New Haven White Pages

New Haven white pages connect you with people, phone numbers, and public records across this major Connecticut city. Around 137,000 people live in New Haven, making it the third largest city in the state. The city sits in New Haven County and runs its own records through the City Clerk at 165 Church Street. New Haven also stands out for its strong commitment to open records access. The city has a dedicated FOIA process and an online request form that makes it simple to ask for records. Whether you need to find a person, check a public document, or trace an address in New Haven, this page lays out the tools and steps to help you do it. Try the search below to begin.

New Haven Public Records Access

New Haven takes public records seriously. The City of New Haven is committed to the principle that access to public records and meetings of public agencies is critical to good government. That commitment shows in how the city handles requests. Requests to inspect or copy public records under CT-FOIA shall be submitted to the City in writing or reduced to writing if made orally. You can use the New Haven FOIA request form online to get the process started quickly.

Once you submit your request, the city acknowledges it and may ask for details to narrow things down. Then departments search for the records in the ordinary course of business. Staff review the results for any exemptions under state law before releasing them. The whole system is built around making New Haven white pages and public records as open as possible.

The City Clerk at 165 Church Street is the main contact for records. Call (203) 946-7931 for vital statistics questions or general records help.

New Haven FOIA Fees and Process

Fees for New Haven records follow state law with a few local twists. Under Section 1-212, municipal agencies can charge up to 50 cents per page for copies. State agencies charge up to 25 cents. But New Haven goes further than most towns. The City shall waive the first five dollars of such fees. That means small requests often cost you nothing at all. If the reimbursement amount exceeds ten dollars, the requester shall make payment before the records are delivered. So for larger requests, expect to pay up front.

Fee waivers are also available for people who can't afford the cost. New Haven provides an Affidavit of Indigency form for this purpose. That is rare among Connecticut cities. Most towns charge the full rate with no exceptions. New Haven's approach makes its white pages and records system more open to everyone, regardless of income.

The state screenshot below shows the FOI Act text that sets out the rules New Haven follows for records access.

This page has the full text of the Freedom of Information Act that governs how New Haven and every other Connecticut town handles public records requests.

Note: New Haven receives many FOIA requests, so processing can take some time depending on how complex your ask is.

Search New Haven Court Records

Court records are free to search in New Haven. The Connecticut Judicial Branch civil case search covers all cases filed in courts that serve New Haven. This includes civil suits, family matters, housing cases, and small claims. Type a name and see if there are any matches. For criminal cases, the criminal convictions lookup shows records for people convicted in Connecticut courts, which covers New Haven cases too.

Probate records for New Haven are searchable through the probate court case lookup. These cover estates, guardianships, conservatorships, and related filings. If you are doing a New Haven white pages search and need to find out about a person's assets or family legal matters, probate records can be very useful. The state also hosts attorney and firm lookups if you need to verify a lawyer who practices in the New Haven area.

New Haven Business and License Search

Finding someone through their business or professional license is a solid approach for a New Haven white pages search. The Connecticut business search pulls up companies, LLCs, and trade names filed in the state, including those based in New Haven. Search by name or filing number to find ownership details and registered agents.

The eLicense portal covers more than 800 professional license types. All data within License Lookup is maintained by the State of Connecticut, updated instantly, and considered a primary source of verification. You can search for people in New Haven by first name, last name, or business name. Results show the license type, status, and address on file. This is a strong tool if you know what kind of work the person does.

The business search tool shown here lets you find any registered business in New Haven by name or owner.

New Haven Vital Records

Birth, death, and marriage certificates are held by the New Haven City Clerk. Under Section 7-51 of the Connecticut General Statutes, town clerks serve as registrars of vital statistics. The New Haven office at 165 Church Street keeps the original records for vital events that happen in the city. You can request copies in person during business hours.

The state Department of Public Health also maintains vital records and can fill requests by mail or in person at their Hartford office. Their phone number is (860) 509-7700. For most New Haven residents, the local clerk is faster and easier to reach. Under Section 1-210, these records are public. Anyone can request them. You do not need to give a reason.

Note: The New Haven City Clerk can only certify vital records for events that happened within New Haven city limits.

How New Haven Handles Appeals

If New Haven denies your records request, you have options. File an appeal with the Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission within 30 days. The Commission must hold a hearing within 30 days of getting your appeal. They then have 60 days to issue a ruling. Non-responses are treated as denials, so if New Haven doesn't get back to you within four business days, that alone gives you grounds to appeal.

The FOI Commission's site has a citizen's guide that walks through the steps. It covers what to do, how to file, and what to expect. For anyone doing a New Haven white pages search who runs into a wall, this is the path forward. The whole process is free.

The state civil case search page below is one of the tools you can use alongside a New Haven FOIA appeal to gather information.

This search covers all courts that serve New Haven and lets you look up cases by party name at no cost.

New Haven County Resources

New Haven is in New Haven County. While the county has no active government, you can find broader search tools and resources on the New Haven County white pages page.

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