How to Search Rutland County Records (Start Here)
Rutland County has 4 record-keeping departments, none of which share data with each other.
- The Court Clerk is where court records live in Vermont.
- For property values and ownership details, go to the Town Listers.
- Marriage records: contact the Town Clerk directly.
Worth knowing: Vermont uses Listers not Assessors, records at town level.
SearchSystems.net — 27+ years of verified sources.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Rutland County Court | Records
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Search Rutland County or statewide civil and small claims Court records online. An Activation fee is required that gives you five online searches.
PACER Federal Courts
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
.gov
Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
National Sex Offender Registry
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
.gov
Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
BLM General Land Office Records
Visit →Property & Tax Records
.gov
U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
Marriages, Deaths, Births
Visit →Vital Records
Official Free
Search by town for 1732-2005 birth, marriage, death, burial, and cemetery records in Rutland County. Includes the towns of Brandon, Castleton, Chittenden, Clarendon, Danby, Fair Haven, Hubbardton, Ira, Mendon, Middletown Springs, Mount Holly, Mount Tabor, Pawl
Genealogy Records
Visit →Vital Records
Official Free
Search Rutland County genealogy records online, including births, christenings, marriages, divorces, newspaper archives, deaths, obituaries, land records, military records, immigration records, probate, and tax records.
Business, Voter & Other
Vermont Business Search
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
.gov
Vermont SOS business search.
bizfilings.vermont.gov
USCIS Business Verification
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
.gov
US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Rutland County Court | Records
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Search Rutland County or statewide civil and small claims Court records online. An Activation fee is required that gives you five online searches.
Vital Records
Marriages, Deaths, Births
Visit →Vital Records
Official Free
Search by town for 1732-2005 birth, marriage, death, burial, and cemetery records in Rutland County. Includes the towns of Brandon, Castleton, Chittenden, Clarendon, Danby, Fair Haven, Hubbardton, Ira, Mendon, Middletown Springs, Mount Holly, Mount Tabor, Pawl
Genealogy Records
Visit →Vital Records
Official Free
Search Rutland County genealogy records online, including births, christenings, marriages, divorces, newspaper archives, deaths, obituaries, land records, military records, immigration records, probate, and tax records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Rutland County? ▼
Go to the Court Clerk for court records in Rutland County. For online case lookups, use Vermont Judiciary — it covers Vermont Superior Court (unified) cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Rutland County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Town Clerk. For property values and assessment data, go to the Town Listers. For tax bills and payments, go to the Town Treasurer / Tax Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Rutland County? ▼
In Vermont, vital records are handled by each city or town, not the county. Go to the Town Clerk for birth, death, and marriage records. The state also keeps copies.
Are Rutland County records available online? ▼
Online access in Rutland County is limited. We list 3 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
Is there a statewide search that covers Rutland County? ▼
For court records, yes — Vermont Judiciary covers Rutland County. For property and land records, you still need the Town Clerk in Rutland County directly.
Search Vermont by Record Type
Last reviewed: