Wells, VT Public Records
Wells is a town in Rutland County, Vermont, with an estimated population of 1,208 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 22.3 square miles of land. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates and land records start at the Wells Town Clerk (1064 VT Route 30, Wells, VT 05774). Criminal and small-claims cases from Wells are generally heard at the Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Unit – Criminal Division.
📍 Wells Record Offices & Courts
Town Clerk
Wells Town Clerk
1064 VT Route 30, Wells, VT 05774
Mailing: PO Box 585, Wells, VT 05774
Hours: M, W 7am - 4pm; T 7am - 6pm; Other days by appt.
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)
Wells Town Clerk
1064 VT Route 30, Wells, VT 05774
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Wells, VT
Criminal case records for Wells 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 Wells
| 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 Wells, VT
A people search for Wells 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 Wells are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Wells
| Town Clerk | Wells Town Clerk1064 VT Route 30, Wells, VT 05774Mailing: PO Box 585, Wells, VT 05774(802) 645-0486Hours: M, W 7am - 4pm; T 7am - 6pm; Other days by appt. 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 Wells, VT
Arrest and booking records for Wells 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 Wells
| 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 Wells, VT
Court records for Wells include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Wells, with addresses from the official Vermont Judiciary directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Wells
| 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 Wells, 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 Wells
| Land Records (Town Clerk) | Wells Town Clerk1064 VT Route 30, Wells, VT 05774(802) 645-0486 Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
| Town Clerk | Wells Town Clerk1064 VT Route 30, Wells, VT 05774Mailing: PO Box 585, Wells, VT 05774(802) 645-0486Hours: M, W 7am - 4pm; T 7am - 6pm; Other days by appt. Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Wells, 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 Wells
| Town Clerk | Wells Town Clerk1064 VT Route 30, Wells, VT 05774Mailing: PO Box 585, Wells, VT 05774(802) 645-0486Hours: M, W 7am - 4pm; T 7am - 6pm; Other days by appt. 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 Wells, VT
The official sex offender registry for Wells 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 Wells
| Official registry | Vermont Sex Offender Registry (Vermont Crime Information Center) Source: vcic.vermont.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Wells, 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 Wells
| 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 ↗ |