Rutland City, VT Public Records
Rutland City is a city in Rutland County, Vermont, with an estimated population of 15,565 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 7.6 square miles of land. That is down about 245 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates and land records start at the Rutland Town Town Clerk (181 Business Route 4, Center Rutland, VT 05736). Criminal and small-claims cases from Rutland City are generally heard at the Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Unit – Criminal Division.
📍 Rutland City Record Offices & Courts
City Clerk
Rutland Town Town Clerk
181 Business Route 4, Center Rutland, VT 05736
Hours: M - Th 8am - 4:30pm; F 8am - 2pm
Superior Court – Criminal Division
Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Unit – Criminal Division
9 Merchants Row, Rutland, VT 05701
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the first Tuesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Superior Court – Civil Division
Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Unit – Civil Division
83 Center St, Rutland, VT 05701
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the first Thursday of each month, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., for in service training.
Superior Court – Family Division
Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Unit – Family Division
9 Merchants Row, Rutland, VT 05701
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the first Tuesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training.
Superior Court – Probate Division
Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Unit – Probate Division
83 Center Street, Rutland, VT 05701
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the first Thursday of each month, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., for in service training.
Land Records (Town Clerk)
Rutland Town Town Clerk
181 Business Route 4, Center Rutland, VT 05736
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Rutland City, VT
Criminal case records for Rutland City 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 Rutland City
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Unit – Criminal Division9 Merchants Row, Rutland, VT 05701(802) 786-5880Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the first Tuesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| State court system | Vermont Judiciary |
🔍 Background Check in Rutland City, VT
A people search for Rutland City 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 Rutland City are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Rutland City
| City Clerk | Rutland Town Town Clerk181 Business Route 4, Center Rutland, VT 05736(802) 773-2528Hours: M - Th 8am - 4:30pm; F 8am - 2pm Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Unit – Criminal Division9 Merchants Row, Rutland, VT 05701(802) 786-5880Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the first Tuesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Civil Division | Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Unit – Civil Division83 Center St, Rutland, VT 05701(802) 775-4394Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the first Thursday of each month, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Family Division | Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Unit – Family Division9 Merchants Row, Rutland, VT 05701(802) 786-5856Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the first Tuesday 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 Rutland City, VT
Arrest and booking records for Rutland City 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 Rutland City
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Unit – Criminal Division9 Merchants Row, Rutland, VT 05701(802) 786-5880Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the first Tuesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| State court system | Vermont Judiciary |
🏛️ Court Records in Rutland City, VT
Court records for Rutland City include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Rutland City, with addresses from the official Vermont Judiciary directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Rutland City
| Superior Court – Criminal Division | Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Unit – Criminal Division9 Merchants Row, Rutland, VT 05701(802) 786-5880Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the first Tuesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Civil Division | Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Unit – Civil Division83 Center St, Rutland, VT 05701(802) 775-4394Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the first Thursday of each month, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Family Division | Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Unit – Family Division9 Merchants Row, Rutland, VT 05701(802) 786-5856Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the first Tuesday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to noon, for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| Superior Court – Probate Division | Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Unit – Probate Division83 Center Street, Rutland, VT 05701(802) 775-0114Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the first Thursday of each month, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., for in service training. Source: vermontjudiciary.org ↗ |
| State court system | Vermont Judiciary |
🏠 Property Records in Rutland City, 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 Rutland City
| Land Records (Town Clerk) | Rutland Town Town Clerk181 Business Route 4, Center Rutland, VT 05736(802) 773-2528 Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
| City Clerk | Rutland Town Town Clerk181 Business Route 4, Center Rutland, VT 05736(802) 773-2528Hours: M - Th 8am - 4:30pm; F 8am - 2pm Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Rutland City, 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 Rutland City
| City Clerk | Rutland Town Town Clerk181 Business Route 4, Center Rutland, VT 05736(802) 773-2528Hours: M - Th 8am - 4:30pm; F 8am - 2pm 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 Rutland City, VT
The official sex offender registry for Rutland City 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 Rutland City
| Official registry | Vermont Sex Offender Registry (Vermont Crime Information Center) Source: vcic.vermont.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Rutland City, 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 Rutland City
| Superior Court – Family Division | Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Unit – Family Division9 Merchants Row, Rutland, VT 05701(802) 786-5856Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except during observed holidays. Closed the first Tuesday 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 ↗ |