Fairfield County White Pages

Fairfield County white pages cover the most populated part of Connecticut. Nearly 957,000 people live across the towns and cities in this southwestern corner of the state. You can search for people, find phone numbers, and look up public records through town clerk offices and state tools. Each town in Fairfield County keeps its own set of records since the county has no active government. The state also runs free online databases for court cases, vital records, and business filings that include Fairfield County data. Use the search tool below to start your lookup.

Fairfield County People Search Tools

Searching for people in Fairfield County starts with knowing where records are kept. Connecticut got rid of county governments back in 1960. That means there is no Fairfield County clerk office or central records department. Instead, each town manages its own records. Town clerks in places like Bridgeport, Stamford, and Norwalk handle vital records, land records, and trade name filings. They also serve as registrars of vital statistics under Section 7-51 of the Connecticut General Statutes. When you search for someone in Fairfield County, you may need to check multiple town offices depending on where that person lives or has lived.

The state provides several free tools that pull records from across Fairfield County. The Connecticut Judicial Branch civil case search lets you look up any person by name to find court records. This covers civil, family, housing, and small claims cases filed in courts that serve Fairfield County towns.

The Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission at portal.ct.gov/foi provides guidance for requesting records from Fairfield County towns and public agencies.

Through this site, you can learn how to file a records request with any Fairfield County town. The process is straightforward. Put your request in writing and send it to the town office. They must respond within four business days under Connecticut law.

Fairfield County Records Access

Public records in Fairfield County fall under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act. Section 1-200 defines public records broadly. Any data tied to public business counts. This includes handwritten notes, typed files, emails, and digital data. Section 1-210 says every person has the right to inspect and copy these records. You do not need to give a reason for your request. Fairfield County town offices cannot ask why you want the records or put limits on how you use them.

Fees for copies are set by state law. Under Section 1-212, towns in Fairfield County can charge up to 50 cents per page. State agencies charge up to 25 cents per page. No one can charge you just to look at records in person. Inspection is always free. Some Fairfield County towns have put their land records online, which lets you search indexes from home at no cost. The town clerks in Bridgeport, Stamford, Danbury, and other Fairfield County cities each run their own systems, so the online tools vary from town to town.

The Judicial Branch public records page is a good starting point for understanding what records are available statewide, including those from Fairfield County courts.

This page lists all the court databases you can search for free. It covers criminal convictions, pending cases, attorney lookups, and probate matters across Connecticut, with records that include Fairfield County filings.

Search Fairfield County Vital Records

Vital records are a key part of any people search. Birth, death, and marriage certificates help confirm someone's identity and trace family connections. In Fairfield County, each town clerk maintains these records locally. The Connecticut Department of Public Health also keeps copies at the state level. You can request records from either source, though the town office where the event happened is usually the fastest option.

The DPH office in Hartford handles requests by mail and in person. Their phone number is (860) 509-7700. Walk-in hours are limited to Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. For Fairfield County residents, contacting your local town clerk is often more convenient. Bridgeport's vital statistics office is at 999 Broad Street. Stamford's town clerk takes requests at 888 Washington Boulevard. Each office sets its own hours, so it helps to call first.

The state vital records site above shows how to order birth, death, and marriage certificates that cover any town in Fairfield County.

Note: Town clerks in Fairfield County can certify copies of vital records for events that took place in their town only.

Fairfield County Business and License Lookups

Looking up someone's business ties or professional license is another way to find information in Fairfield County. The Secretary of State's business search lets you find any company or trade name registered in Connecticut. This includes businesses in all Fairfield County towns. You can search by business name, owner name, or filing number.

Professional licenses are handled through the state eLicense portal. This database covers more than 800 license types. Doctors, real estate agents, contractors, and many other professionals in Fairfield County can be verified here. The data is updated in real time and counts as a primary source for verification. You can search by name, license number, or address.

The eLicense portal shown here lets you verify any professional license holder in Fairfield County by name or license number. Results show license status, address, and type.

Fairfield County Court Record Search

Court records are public in Connecticut. The state judiciary runs online search tools that cover all courts serving Fairfield County. The civil case search at civilinquiry.jud.ct.gov lets you look up cases by party name. You can find lawsuits, family court matters, housing disputes, and small claims cases. Criminal conviction records are also available online through a separate search tool.

Probate courts in Fairfield County handle estates, guardianships, and conservatorships. These records can be searched through the state probate court lookup at ctprobate.gov. Fairfield County has several probate districts, so you may need to check multiple courts depending on which town you are looking in.

The Connecticut Open Data portal also has datasets that cover Fairfield County. These include historical records, demographic data, and government agency information that can help with people searches.

How to Request Fairfield County Records

Getting records from a Fairfield County town is simple. Write your request and send it to the town clerk. You can email, fax, or mail it. Some towns accept requests through online forms. Under the Freedom of Information Act, the town has four business days to respond. If they deny your request, you can appeal to the FOIC within 30 days. The Commission must hold a hearing within 30 days after that and issue a ruling within 60 days.

• Put your request in writing with enough detail to find the records
• You do not need to state why you want the records
• Towns can charge up to 50 cents per page for copies
• Inspection in person is free at any Fairfield County town office
• Non-responses count as denials and you can appeal them

Note: Some records like personnel files and active law enforcement investigations are exempt from disclosure under Section 1-210(b).

Cities in Fairfield County

Fairfield County has 12 cities and towns with populations over 25,000. Each one has its own town clerk office where you can search for people and public records.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Fairfield County and have their own white pages resources.