Property records in Connecticut are maintained at the municipality level. The Town Assessor handles property valuations and assessment data. The Town Tax Collector handles tax bills and payments. These are separate offices with separate databases.
What this page covers: Connecticut property assessment lookups, tax record searches, and parcel/ownership data. What it does not cover: Recorded documents like deeds and mortgages (those are on the Recorded Documents page) or property transfer history.
Where to start: For property values and tax assessments, start with the Town Assessor. For tax payment history and bills, go to the Town Tax Collector. For ownership verification, you may need both the assessment records and the recorded documents.
Common mistake: Property assessment records (values and taxes) and recorded documents (deeds and liens) are maintained by different offices in Connecticut. The Town Assessor handles assessments; the Town Clerk handles recordings. Search both if you need the full picture.
Property Records Databases
In Connecticut, recording is handled by the Town Clerk.
Property Records
Connecticut Counties
All 8 Connecticut counties. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free statewide criminal search in Connecticut?▼
Connecticut's official criminal-history repository is operated by the state law-enforcement agency. Free public access to a complete criminal history is generally not available; an official background check typically requires fingerprints and a fee. Planning region-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.
How do I search Connecticut court cases?▼
Connecticut's court system is headed by the Connecticut Supreme Court. Trial-court business is handled by the Superior Court (13 judicial districts). Many Connecticut courts publish docket searches and case lookups online — see the Court Records tab above for direct links.
Where do I search Connecticut business entities?▼
The Connecticut Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) operates the official business-entity search. You can typically search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other registered entities by name or registration number. See the Licenses or Business tab above.
What is the difference between Assessor and Recorder in Connecticut?▼
The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some planning region offices combine these roles, others keep them separate. Check the specific planning region page for details.
How do I obtain a Connecticut birth or death certificate?▼
Connecticut vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (State Vital Records Office) and, in many cases, by local planning region clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.
Are Connecticut property records free to search?▼
Most planning region-level property and recorded-document searches are free for basic information through the Assessor or Recorder website. Certified copies of deeds typically have a per-page fee. Direct links are in the Property Records tab above.
How do I check a Connecticut sex offender?▼
The Connecticut sex offender registry is maintained by the state law-enforcement agency under the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The registry is searchable by name, ZIP code, or address.
