How to Search Hartford County Records, Connecticut Records (Start Here)
Hartford County Records, Connecticut — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Court cases: Local court clerk for case search.
- Property: Town Assessor for values. Recorder or Clerk for deeds and documents.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Select a database below to begin your search.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Court Dockets and Convictions | Criminal & Traffic
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Use this State of Connecticut Judicial Branch service to search for current criminal and traffic court dockets by defendant name or court location.
Court Records | Civil & Family Court
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Search Hartford County, Connecticut civil and family court cases by name, location, and case category.
Court Records | Civil & Family Dockets
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Search for Hartford County, Connecticut civil and family Court dockets by location, category, year, and case number.
Property & Tax Records
Unclaimed Property
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Search for unclaimed property in Connecticut by name of owner or property ID.
Business, Voter & Other
Foreclosure Sales
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Use this State of Connecticut Judicial Branch service to search by town for upcoming foreclosure sales in Hartford County, Connecticut.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Hartford County? ▼
Go to the Superior Court Clerk (state-run) for court records in Hartford County. For online case lookups, use CT Judicial Branch — it covers Connecticut Superior Court (unified, state-run) cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Hartford County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Town Clerk. For property values and assessment data, go to the Town Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Town Tax Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Hartford County? ▼
In Connecticut, vital records are handled by each city or town, not the town. Go to the Town Clerk for birth, death, and marriage records. The state also keeps copies.
Are Hartford County records available online? ▼
Hartford County has partial online coverage — 5 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, property records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
Does Hartford County have a county government? ▼
No. Connecticut abolished county government. Land records, vital records, and tax collection are all handled by individual city and town clerks. Courts are state-run. Go to the specific town or city clerk for the municipality where the property or event is located.
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