Williamstown, VT Public Records
Williamstown is a town in Orange County, Vermont, with an estimated population of 3,604 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 40.2 square miles of land. That is up about 85 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates and land records start at the Williamstown Town Clerk (2470 VT Route 14, Williamstown, VT 05679). Criminal and small-claims cases from Williamstown are generally heard at the Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Criminal Division.
📍 Williamstown Record Offices & Courts
Town Clerk
Williamstown Town Clerk
2470 VT Route 14, Williamstown, VT 05679
Mailing: PO Box 646, Williamstown, VT 05679
Hours: M - Th 8am - 4pm; F 8am - 2pm
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 – 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 – 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.
Land Records (Town Clerk)
Williamstown Town Clerk
2470 VT Route 14, Williamstown, VT 05679
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Williamstown, VT
Criminal case records for Williamstown 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 Williamstown
| 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 ↗ |
| State court system | Vermont Judiciary |
🔍 Background Check in Williamstown, VT
A people search for Williamstown 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 Williamstown are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Williamstown
| Town Clerk | Williamstown Town Clerk2470 VT Route 14, Williamstown, VT 05679Mailing: PO Box 646, Williamstown, VT 05679(802) 793-7507Hours: M - Th 8am - 4pm; F 8am - 2pm Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
| 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 ↗ |
| 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 ↗ |
| 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 ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Vermont Sex Offender Registry (Vermont Crime Information Center) Source: vcic.vermont.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Williamstown, VT
Arrest and booking records for Williamstown 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 Williamstown
| 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 ↗ |
| State court system | Vermont Judiciary |
🏛️ Court Records in Williamstown, VT
Court records for Williamstown include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Williamstown, with addresses from the official Vermont Judiciary directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Williamstown
| 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 ↗ |
| 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 ↗ |
| 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 ↗ |
| Superior Court – Probate Division | Vermont Superior Court, Orange Unit – Probate 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 ↗ |
| State court system | Vermont Judiciary |
🏠 Property Records in Williamstown, 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 Williamstown
| Land Records (Town Clerk) | Williamstown Town Clerk2470 VT Route 14, Williamstown, VT 05679(802) 793-7507 Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
| Town Clerk | Williamstown Town Clerk2470 VT Route 14, Williamstown, VT 05679Mailing: PO Box 646, Williamstown, VT 05679(802) 793-7507Hours: M - Th 8am - 4pm; F 8am - 2pm Source: outside.vermont.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Williamstown, 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 Williamstown
| Town Clerk | Williamstown Town Clerk2470 VT Route 14, Williamstown, VT 05679Mailing: PO Box 646, Williamstown, VT 05679(802) 793-7507Hours: M - Th 8am - 4pm; 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 Williamstown, VT
The official sex offender registry for Williamstown 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 Williamstown
| Official registry | Vermont Sex Offender Registry (Vermont Crime Information Center) Source: vcic.vermont.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Williamstown, 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 Williamstown
| 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 ↗ |
| State vital records office | Vermont Department of Health - Vital Records280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671 Source: healthvermont.gov ↗ |