Hartford People Search Directory

Hartford is the capital of Connecticut and a strong starting point for any residents directory search. The city has more than 122,000 people and sits at the center of Hartford County. Public records in Hartford come from local city offices, state agencies based right in the capital, and online databases that cover the full state. You can search for Hartford residents through court records, vital records at the city clerk, property data, voter rolls, and license lookups. The city also runs an open data portal that adds even more ways to find people and information.

Hartford City Clerk Records

The Hartford City Clerk keeps vital records and public documents for the capital city. Birth certificates, death records, and marriage licenses for events in Hartford are on file here. City Hall is at 550 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103. The clerk's direct line is (860) 757-9750, and you can also reach them at Hartfordclerk@hartford.gov. Mayor Arunan Arulampalam heads the city government. In-person visits during business hours are the fastest way to get certified copies of local records.

Hartford runs a CivicWeb Portal for legislative documents and city records. This tool gives you access to council agendas, minutes, and other official documents. It is not a people search tool on its own, but it can turn up names and details tied to Hartford residents involved in city business. The portal is free to use.

Property records come from the Assessor's Office and the Tax Collector. These offices track ownership, assessed values, and tax payments for every parcel in Hartford. Property data is one of the most reliable parts of the Hartford residents directory because it ties real names to real addresses in the city.

Under CGS Section 7-51, every town clerk must keep vital records and file copies with the state Department of Public Health. Hartford follows this rule, so records exist at both the local and state level.

Court Records for Hartford People

Hartford is in the Hartford Judicial District. All cases filed in this district are searchable through the statewide databases run by the Connecticut Judicial Branch. The case lookup covers civil suits, family cases, housing disputes, and small claims. Search by name and the system returns every matching case from any court in Connecticut.

The criminal convictions database shows guilty verdicts. You can find charges, court location, and disposition date. This is a free tool. No account is needed. For active cases, there is also a criminal pending cases database. Both tools pull from all courts, so Hartford cases are always included.

Note: Under CGS Section 54-142a, certain criminal records may be erased through the Clean Slate law if the offense is eligible.

Hartford Public Records and Open Data

Hartford stands out from other Connecticut cities because it runs an Open Data portal. This site has datasets on property, taxes, city service requests, and more. You can search and download data sets that may contain names and addresses of Hartford residents. The portal includes a property viewer, tax map viewer, and inspector viewer. It also shows Hartford311 service requests, which log issues reported by residents across the city.

The eLicense system covers professional licenses held by Hartford residents. More than 850 license types are in the system. Search by name and you can see the license status, type, and the agency that issued it. Doctors, contractors, real estate agents, and many other professionals show up here. Under CGS Section 1-200, the Freedom of Information Act gives the public a right to inspect government records, and this applies to license data too.

Voter registration is public. Use the voter lookup tool to check if a Hartford resident is registered to vote. Business filings are also searchable through the state business records search. The Hartford Police Department takes records requests for local incidents and reports.

Hartford Directory Resources

The City of Hartford website is the central hub for local government services and public records in the state capital.

The Hartford city website shown above gives you direct links to the assessor, tax collector, police, and other departments that hold public records. It is the best local starting point for a Hartford people search.

Hartford County Records

Hartford is in Hartford County, the second most populated county in Connecticut. County government was abolished in 1960, but Hartford County remains an important judicial and geographic area. Court cases filed in Hartford go through the Hartford Judicial District. Federal agencies and state reports still use the county as a grouping. Our Hartford County residents directory page covers resources for all towns in the county.

Nearby Cities to Search

These cities border Hartford or sit close by in the Hartford County area. Each has its own local records offices and residents directory resources.