New Britain Residents Directory

New Britain is a city of about 75,900 people in Hartford County, Connecticut. The New Britain residents directory collects public records from the city clerk, state court systems, property assessment rolls, and statewide databases for licenses and voter data. You can use these records to find people who live or have lived in New Britain. Mayor Erin E. Stewart leads city government, and most local offices are at City Hall on West Main Street. Free state search tools cover New Britain court cases, business filings, and professional licenses, so many searches cost nothing.

New Britain City Clerk Records

The New Britain City Clerk is the local source for vital records and public filings. This office keeps birth certificates, death records, and marriage licenses for events in New Britain. City Hall is at 27 West Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051. Call (860) 826-3300 for general questions. The clerk handles walk-in requests during business hours and can issue certified copies of most vital records on the spot.

Property records for New Britain are split between two offices. The Assessor's Office maintains data on every property in the city, including ownership, assessed value, and lot size. The Tax Collector tracks tax payments and will show if a property has unpaid balances or liens. Property records connect names with addresses, which is why they are a useful part of the New Britain residents directory.

Connecticut law requires town clerks to maintain vital records. Under CGS Section 7-51, the New Britain clerk sends copies of all vital records to the state Department of Public Health. If the local office is unable to fill your request, the state office may have the records you need.

New Britain Court Record Searches

New Britain is in the New Britain Judicial District. Court cases filed in this area are searchable through the statewide tools from the Connecticut Judicial Branch. The civil and family case lookup covers civil suits, family cases like divorce and custody, housing matters, and small claims. Search by name and results come up from every court in the state. This means your search covers New Britain and all other towns at the same time.

The criminal convictions database is the tool for checking criminal records. It shows guilty verdicts, charges, court, and date. Free to use. No login required. For New Britain residents, this is a quick first step for any criminal record check.

The probate court lookup covers estate filings, guardianships, and conservatorships in the New Britain area. These records can help you trace family connections and property transfers.

Note: Under CGS Section 54-142a, some criminal records in Connecticut may be erased if the person qualifies under the Clean Slate law.

Public Records in New Britain

Beyond courts and the clerk, the New Britain residents directory draws from several state databases. The eLicense system is a powerful tool that covers more than 850 professional license types. Search for a New Britain resident by name, and the results will show any license they hold, along with the status and issuing agency. This includes medical professionals, real estate agents, home contractors, and dozens of other fields.

Voter registration data can confirm where a person lives. The voter registration lookup checks if someone is registered in New Britain. You need the person's name, town, and date of birth. Under CGS Section 9-23g, voter rolls are public and maintained by each town. The Connecticut Business Records Search is useful for finding New Britain residents who own or manage a business. Results show the entity name, agent, and address.

The New Britain Police Department handles records requests for local incident reports and accident data. The Judicial Branch public records page is a good bookmark for all free state search tools. Under CGS Section 1-200, Connecticut's Freedom of Information Act gives the public the right to inspect most government records.

New Britain Search Resources

The City of New Britain website is where you can access all local departments and public services for the city.

The New Britain city website above links to the city clerk, assessor, tax collector, and police. These departments are the local holders of public records used in the New Britain residents directory. You can also submit FOIA requests through the city site.

Hartford County and New Britain

New Britain is in Hartford County, the second largest county by population in Connecticut. County government was abolished in 1960, but the county still serves as a judicial area and geographic boundary. Court cases from New Britain go through the New Britain Judicial District, which is within Hartford County. Visit our Hartford County residents directory page for resources that span all towns in the county.

Hartford County has many other cities with their own clerk offices and local records. If someone has moved within the county, state-level databases will catch records from all towns. But local vital records and property data stay with each town clerk. Checking the neighboring town's clerk office can fill in gaps when a person has lived in more than one place.

Nearby Cities for People Searches

These cities are close to New Britain in the Hartford County area. Each has its own residents directory page with local record info.