Canterbury, CT Public Records
Canterbury is a town in Windham County, Connecticut, with an estimated population of 5,222 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 39.9 square miles of land. That is up about 180 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates and land records start at the Canterbury Town Clerk (One Municipal Drive) (Canterbury, CT 06331). Criminal and small-claims cases from Canterbury are generally heard at the Geographical Area 11 at Danielson.
📍 Canterbury Record Offices & Courts
Town Clerk
Canterbury Town Clerk (One Municipal Drive)
Canterbury, CT 06331
Superior Court (Judicial District)
Windham Judicial District Courthouse
155 Church Street, Putnam, CT 06260
Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle)
Geographical Area 11 at Danielson
120 School Street, Danielson, CT 06239
Probate Court
Plainfield-Killingly Regional Probate Court (PD-27)
Town Hall, 8 Community Avenue, Plainfield, CT 06374
Hours: Mon - Thurs 7:30 - 5:30
Land Records (Town Clerk)
Canterbury Town Clerk (One Municipal Drive)
Canterbury, CT 06331
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Canterbury, CT
Criminal case records for Canterbury are kept by the Connecticut Judicial Branch. Misdemeanors and arraignments are generally handled by the local trial court, and felonies by the Superior Court. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office.
⚖️ Where to get criminal records for Canterbury
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | Windham Judicial District Courthouse155 Church Street, Putnam, CT 06260 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle) | Geographical Area 11 at Danielson120 School Street, Danielson, CT 06239 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Connecticut Judicial Branch |
🔍 Background Check in Canterbury, CT
A people search for Canterbury pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Canterbury are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Canterbury
| Town Clerk | Canterbury Town Clerk (One Municipal Drive)Canterbury, CT 06331(860) 546-9377 ext. 17 Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | Windham Judicial District Courthouse155 Church Street, Putnam, CT 06260 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle) | Geographical Area 11 at Danielson120 School Street, Danielson, CT 06239 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Connecticut Sex Offender Registry (Dept. of Emergency Services & Public Protection) Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Canterbury, CT
Arrest and booking records for Canterbury are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department or the Connecticut State Police. Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
📋 Where to get arrest records for Canterbury
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | Windham Judicial District Courthouse155 Church Street, Putnam, CT 06260 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle) | Geographical Area 11 at Danielson120 School Street, Danielson, CT 06239 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Connecticut Judicial Branch |
🏛️ Court Records in Canterbury, CT
Court records for Canterbury include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Canterbury, with addresses from the official Connecticut Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Canterbury
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | Windham Judicial District Courthouse155 Church Street, Putnam, CT 06260 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle) | Geographical Area 11 at Danielson120 School Street, Danielson, CT 06239 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Probate Court | Plainfield-Killingly Regional Probate Court (PD-27)Town Hall, 8 Community Avenue, Plainfield, CT 06374(860) 230-3031Hours: Mon - Thurs 7:30 - 5:30 Source: ctprobate.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Connecticut Judicial Branch |
🏠 Property Records in Canterbury, CT
Connecticut has no county registries: land records are recorded by the town clerk in each town. Property tax assessments are kept by the local assessor's office at the town or city hall.
🏠 Where to get property records for Canterbury
| Land Records (Town Clerk) | Canterbury Town Clerk (One Municipal Drive)Canterbury, CT 06331(860) 546-9377 ext. 17 Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
| Town Clerk | Canterbury Town Clerk (One Municipal Drive)Canterbury, CT 06331(860) 546-9377 ext. 17 Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Canterbury, CT
In Connecticut, the town clerk (registrar of vital statistics) in the town where the event occurred keeps birth, marriage and death records. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Connecticut Department of Public Health - State Vital Records Office.
📜 Where to get vital records for Canterbury
| Town Clerk | Canterbury Town Clerk (One Municipal Drive)Canterbury, CT 06331(860) 546-9377 ext. 17 Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
| State vital records office | Connecticut Department of Public Health - State Vital Records Office410 Capitol Avenue, 1st Floor, Hartford, CT 06106 Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Canterbury, CT
The official sex offender registry for Canterbury is maintained by the state. Search it directly — it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
🔒 Where to get sex offender registry for Canterbury
| Official registry | Connecticut Sex Offender Registry (Dept. of Emergency Services & Public Protection) Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Canterbury, CT
Divorce cases are filed in the Superior Court for the judicial district (family matters). The full divorce case file is kept by that court; a divorce certificate (a short summary record) can be requested from the Connecticut Department of Public Health - State Vital Records Office.
📄 Where to get divorce records for Canterbury
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | Windham Judicial District Courthouse155 Church Street, Putnam, CT 06260 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| State vital records office | Connecticut Department of Public Health - State Vital Records Office410 Capitol Avenue, 1st Floor, Hartford, CT 06106 Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |