How to Search Vermont Wants & Warrants (Start Here)

Active warrants in Vermont are maintained by law enforcement at state, county, and local levels. There is no single database of all warrants in Vermont.

What this page covers: Vermont state warrant databases, most-wanted lists, and county-level warrant search tools where available. What it does not cover: Federal warrants (those are handled by the U.S. Marshals and FBI).

Where to start: Check the state law enforcement agency first for statewide warrant searches. For county-level warrants, contact the county sheriff. Many county sheriffs post active warrant lists on their websites.

Common mistake: Most-wanted lists only show high-priority fugitives. If you need to check whether someone has any active warrant, a most-wanted list is not enough — contact the county sheriff or clerk of court directly.

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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: Vermont wants & warrants URL verified against the official state publisher at vsp.vermont.gov on the review date. 7 primary .gov sources cited below.

Vermont Wants & Warrants — Key Facts (2026)

Outstanding warrants, fugitive lists, and active sheriff's warrants for Vermont — what's public, what isn't, and how to verify in 2026.
Public
Public-facing fugitive list
Yes (state portal)
Sealed
Active arrest warrants
Often non-public until executed
NCIC
Federal warrant index
Law enforcement only
$0
Cost of public warrant lookup
Free in most states
24-48h
New filings lag
Typical processing delay
Where a warrant lives (typical visibility)
Sheriff most-wanted list
100%
State fugitive portal
90%
NCIC (federal index)
0%
Sealed arrest warrant
0%
FBI Top-10 (national)
100%
Unit: % publicly searchable.

What Changed in 2026 — Vermont Wants & Warrants

2026
Vermont wants & warrants portal active
The official Vermont portal at vsp.vermont.gov continues to serve as the canonical entry point for wants & warrants in 2026.
2026
Latest federal complement for wants & warrants
The FBI Most Wanted Fugitives at www.fbi.gov provides federal-level context that complements Vermont state records.
2026
Vermont access in 2026
For 2026, Vermont continues to publish wants & warrants information through state-authorized portals; check vsp.vermont.gov for current fees and processing times.
2026
Federal records framework refresh
Federal record types (federal liens, federal land, federal vital statistics) continue to live OUTSIDE Vermont's state portal — see the Primary Sources below for the .gov complement.

The 3-Path Vermont Warrant Search

1
Path 1 — Sheriff most-wanted
Most Vermont sheriffs publish a 'Most Wanted' page on the county sheriff's official .gov or county site.
2
Path 2 — State fugitive portal
Vermont's statewide fugitive/warrant list is published by the state law enforcement agency.
3
Path 3 — Federal fugitives
FBI Most Wanted (fbi.gov/wanted) and U.S. Marshals 15 Most Wanted (usmarshals.gov) are the public federal lists.

Five Things People Get Wrong About Vermont Wants & Warrants

❌ Myth: "No warrant online = no warrant exists."
✓ Truth: False. Many Vermont counties never publish active warrants online. Call the sheriff or court clerk to confirm.
❌ Myth: "NCIC is searchable by the public."
✓ Truth: False. NCIC is law-enforcement only. The public cannot directly search the national crime index.
❌ Myth: "FBI Most Wanted = all federal fugitives."
✓ Truth: False. The Ten Most Wanted is symbolic. Thousands of federal fugitives exist; many never appear publicly.
❌ Myth: "Sealed warrants are deleted."
✓ Truth: False. Sealed warrants still exist — they just don't appear in public search. Law enforcement can still see them.
❌ Myth: "Private warrant lookup sites are official."
✓ Truth: False. Only Vermont state and county .gov sources are authoritative; third-party sites often have stale or incorrect data.

Primary Sources (All .gov / Official)

Related Wants & Warrants Resources

Related Public Records
National view of this topic: All states: Wants & warrants
Sample Vermont counties: Addison · Bennington · Caledonia · Chittenden · Essex

Wants & Warrants Databases

20 official Vermont government wants & warrants databases.

Wants & Warrants

ST
Vermont State Police Public Info
Official Free
Current arrest information including names, hometowns and charges.
ST
Vermont State Police
Official Free
Statewide law enforcement reporting and contact.
ST
Department of Public Safety
Official Free
Parent agency for state law enforcement operations.
ST
VCIC Crime Information Center
Official Free
State warrant data submitted by Vermont law enforcement.
CO
VT Department of Corrections
Official Free
DOC home — escape notifications and offender search.
IN
VT DOC Offender Locator
Official Free
Search for individuals in DOC custody.
PR
VT DOC Probation Offices
Official Free
Community-based offices handling probation/parole violations.
FE
U.S. Marshals Service
Official Free
Federal fugitive apprehension nationwide.
FE
FBI Most Wanted
Official Free
FBI national most-wanted list.
🌐 fbi.gov
FE
FBI Top Ten Most Wanted
Official Free
FBI Top Ten most wanted fugitives.
🌐 fbi.gov
FE
FBI Crime Data Explorer
Official Free
Uniform Crime Reporting and warrant data.
FE
ICE Most Wanted
Official Free
Immigration and Customs Enforcement most-wanted fugitives.
🌐 ice.gov
FE
DEA Fugitives
Official Free
Drug Enforcement Administration fugitive list.
🌐 dea.gov
FE
ATF Most Wanted
Official Free
Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives wanted list.
🌐 atf.gov
FE
U.S. Secret Service Most Wanted
Official Free
Secret Service wanted fugitives.
FE
NSOPW Sex Offender Search
Official Free
National sex offender public website search for Vermont.
MU
Brattleboro Police Warrants
Official Free
Local warrant info for Brattleboro, Vermont.
MU
Burlington Police Department
Official Free
Burlington police arrests and warrants info.
MU
South Burlington Police
Official Free
South Burlington police warrants and arrests.
FE
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Official Free
Federal inmate locator including Vermont facilities.
🌐 bop.gov

Vermont Counties

All 14 Vermont counties. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.

Frequently Asked Questions

Vermont's statewide wanted-persons and active-warrant information is published by the Official Vermont Wants & Warrants. View the current list at vsp.vermont.gov. Additional federal fugitives can be reviewed on the FBI Most-Wanted portal.

Most warrants in Vermont are issued at the county or municipal level by the local court or sheriff. The Official Vermont Wants & Warrants (vsp.vermont.gov) publishes statewide and felony-level warrant data; for misdemeanor and traffic warrants you generally must contact the clerk of the issuing court directly. Sheriffs in each county also maintain local active-warrant pages.

No. Only sworn law-enforcement officers can serve and execute warrants in Vermont. Civilians who locate a wanted person should report the information to the Official Vermont Wants & Warrants or local law enforcement at vsp.vermont.gov rather than attempt direct contact. Some Vermont warrants also carry a reward administered by the issuing agency.

A Vermont warrant generally must be cleared through the court that issued it — by appearing in person, hiring counsel, or filing a motion to quash. The Official Vermont Wants & Warrants can confirm whether a warrant is currently active in the statewide system at vsp.vermont.gov, but only the issuing judge can recall or quash it.

Yes. Vermont warrants that meet entry criteria are uploaded to the FBI's National Crime Information Center (NCIC), making them visible to law enforcement nationwide. The Official Vermont Wants & Warrants at vsp.vermont.gov manages Vermont's NCIC interface and entry standards.