Orange County Court Records

Orange County court records comprise details of trial court proceedings, including paperwork generated and maintained by relevant record custodians. Interested parties may obtain publicly available Orange County civil and criminal court hearings, rulings, and verdicts from respective custodians for a fee online, by mail, or in person. Criminal court records contain Orange County arrest records and any other information obtained through litigation.

Are Court Records Public in Orange County?

According to the Vermont Public Records Act and the Vermont Rules for Public Access to Court Records, anyone may inspect or access Orange County court records. However, Rule 6 of the Vermont Rules for Public Access to Court Records exempts specific records from public access. Such exemptions include records designated as confidential, sealed, or expunged by statute or court order, search warrant records before the return is filed, juvenile records, health-related information, and financial data like tax returns.

Orange County Court Records Search

Interested parties may search for court records via the Vermont Judiciary's Public Portal. Public Portal offers the general public online access to Orange County public case information, court calendars, and other relevant data without creating an account.

Alternatively, requesters seeking copies of case records filed in the county may submit a record request to the Orange County Superior Court. Information seekers may submit such requests in person, by mail, or by email. Regardless of the choice, record searchers must be prepared to show a valid photo ID and pay for copies of such documents.

Orange County Courts

Orange County's trial court system comprises Superior Courts, organized into court divisions by case type. The contact and locational details of the courts are as follows:

Vermont Superior Court - Orange (Civil, Criminal, Family and Probate Divisions)
5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038
Phone: (802) 685-4610

Orange County Criminal and Civil Records

Record searchers may access criminal and civil court records in Orange County via the Public Portal. The general public may access Civil Division and Judicial Bureau case summaries, including Orange County arrest records, by entering a record number or party's name. However, viewing and accessing public case types like criminal, family, probate, and others is only available through the Courthouse public access terminals.

Record searchers may visit the Orange Criminal or Civil Divisions to submit a completed request form. They may also mail their record request form to the court where the case was filed via mail or email. They must, however, follow up emailed requests with phone calls to confirm receipt.

Plain paper copies of Orange County criminal and civil court records cost $0.25 per page (minimum $1.00), while certified copies attract a fee of $5.00.

The contact and locational addresses of the Orange Civil and Criminal Divisions are as follows:

Vermont Superior Court
5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038
Phone: (802) 685-4610
Email: OrangeUnit@vtcourts.gov

Orange County Marriage Records

The Town Clerk's Office, where marriage licenses were issued, maintain Orange County marriage records. Requesters may obtain these records in person, by mail (marriages from 2023 to the present day), by email (noncertified copies), or online (via the Vermont Department of Health). Requesters may obtain certified copies of marriage records from 1902 through 2021 from the Vermont State Archives and Records Administration (VSARA).

Eligible persons may visit the Town Clerk's Office where the marriage license was issued to apply for certified copies of marriage records. They must provide the individuals' names and the marriage date.

Requesters wishing to mail their marriage record requests must download and complete the marriage certificate application form. They must mail the completed application form, a photocopy of the applicant's valid photo ID, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and a $10.00 check or money order to the following address:

Vermont Department of Health
Vital Records Office
280 State Drive
Waterbury, VT 05671-8370

Orange County Divorce Records

Eligible persons may access certified copies of divorce records maintained by the Department of Public Health from the Town Clerk's Office where a marriage was dissolved.

Requesters may obtain a request form to apply for certified copies of Orange County divorce certificates for divorces from 2023 to the present. Those who complete the Vermont State Archives and Records Administration (VSARA) Form may also obtain certified copies of divorce records from 1902 through 2021.

Eligible applicants wishing to receive their divorce records via mail must download and complete the divorce certificate application form. They must mail the completed application form, a photocopy of the applicant's valid photo ID, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and a $10.00 check or money order to the Vermont Department of Public Health at the address above.

Orange Birth Records

Orange County birth records are maintained by the Vermont Department of Health and Town Clerks in the towns where the births were registered. Under Vermont law, only eligible parties, such as record holders or family members, may order certified copies of these documents online, in person, or by mail.

Requesters submitting an Orange County birth certificate request must include a copy of accepted identification, the completed application form, any additional proof of authorization required, and a signed check or money order ($10.00 per certified copy) made out to the Vermont Department of Health.

Information searchers may also visit the relevant Town Clerk’s Office or Vermont State Archives for historical birth records.

Birth records are helpful when establishing identity, applying for official documents like passports, tracing genealogy, and accessing healthcare.

Orange Death Records

Eligible requesters may receive certified copies of Orange County death certificates from the Town Clerks where the births were registered (January 1, 1909, to present) and the Vermont Department of Health.

Those submitting an Orange County death certificate request must include a copy of accepted identification, the completed application form, any additional proof of authorization required, and a signed check or money order ($10.00 per certified copy) to the Vermont Department of Health.
Death certificates are essential when claiming life insurance, filing for Social Security benefits or a spouse’s pension, changing financial accounts or settling estates, and resolving inheritance issues.

Orange County Probate Court Records

The Orange Probate Division of the Orange County Superior Court maintains probate records. These records concern legal matters related to wills, estate settlements, guardianships, adoptions, name changes, and civil commitments.

Individuals looking for these types of records may submit a records request form to the Probate Division at the following address:

Orange Probate Division
5 Court Street, Chelsea, VT 05038
Phone: (802) 685-4610
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Email: OrangeUnit@vtcourts.gov

Orange County Property Records

Individuals seeking Orange County property records may access them through a county-authorized third-party land record database. This platform contains various Orange County property records indexed and scanned from February 2, 1980. Record searchers may view indexes free of charge, but downloading and printing records requires a subscription. Alternatively, requesters may visit the offices of individual town clerks in Orange County to access deeds and land records they maintain.

Orange County Court Records Online

Online search engines like the Vermont Judiciary's Public Portal help facilitate easy access to Orange County court records. Alternatively, third-party websites like Vermontcourtrecords.us may offer seamless access to the Orange County court records. These online repositories collate information from various sources, providing round-the-clock web access to information searchers. Individuals may view or download at any time. However, such sites operate independently of government agencies. As such, the records sought may be inaccurate, unavailable, or incomplete.