Search Hartford County Residents Directory

Hartford County sits at the center of Connecticut and has a population of about 895,000 people. The Hartford County residents directory connects you to public records that cover court cases, voter rolls, vital records, business filings, and professional licenses for people in this area. You can search for residents in Hartford, New Britain, West Hartford, Bristol, Manchester, and more than a dozen other towns. Hartford is also the state capital, which means many of the key state agencies that hold public records are based right here in this county.

Hartford County Court Records Lookup

Court records form the backbone of the Hartford County residents directory. Three judicial districts cover this area: the Hartford Judicial District, the New Britain Judicial District, and courts serving Manchester and surrounding towns. All of these feed into the statewide case search system. You do not need to know which court handled a case. Just search by name and the system pulls up all matches across Hartford County and the rest of the state.

The Case Look-Up tool from the Connecticut Judicial Branch is free. It covers civil, family, housing, and small claims cases. Type in a person's name and you can see every case they have been part of in Hartford County or anywhere in Connecticut. This includes divorce filings, custody cases, landlord disputes, and debt matters. The results give you the case type, filing date, and status. Under CGS Section 1-200, the state's Freedom of Information Act makes court records open to the public.

Criminal records for Hartford County residents are also free to search. The criminal convictions database shows anyone who has been found guilty of a crime in Connecticut. You can search by name and see the charges, court, and date of disposition. There is a separate tool for pending criminal cases that have not yet reached a verdict.

Note: Hartford County has some of the highest case volumes in the state due to its large population and the presence of the state capital.

Hartford County People Search Tools

Because Hartford is the state capital, many of the agencies that hold public records are based in this county. The main state portal links to every state agency from one place. You can reach the Judicial Branch, the Department of Public Health, the Secretary of the State, and more from this site. For a Hartford County residents directory search, this is a strong starting point.

The Judicial Branch public records page is another key resource. It lists every free public record database in the state. Court records, business filings, criminal history tools, and license lookups are all linked from this one page. If you are trying to find someone in Hartford County, this directory saves time by putting all the tools in front of you at once.

The state portal is where all Hartford County public record searches begin, since Connecticut runs its records at the state and town level rather than the county level.

Hartford County Vital Records Search

Vital records play a role in the Hartford County residents directory. The State Vital Records Office is at 410 Capitol Avenue in Hartford, right in this county. Walk-in hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Phone help is at (860) 509-7700. Birth, death, and marriage records are on file here for the whole state.

Each town in Hartford County also has its own clerk who keeps local copies of vital records. Under CGS Section 7-51, access to some vital records is limited based on your relationship to the person. But the existence of these records helps confirm that someone was born, married, or died in a Hartford County town. Town clerks can issue certificates for events that took place in their town. Fees and hours vary by town, so it helps to call ahead.

Having the state vital records office in Hartford County makes it easier for local residents to get records in person.

Professional Licenses in Hartford County

License data is a strong part of the Hartford County residents directory. Many people in this area hold professional licenses. You can search for them through the eLicense system, which covers more than 850 credential types from over a dozen state agencies. Search by name, city, or license type to find Hartford County residents who work in licensed fields. The data is kept in real time and is considered a primary source for verification.

Hartford has a large health care sector. West Hartford and Glastonbury are home to many real estate professionals. Bristol and New Britain have a high count of contractors and tradespeople. Under CGS Section 19a-14, the state keeps public profiles on all physicians, which include background info and any disciplinary actions. So if you are trying to find a doctor in Hartford County, you can look up their full record through the state.

Hartford County Voter and Business Records

Voter registration is another piece of the Hartford County residents directory. The voter registration lookup lets you check if someone is registered to vote in a Hartford County town. You need the person's town, last name, first name, and date of birth. Under CGS Section 9-23g, voter rolls are public records kept by each town. This is a fast way to confirm that someone lives in a certain area.

Business records also help with Hartford County people searches. The Business Records Search lets you look up any entity on file with the state. Results show the business name, principal, agent, and address. If someone in Hartford County owns a business, their name and address are likely in this database. More than 360,000 small businesses are registered in Connecticut, and a large share are in the Hartford area.

Business filings often list the home address of sole proprietors and LLC members, which makes them a useful part of any Hartford County residents search.

Note: Voter lookup requires the person's date of birth, so you need some basic info before you can run a search.

Hartford County Criminal Records

The free court search tools cover most criminal record needs for the Hartford County residents directory. But for a full and certified check, the State Police Bureau of Identification handles formal criminal history requests under CGS Section 29-161a. The cost is $75 for a state check and $13.25 for a federal check. There is also a $15 fee if the State Police take your fingerprints. All requests go by mail to 1111 Country Club Road in Middletown.

Under CGS Section 54-142a, certain past offenses are erased through the Clean Slate law. This law took effect in 2019. It means some criminal records for Hartford County residents may no longer appear in search results. The inmate search tool from the Department of Correction is a separate database that shows people currently in state custody.

Hartford County Regional Information

Connecticut got rid of county governments in 1960. Hartford County has no county offices or elected county officials. All public records are at the state or town level. The Capitol Region Council of Governments serves the Hartford area for regional planning and coordination. This group covers 38 towns and is a source of local data for anyone doing a Hartford County people search.

• Hartford Judicial District covers the city of Hartford and nearby towns
• New Britain Judicial District covers New Britain, Bristol, and surrounding areas
• Manchester courts serve the eastern part of Hartford County
• Each town clerk keeps local vital records and land records
• The Capitol Region COG coordinates regional services for 38 towns

The Probate Court case lookup is also useful for the Hartford County residents directory. Probate records cover wills, estates, and guardianships. These records can help trace family connections.

Hartford County Cities Directory

Hartford County has 15 towns and cities with pages in the residents directory. Each one has its own local search resources and record keepers. Pick a city below to find people search tools for that area.

Nearby Counties

Searching for people outside Hartford County? These neighboring counties each have their own residents directory pages.