Orange County Public Records
Orange County has 17 cities and towns with a combined estimated population of 30,050 (2024) across 687 square miles of land. Vermont counties have very limited government (mainly an assistant judges' office and sheriff); most records are kept by towns or by the state courts.
🏛 Orange County Courts & Record Offices
Superior Court – Civil Division
Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Civil Division
5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Superior Court – Criminal Division
Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Criminal Division
5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Superior Court – Family Division
Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Family Division
5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Superior Court – Probate Division
Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Probate Division
5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
📍 Orange County at a Glance
| Largest community | RandolphPopulation 4,917 (2024 est.) |
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Orange County, VT
Criminal case records for Orange County 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.
⚖️ Criminal Records offices in Orange County
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Criminal Division5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038(802) 685-4610Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗Serves 17 of 17 towns in the county |
| State court system | Vermont Judiciary |
🔍 Background Check in Orange County, VT
A people search for Orange County 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 Orange County are listed below.
🔍 Background Check offices in Orange County
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Criminal Division5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038(802) 685-4610Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗Serves 17 of 17 towns in the county |
| Superior Court – Civil Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Civil Division5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038(802) 685-4610Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗Serves 17 of 17 towns in the county |
| Superior Court – Family Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Family Division5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038(802) 685-4610Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the second Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗Serves 17 of 17 towns in the county |
| Sex offender registry | Vermont Sex Offender Registry (Vermont Crime Information Center) Source: vcic.vermont.gov ↗ |