About Connecticut Public Records

Connecticut public records are governed by the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Chapter 14 of the Connecticut General Statutes. The Act gives any person the right to inspect or copy public records held by any state or municipal agency. The Freedom of Information Commission oversees compliance and hears appeals. Exemptions cover personnel records, pending litigation, security plans, and certain medical or law-enforcement materials.

Connecticut Public Records

Court Records

Worker Compensation Opinions
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Browse this listing of Connecticut Worker Compensation Review Board opinions by year, name and/or statute/regulation/issue to view full texts of opinions.
🌐 wcc.state.ct.us

Criminal Records

Active Warrants
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Connecticut Judicial Branch index of arrest warrants for violation of probation, orders to incarcerate, or failure to appear.
🌐 jud2.ct.gov
Criminal Histories (info)
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Go here to find information from the Connecticut Department of Public Safety on how to mail a written request for a criminal history to the Connecticut State Police Bureau of Identification.
🌐 ct.gov
Inmates
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Search this database of Connecticut inmates by inmate #, name and/or DOB to view corresponding info, latest admission date, status, bond amount, controlling offense and sentence/release dates.
🌐 ctinmateinfo.state.ct.us

Property Records

Vital Records

Licenses

Attorneys and Law Firms
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The Judicial Branch of the State of Connecticut provides this database of attorneys and law firms, searchable by name or juris number.
🌐 ct.gov
Bail Bondsman
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Professional Bail Bondsman licensed by the Connecticut State Police.
🌐 ct.gov
Insurance
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Connecticut Insurance Department license verification for insurance agents, producers, brokers, and insurance companies.
🌐 cidverifylicense.ct.gov
Liquor Licenses
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Connecticut license verification for liquor licenses. Includes brew pubs, amphitheaters, cafes, bowling alley, out of state shippers, and more.
🌐 elicense.ct.gov
Licensing Info Center
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Browse or search a list of Connecticut license types. Gives what the license applies to, description, transaction type, normal duration, application fee, prerequisites, required documentation, res...
🌐 ct-clic.com

Business

Sales Finance Companies
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Browse the State of Connecticut Department of Banking Consumer Credit Division list by name for Connecticut licensed Sales Finance Companies.
🌐 ct.gov
Small Loan Companies
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Browse the State of Connecticut Department of Banking Consumer Credit Division list by name for Connecticut licensed Small Loan Companies.
🌐 ct.gov

Civic

Collection Agencies
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Browse the State of Connecticut Department of Banking Consumer Credit Division list by name for Connecticut licensed Consumer Collection Agencies.
🌐 ct.gov
Legislation
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Search the Connecticut General Assembly for Legislative Documents and Bills by document, sponsor/cosponsor, committeee, title/action, range, or alphabetically by subject.
🌐 cga.ct.gov
Lobbyists
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Connecticut Office of State Ethics search for registered lobbyists, their clients and various related political and financial filings.
🌐 oseapps.ct.gov
Voters
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Lookup a Connecticut voter registration by town, name, and date of birth.
🌐 dir.ct.gov
Archives - Civil War Soldiers & Orphans
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Search this Connecticut State Library Archives database of Fitch's Home for Soldiers & Orphans. Most residents were Civil War veterans. Search by name, branch of military, regiment, company, or d...
🌐 cslib.org

Other

* State of Connecticut Website
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Official website for the State of Connecticut, information on government agencies, organizations, offices, departments, and officials.
🌐 ct.gov
Bail Enforcement Instructors
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Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on "List of Approved Instructors" to view the Connecticut Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection list of licensed bail enforcement ...
🌐 ct.gov
Credit Unions
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View this listing of credit unions in Connecticut. Includes name, address, phone number, and principal.
🌐 ct.gov
Crime Related News
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Provided by the Department of Public Safety. View police / crime related news including arrest information. Covers a time span of approximately two weeks.
🌐 ct.gov
Debt Adjusters
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Browse the State of Connecticut Department of Banking Consumer Credit Division list by name for Connecticut licensed Debt Adjusters.
🌐 ct.gov
Delinquent Taxpayers
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Browse the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services top 100 delinquent business and personal taxpayers lists.
🌐 ct.gov
Pistol Permit Appeals
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Connecticut Board of Firearms Permit Examiners lists of persons appealing revocation or denial of pistol permits.
🌐 ct.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

What public records are available in Connecticut?

Connecticut provides public access to court records, criminal histories, vital records (birth/death/marriage), property records, professional licenses, voter registration, and business filings. Each record type has its own page on SearchSystems.net.

Are Connecticut public records free?

Most online lookups — court calendars, property assessor portals, license verification, voter status — are free. Certified copies and fingerprint-based criminal-history checks typically carry a state fee.

What law governs public records in Connecticut?

Connecticut public records are governed by the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Chapter 14 of the Connecticut General Statutes.

How do I request a record not available online?

File a written records request with the state or local agency that maintains the record. Most Connecticut agencies must respond within a fixed statutory window (typically 3–15 business days).