Access New London County Residents Directory

New London County covers the southeastern corner of Connecticut and has a population of around 266,000 people. The New London County residents directory provides access to public records that can help you find people in Norwich, Groton, New London, and the smaller towns across this 666-square-mile area. You can search court cases, voter registration rolls, professional license databases, and business filings through free state websites. Whether you are trying to look up a specific person or just browse what records are available, the search tools below cover the main sources for New London County.

New London County Court Records

Court records are a central part of the New London County residents directory. Two judicial districts handle cases in this area: the New London Judicial District and the Norwich courts. Both cover civil, family, and criminal matters for the towns they serve. All case data from these courts goes into the statewide system, so you can search everything from one tool.

The Case Look-Up system from the Connecticut Judicial Branch is the main way to search. It is free. No account needed. Type in a name and the system shows every civil, family, housing, and small claims case that person has been involved in. For New London County residents, this covers divorce filings, custody cases, debt collection matters, and more. Results give you the case type, date filed, and court location. Under CGS Section 1-200, the state Freedom of Information Act keeps these records open to the public.

For criminal records, the Judicial Branch runs a criminal convictions database that is also free. Search by name to find anyone in New London County who has been found guilty of a crime. The results show charges, disposition dates, and the court that handled the case. A separate tool covers pending criminal cases that have not yet gone to trial.

The criminal convictions database goes back many years and is one of the most-used tools in the New London County residents directory.

Note: Some criminal records may not appear due to the Clean Slate law, which erases certain eligible offenses from the system.

New London County License Search

Professional license records are a useful part of the New London County residents directory. The eLicense system is one of the most powerful people search tools in Connecticut. It covers more than 850 types of licenses and credentials from over a dozen state agencies. You can search by name, city, or license type. If someone in New London County works as a doctor, nurse, contractor, real estate agent, or any other licensed profession, their info will show up here.

New London County has a mix of licensed workers. Norwich and Groton have health care providers, military-connected professionals, and tradespeople. New London has education and maritime industry workers. The eLicense search results show the person's name, license status, and issuing agency. All data is updated in real time. Under CGS Section 19a-14, the state must keep public profiles on physicians that include background info and disciplinary actions. So if you need to look up a doctor in New London County, you get their full public record.

The Probate Court case lookup is another source for the New London County residents directory. Probate records cover wills, estates, guardianships, and conservatorships. These records help trace family ties and property transfers in the area.

Search New London County Voter Records

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

Same-day voter registration is available in Connecticut. The pre-election cutoff is 18 days before Election Day. After that, voters can register and vote on the same day at their town's designated location. For the New London County residents directory, voter data gives you a quick confirmation of where someone is registered. It does not show a full address, but it does confirm the town.

Vital Records for New London County

Vital records round out the New London County residents directory. Birth, death, and marriage records are kept by each town clerk. The state Department of Public Health in Hartford also has statewide copies. Under CGS Section 7-51, access to some vital records is restricted based on your relationship to the person named. But even when full access is limited, the existence of these records confirms that a person was born, married, or died in a New London County town.

Town clerks in New London County can issue certificates for events that took place in their town. Hours and fees differ from town to town. The state office at 410 Capitol Avenue in Hartford has walk-in hours on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Phone help is at (860) 509-7700.

Vital records are especially helpful when you need to confirm a family connection or verify a life event for someone in New London County.

New London County Business Records

Business filings add to the New London County residents directory. If someone owns or runs a business in this part of the state, their name is likely on file. The Business Records Search lets you look up any entity registered with the state. You can search by name, ID number, or filing number. Results include the business name, principal, agent, date formed, and address.

New London County has a range of businesses. The Groton area is known for its naval base and defense contractors. Norwich has service and retail businesses. New London has maritime and education-related entities. Many small business filings list the home address of the owner or registered agent, which makes them a practical way to find people in this area.

Note: Business records are updated as new filings come in, so the data stays current for New London County searches.

Criminal History in New London County

The free court search tools cover most criminal record needs for the New London County residents directory. For a formal and certified check, the State Police Bureau of Identification handles requests under CGS Section 29-161a. The cost is $75 for a state check and $13.25 for a federal check. Fingerprinting by the State Police adds another $15. All requests go by mail to 1111 Country Club Road, Middletown, CT 06457.

Under CGS Section 54-142a, certain offenses are automatically erased from the system through the Clean Slate law. This means some criminal records for New London County residents will not show up in a search. The inmate search from the Department of Correction is a separate database for finding people currently in state custody. The Judicial Branch public records page lists all of these tools in one place, which makes it a useful starting point for any New London County people search.

New London County Regional Information

County governments were abolished in Connecticut in 1960. New London County has no county offices or elected officials. All records are held at the state or town level. The Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments serves this area for regional planning and coordination. This group covers the towns in the New London County area and can be a source of regional data.

• New London Judicial District covers the southern part of the county
• Norwich courts serve the northern towns
• Each town clerk keeps local vital records and land records
• The state portal at portal.ct.gov links to all agencies
• The Southeastern CT COG handles regional planning

New London County is smaller than Fairfield, Hartford, or New Haven counties, but the same state databases apply. Every search tool that works for the rest of the state works here too.

New London County Cities Directory

Three cities in New London County have their own pages in the residents directory. Each page has local search details and resources for that area.

Nearby Counties

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