Groton, CT Public Records
Groton is a town in New London County, Connecticut, with an estimated population of 38,762 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 31.1 square miles of land. That is up about 370 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates and land records start at the Groton Town Clerk (Groton Town Hall) (45 Fort Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340). Criminal and small-claims cases from Groton are generally heard at the Geographical Area 10 at New London.
📍 Groton Record Offices & Courts
Town Clerk
Groton Town Clerk (Groton Town Hall)
45 Fort Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340
Superior Court (Judicial District)
New London Judicial District Courthouse
70 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320
Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle)
Geographical Area 10 at New London
112 Broad Street, New London, CT 06320
Probate Court
Southeastern CT Regional Probate Court (PD-30)
Town Hall, 45 Fort Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 - 4:30
Land Records (Town Clerk)
Groton Town Clerk (Groton Town Hall)
45 Fort Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Groton, CT
Criminal case records for Groton 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 Groton
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | New London Judicial District Courthouse70 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle) | Geographical Area 10 at New London112 Broad Street, New London, CT 06320 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Connecticut Judicial Branch |
🔍 Background Check in Groton, CT
A people search for Groton 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 Groton are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Groton
| Town Clerk | Groton Town Clerk (Groton Town Hall)45 Fort Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340(860) 441-6640 Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | New London Judicial District Courthouse70 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle) | Geographical Area 10 at New London112 Broad Street, New London, CT 06320 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Connecticut Sex Offender Registry (Dept. of Emergency Services & Public Protection) Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Groton, CT
Arrest and booking records for Groton 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 Groton
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | New London Judicial District Courthouse70 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle) | Geographical Area 10 at New London112 Broad Street, New London, CT 06320 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Connecticut Judicial Branch |
🏛️ Court Records in Groton, CT
Court records for Groton include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Groton, with addresses from the official Connecticut Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Groton
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | New London Judicial District Courthouse70 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle) | Geographical Area 10 at New London112 Broad Street, New London, CT 06320 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Probate Court | Southeastern CT Regional Probate Court (PD-30)Town Hall, 45 Fort Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340(860) 441-6655Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 - 4:30 Source: ctprobate.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Connecticut Judicial Branch |
🏠 Property Records in Groton, 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 Groton
| Land Records (Town Clerk) | Groton Town Clerk (Groton Town Hall)45 Fort Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340(860) 441-6640 Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
| Town Clerk | Groton Town Clerk (Groton Town Hall)45 Fort Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340(860) 441-6640 Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Groton, 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 Groton
| Town Clerk | Groton Town Clerk (Groton Town Hall)45 Fort Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340(860) 441-6640 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 Groton, CT
The official sex offender registry for Groton 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 Groton
| Official registry | Connecticut Sex Offender Registry (Dept. of Emergency Services & Public Protection) Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Groton, 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 Groton
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | New London Judicial District Courthouse70 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320 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 ↗ |