Groton Residents Directory

Groton is a town of more than 38,000 people in New London County, and the residents directory here pulls from town, state, and federal public records. You can search for Groton residents through court case databases, vital records at Town Hall, property tax rolls, and license lookups that the state runs online. Groton is home to the U.S. Naval Submarine Base, which adds a large transient population to the town's records. Most searches in the Groton residents directory are free, and you can run them from any computer through state websites.

Groton Town Clerk Records

The Groton Town Clerk keeps vital records and public filings for the town. Birth certificates, death records, and marriage licenses for events in Groton are all on file at this office. The clerk also processes land records, trade name certificates, and notary services. Town Hall is at 45 Fort Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340. Call (860) 441-6600 for questions. The town runs a manager form of government, so the Town Manager oversees daily operations while the clerk handles records.

Connecticut law says each town clerk has to keep vital records. Under CGS Section 7-51, the Groton Town Clerk files copies with the state Department of Public Health too. You can get records at Town Hall or through the state vital records office in Hartford. Either way works. The clerk can tell you the forms and fees for certified copies of Groton records.

Property records are a big part of the Groton residents directory. The Groton Assessor keeps data on every parcel in town. You can look up owners, assessed values, and lot details. The Tax Collector shows payment history. These records link real names to real addresses in Groton.

Groton Court Records Search

Court records let you look up people in the Groton residents directory fast. The Connecticut Judicial Branch runs free search tools that cover every court in the state. The civil and family case lookup lets you type a name and see all cases tied to that person. Groton cases fall under the New London Judicial District. Results show the case type, date it was filed, and its current status.

Criminal records are searchable too. The criminal convictions database shows guilty verdicts for people across the state, including Groton residents. You can see the charges, the court, and the date of the ruling. There is also a pending cases tool for active criminal matters. Both are free and need no account to use.

Family cases like divorce and custody show up in the civil lookup. Small claims and housing disputes are there too. The probate court lookup handles estates, guardianships, and conservatorships for Groton residents. All of these databases pull from the same statewide system, so one search covers a lot of ground.

Public Records in Groton

Several state databases help round out the Groton residents directory. The eLicense system covers more than 850 license types across Connecticut. If a Groton resident holds a professional license of any kind, their name will show up in this tool. It pulls data from over a dozen state agencies and stays up to date in real time. Search by name or license type to find results.

Voter records are public in Connecticut. The voter registration lookup from the Secretary of the State lets you check if someone in Groton is registered to vote. You need a last name, first name, the town, and a date of birth. This tool can help confirm that a person lives in Groton. Under CGS Section 9-23g, voter rolls are public records kept by each town.

Business filings are another strong source. The Business Records Search lets you look up any entity on file with the state. Results show the name, agent, address, and formation date. This is a good way to find Groton residents who own or run a business.

Note: The Groton Police Department handles local requests for incident reports and accident data at the town level.

Groton Directory Resources

The Town of Groton website is the hub for local government services and public records in the town.

From the Groton site you can reach every town department. It has office hours, phone numbers, online forms, and links to local services. If you need to make a records request in person, the site will tell you where to go and when the office is open.

Groton Records and Public Access

Connecticut's Freedom of Information Act covers all records in Groton. Under CGS Section 1-200, you have the right to inspect most government records. This applies to the town clerk, assessor, police, and every other Groton office. Some records have limits. Sealed court files and certain vital records are not open. But the bulk of what the town and state hold is available to the public.

If Groton denies your request, you can file a complaint with the state FOI Commission. Most requests go through without a problem. Knowing this right is useful when you search the Groton residents directory and run into a dead end at a local office.

New London County and Groton

Groton sits in New London County on the Connecticut coast. County government was abolished in 1960, so there is no county clerk to visit. Public records live at the town or state level. New London County still works as a judicial and geographic zone though. Court cases from Groton go through the New London Judicial District. Federal and state agencies group data by county, so a New London County search can pull up Groton records. See our New London County residents directory page for more details.

Nearby Connecticut Cities

Groton is close to several other cities in eastern Connecticut. Each town has its own clerk and local records offices. Check these nearby residents directories for more search options.