Find Litchfield County White Pages

Litchfield County white pages cover northwestern Connecticut, where around 185,000 people live in 26 towns. This is a more rural part of the state. Torrington is the largest town with about 35,700 residents. New Milford comes next at roughly 28,700. Since Connecticut abolished county government in 1960, there is no central Litchfield County records office. Town clerks handle all public records locally. State databases add another layer of search options for finding people across Litchfield County. Enter a name in the search tool below to begin.

Litchfield County Records Overview

Litchfield County has 26 towns. Each town runs its own clerk office. That is the only way to get local records here because there is no county government. Torrington's town clerk is at (860) 489-2228. New Milford's clerk can be reached at (860) 355-6020. Smaller towns like Watertown, Winchester, and Thomaston all have clerks too. They keep vital records, land records, trade name certificates, and election materials.

Town clerks in Litchfield County serve as the registrar of vital statistics for their town. This is required under Section 7-51 of the Connecticut General Statutes. They maintain birth, death, and marriage records. Land records fall under Section 7-34a, which requires town clerks to record deeds, mortgages, and other property documents. These records are indexed by grantor and grantee, making them useful for people searches.

Search Litchfield County People

Finding someone in Litchfield County means using a mix of town records and state databases. The town clerk in the person's hometown is the most direct source. But if you do not know which town they live in, or if you want broader results, the state tools work well.

The Connecticut civil case search is free and covers all courts in the state. Enter a name to see if anyone in Litchfield County has been part of a civil, family, housing, or small claims case. Criminal conviction records have their own separate search tool on the Judicial Branch public records page. Both are free to use.

The Judicial Branch page shown above lists every court database available for Litchfield County searches, from civil cases to probate records.

The eLicense portal lets you search for licensed professionals in Litchfield County by name. Over 800 license types are in the system. Results include name, address, license status, and type. The Secretary of State business search covers businesses registered in Litchfield County towns as well.

Note: All state search tools are free and do not require registration or an account to use.

Litchfield County Vital Records

Vital records in Litchfield County are held by the town clerk in each of the 26 towns. Birth certificates, marriage records, and death certificates can all be requested from the clerk in the town where the event took place. For instance, if someone was born in Torrington, the Torrington clerk has that record. The Department of Public Health keeps state-level copies as well and can be reached at (860) 509-7700.

The state vital records site above explains how to order birth, death, and marriage certificates for Litchfield County residents through the DPH office in Hartford.

The DPH walk-in hours are Monday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Friday 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Since Litchfield County is in the northwestern part of the state, getting to Hartford takes some driving. Most people find it easier to contact their local town clerk for vital records.

Litchfield County FOIA Rights

Your right to public records in Litchfield County comes from the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act. Section 1-210 states that all records kept by public agencies are public, and anyone can inspect or copy them. Section 1-200 defines public records broadly to cover all recorded data tied to public business. You do not need to give a reason when you ask for records.

Copy fees are capped by Section 1-212. Town offices in Litchfield County can charge up to 50 cents per page. In-person inspection is always free. If a town fails to respond within four business days, it counts as a denial. You have 30 days to appeal denied requests to the Freedom of Information Commission. Contact the FOIC at (860) 566-5682 or email foi@ct.gov for help.

• Requests should be in writing with enough detail to locate the records
• No reason or purpose is needed for any request
• Personnel files have a 10 business day response window
• Some records are exempt, such as active investigations and trade secrets

Litchfield County Online Databases

Even though Litchfield County is more rural than some other parts of Connecticut, residents still have full access to every state-run database. The Open Data portal has hundreds of public datasets from state agencies. Some include town-level data for Litchfield County communities. The probate court lookup at ctprobate.gov covers estate and guardianship matters in Litchfield County probate districts.

The Open Data portal above has public datasets that can supplement Litchfield County white pages searches with demographic and government data.

Land records online access varies across Litchfield County's 26 towns. Some towns offer online searching through subscription portals. Others still require in-person visits. Call the town clerk in the specific town you need to search before making a trip, especially for the smaller towns in the area.

Cities in Litchfield County

Two towns in Litchfield County have populations over 25,000.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Litchfield County in Connecticut.