Search Groton White Pages
Groton white pages help you find people, phone numbers, and public records in this southeastern Connecticut town. With a population near 38,800, Groton is home to the Naval Submarine Base and a mix of long-time residents and military families. The Groton town clerk maintains records for all property, vital events, and licensing in town. If you need to look up a name, find a current address, or check records tied to a person in Groton, this page covers the tools and offices that can help. Groton sits in the New London County region, and since Connecticut has no county government, all records stay at the town level. Start with the search tool below or read on for details.
Groton Quick Facts
Groton Town Clerk Office
The Groton Town Clerk is the central source for local public records. Call them at (860) 441-6640 for questions about vital records, land documents, or licensing. The clerk serves as the registrar of vital statistics under Section 7-51 of the Connecticut General Statutes. That means birth, marriage, and death certificates for events in Groton are all stored here. The office also records deeds, mortgages, trade names, and military discharges.
If you are running a Groton white pages search and want to verify where someone lives or check property ownership, the town clerk has what you need. Land records are indexed by grantor and grantee under Section 7-34a, so you can search by a person's name to find all their property transactions in Groton. Walk-in visits during business hours let you inspect records at no cost. Copies are typically $1 per page, with certified copies costing a bit more.
The Groton town website links to all departments and services.
The Groton town homepage provides quick access to departments, online services, and public records for anyone doing a people search in the area.
Groton Public Records Access
Connecticut's Freedom of Information Act makes most government records in Groton open to anyone. You don't need a reason to ask. Under Section 1-210, every person has the right to inspect and copy public records from Groton town offices. Requests can be made in writing, and the town must respond within four business days. A non-response counts as a denial, which gives you grounds to file an appeal with the Freedom of Information Commission.
The FOIC is based in Hartford. They handle complaints from across the state, including Groton. If your records request gets denied, file the appeal within 30 days. The commission will schedule a hearing within 30 days of receiving your appeal and issue a ruling within 60 days. This process exists to make sure Groton and every other Connecticut town keeps its records open.
Note: Groton municipal offices can charge up to 50 cents per page for copies under Section 1-212, but in-person inspection of records is free.
State Search Tools for Groton
Several state-run databases cover Groton and can help with a white pages search. The Connecticut civil case lookup lets you search by name to find civil lawsuits, family court matters, housing cases, and small claims that involve anyone in Groton. The search is free. No account is needed. Criminal conviction records are on a separate page at the Judicial Branch site. Both tools are open to the public and pull from courts that serve the Groton area.
The Connecticut Judicial Branch maintains a public records resource page that lists all available search tools in one spot. From there you can also look up attorneys, check probate court cases, and find pending foreclosures. These databases cover the whole state, but you can narrow your results to Groton by using the town name or court location filters when they are available.
The Connecticut civil case search page shown above lets you look up any person by name. Results include cases from courts that cover Groton and all of New London County.
Groton People Search Resources
Beyond court records, Connecticut has other tools useful for a Groton white pages lookup. The eLicense portal verifies professional licenses across the state. Search by name or address to find licensed professionals in Groton. The portal covers more than 800 license types, from medical professionals to home improvement contractors.
The Connecticut Open Data portal gives access to hundreds of datasets from state agencies. Property data, environmental records, and demographic information can all help fill in details for a people search in Groton. Voter registration information is available through the Secretary of the State office as well.
- Civil case search covers lawsuits and family court in Groton
- Criminal conviction lookup is free through the Judicial Branch
- eLicense portal checks professional licenses by name
- Open Data portal has property and demographic data
- Vital records are at the Groton Town Clerk or state DPH
Groton Vital Records
Vital records play a big role in any white pages search. Birth certificates confirm a person's name, date of birth, and parents. Marriage records show name changes. Death records close out a person's file. The Groton Town Clerk keeps originals for all events that took place in town.
You can also request vital records from the Connecticut Department of Public Health in Hartford. The state office handles requests for records from any town in Connecticut. For people in Groton, the local clerk office is usually the quicker option. Call (860) 441-6640 to ask about current fees and required documents before you go.
New London County Resources
Groton is in the New London County area. Since Connecticut abolished county government in 1960, there are no county offices to contact. All public records sit with the town clerk. For regional resources covering the broader New London County area, check the New London County white pages page.
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