Bristol, VT Public Records
Bristol is a town in Addison County, Vermont, with an estimated population of 3,779 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 40.5 square miles of land. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates and land records start at the Bristol Town Clerk (1 South St, Bristol, VT 05443). Criminal and small-claims cases from Bristol are generally heard at the Vermont Superior Court, Addison Unit – Criminal Division.
📍 Bristol Record Offices & Courts
Town Clerk
Bristol Town Clerk
1 South St, Bristol, VT 05443
Mailing: PO Box 249, Bristol, VT 05443
Hours: M - Th 8am - 4:30pm; Closed F.
Superior Court – Criminal Division
Vermont Superior Court, Addison Unit – Criminal Division
7 Mahady Court, Middlebury, VT 05753
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the first Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m to noon, for in service training.
Superior Court – Civil Division
Vermont Superior Court, Addison Unit – Civil Division
7 Mahady Court, Middlebury, VT 05753
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the first Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Superior Court – Family Division
Vermont Superior Court, Addison Unit – Family Division
7 Mahady Court, Middlebury, VT 05753
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the first Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Superior Court – Probate Division
Vermont Superior Court, Addison Unit – Probate Division
7 Mahady Court, Middlebury, VT 05753
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the first Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Land Records (Town Clerk)
Bristol Town Clerk
1 South St, Bristol, VT 05443
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Bristol, VT
Criminal case records for Bristol are kept by the Vermont Judiciary. 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 Bristol
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Addison Unit – Criminal Division7 Mahady Court, Middlebury, VT 05753(802) 388-7741Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the first Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| State court system | Vermont Judiciary |
🔍 Background Check in Bristol, VT
A people search for Bristol 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 Bristol are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Bristol
| Town Clerk | Bristol Town Clerk1 South St, Bristol, VT 05443Mailing: PO Box 249, Bristol, VT 05443(802) 453-2410Hours: M - Th 8am - 4:30pm; Closed F. Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Addison Unit – Criminal Division7 Mahady Court, Middlebury, VT 05753(802) 388-7741Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the first Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Civil Division | Vermont Superior Court, Addison Unit – Civil Division7 Mahady Court, Middlebury, VT 05753(802) 388-7741Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the first Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Family Division | Vermont Superior Court, Addison Unit – Family Division7 Mahady Court, Middlebury, VT 05753(802) 388-7741Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the first Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Vermont Sex Offender Registry (Vermont Crime Information Center) Source: vcic.vermont.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Bristol, VT
Arrest and booking records for Bristol are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department or the Vermont 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 Bristol
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Addison Unit – Criminal Division7 Mahady Court, Middlebury, VT 05753(802) 388-7741Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the first Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| State court system | Vermont Judiciary |
🏛️ Court Records in Bristol, VT
Court records for Bristol include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Bristol, with addresses from the official Vermont Judiciary directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Bristol
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Addison Unit – Criminal Division7 Mahady Court, Middlebury, VT 05753(802) 388-7741Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the first Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Civil Division | Vermont Superior Court, Addison Unit – Civil Division7 Mahady Court, Middlebury, VT 05753(802) 388-7741Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the first Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Family Division | Vermont Superior Court, Addison Unit – Family Division7 Mahady Court, Middlebury, VT 05753(802) 388-7741Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the first Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Probate Division | Vermont Superior Court, Addison Unit – Probate Division7 Mahady Court, Middlebury, VT 05753(802) 388-7741Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the first Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| State court system | Vermont Judiciary |
🏠 Property Records in Bristol, VT
Vermont has no county registries of deeds: land records are kept by the town or city clerk. Property tax assessments are kept by the local assessor's office at the town or city hall.
🏠 Where to get property records for Bristol
| Land Records (Town Clerk) | Bristol Town Clerk1 South St, Bristol, VT 05443(802) 453-2410 Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
| Town Clerk | Bristol Town Clerk1 South St, Bristol, VT 05443Mailing: PO Box 249, Bristol, VT 05443(802) 453-2410Hours: M - Th 8am - 4:30pm; Closed F. Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Bristol, VT
In Vermont, certified birth and death certificates can be ordered from any town or city clerk, and the town clerk also keeps marriage and civil union records filed in the town. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Vermont Department of Health - Vital Records.
📜 Where to get vital records for Bristol
| Town Clerk | Bristol Town Clerk1 South St, Bristol, VT 05443Mailing: PO Box 249, Bristol, VT 05443(802) 453-2410Hours: M - Th 8am - 4:30pm; Closed F. Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
| State vital records office | Vermont Department of Health - Vital Records280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671 Source: healthvermont.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Bristol, VT
The official sex offender registry for Bristol 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 Bristol
| Official registry | Vermont Sex Offender Registry (Vermont Crime Information Center) Source: vcic.vermont.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Bristol, VT
Divorce cases are heard in the Family Division of the Vermont Superior Court in each county. The full divorce case file is kept by that court; a divorce certificate (a short summary record) can be requested from the Vermont Department of Health - Vital Records.
📄 Where to get divorce records for Bristol
| Superior Court – Family Division | Vermont Superior Court, Addison Unit – Family Division7 Mahady Court, Middlebury, VT 05753(802) 388-7741Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the first Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| State vital records office | Vermont Department of Health - Vital Records280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671 Source: healthvermont.gov ↗ |