126 Main St, Suite 1, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Superior Court – Civil Division
Vermont Superior Court, Caledonia Unit – Civil Division
1126 Main Street, Suite 1, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Superior Court – Family Division
Vermont Superior Court, Caledonia Unit – Family Division
1126 Main Street, Suite 1, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Superior Court – Probate Division
Vermont Superior Court, Caledonia Unit – Probate Division
1126 Main Street, Suite 1, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Land Records (Town Clerk)
Waterford Town Clerk
532 Maple St, Waterford, VT 05819
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Waterford, VT
Criminal case records for Waterford 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 Waterford
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Caledonia Unit – Criminal Division1126 Main St, Suite 1, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819(802) 748-6600Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| State court system | Vermont Judiciary |
🔍 Background Check in Waterford, VT
A people search for Waterford 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 Waterford are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Waterford
| Town Clerk | Waterford Town Clerk532 Maple St, Waterford, VT 05819Mailing: PO Box 56, Lower Waterford, VT 05848(802) 748-2122Hours: M, T, Th 8:30am - 3:30pm; W 11am - 6pm Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Caledonia Unit – Criminal Division1126 Main St, Suite 1, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819(802) 748-6600Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Civil Division | Vermont Superior Court, Caledonia Unit – Civil Division1126 Main Street, Suite 1, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819(802) 748-6600Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Family Division | Vermont Superior Court, Caledonia Unit – Family Division1126 Main Street, Suite 1, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819(802) 748-6600Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday 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 Waterford, VT
Arrest and booking records for Waterford 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 Waterford
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Caledonia Unit – Criminal Division1126 Main St, Suite 1, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819(802) 748-6600Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| State court system | Vermont Judiciary |
🏛️ Court Records in Waterford, VT
Court records for Waterford include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Waterford, with addresses from the official Vermont Judiciary directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Waterford
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Caledonia Unit – Criminal Division1126 Main St, Suite 1, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819(802) 748-6600Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Civil Division | Vermont Superior Court, Caledonia Unit – Civil Division1126 Main Street, Suite 1, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819(802) 748-6600Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Family Division | Vermont Superior Court, Caledonia Unit – Family Division1126 Main Street, Suite 1, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819(802) 748-6600Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Probate Division | Vermont Superior Court, Caledonia Unit – Probate Division1126 Main Street, Suite 1, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819(802) 748-6600Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| State court system | Vermont Judiciary |
🏠 Property Records in Waterford, 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 Waterford
| Land Records (Town Clerk) | Waterford Town Clerk532 Maple St, Waterford, VT 05819(802) 748-2122 Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
| Town Clerk | Waterford Town Clerk532 Maple St, Waterford, VT 05819Mailing: PO Box 56, Lower Waterford, VT 05848(802) 748-2122Hours: M, T, Th 8:30am - 3:30pm; W 11am - 6pm Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Waterford, 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 Waterford
| Town Clerk | Waterford Town Clerk532 Maple St, Waterford, VT 05819Mailing: PO Box 56, Lower Waterford, VT 05848(802) 748-2122Hours: M, T, Th 8:30am - 3:30pm; W 11am - 6pm 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 Waterford, VT
The official sex offender registry for Waterford 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 Waterford
| Official registry | Vermont Sex Offender Registry (Vermont Crime Information Center) Source: vcic.vermont.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Waterford, 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 Waterford
| Superior Court – Family Division | Vermont Superior Court, Caledonia Unit – Family Division1126 Main Street, Suite 1, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819(802) 748-6600Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Tuesday 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 ↗ |