Vermont public records are governed by the Vermont Public Records Act (1 V.S.A. §§ 315-320), which declares that officers of government are trustees and servants of the people and shall make public records freely available. The Vermont Crime Information Center (VCIC) administers statewide criminal history under 20 V.S.A. § 2056a, town Clerks hold land records (Vermont has no county-level recording offices) under 24 V.S.A. § 1154, and the Vermont Judiciary publishes court information at vermontjudiciary.org.
About Vermont Public Records
Vermont Public Records
See record-type pages for detailed sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What public records are available in Vermont?
Vermont 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 Vermont 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 Vermont?
Vermont public records are governed by 1 V.S.A. §§ 315-320 (Vermont Public Records Act), which presumes records of every public body are open for inspection unless specifically exempted.
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 Vermont agencies must respond within a fixed statutory window (typically 3–15 business days).