Conduct a thorough criminal background check in Vermont by searching criminal history, Vermont court records, find current past addresses, check Vermont prison, jail inmate records, and Vermont department of corrections records. Also check Vermont professional licenses and other credentials.



Free Background Check in Vermont

This Vermont Criminal Information Center (VCIC) internet site has been designed to provide extensive information on many of our various programs to include pertinent program instuctions, FAQ's, and downloadable forms. Additional informational links and some slide show presentations can also be found on our site to assist you in getting the information you need.

Record Checks

Below you will find information on how to obtain a criminal record check for various purposes. Please read all information carefully before you begin any process.

If you wish to obtain a Criminal Conviction report on yourself or anyone else then click on the "Vermont Conviction Report (VCCRIS)"link at the right. You will need to provide a Name and Date of Birth and there is a $30.00 charge per conviction report. The benefit is an immediate result to your computer that you can print or save.

Click on the link for "Vermont Record Checks" at the right If you are requesting a record check that will require a notary seal for one of the following:

  • Personal Review
  • International Adoption
  • Licensing
  • Employment
  • Housing
  • Governor’s Pardon
  • Civil Court Proceeding
  • Child Custody
  • Foreign travel/Immigration

Processing of record check requests received via US mail take from 5 – 7 business days for processing. By coming into our office you can obtain your notarized record check in approximately 10 minutes. Walk in's who require a complete criminal history record will need two forms of positive identification.



What Is an Vermont Background Check?

An Vermont Background Check offers a comprehensive search in public records for:

  • Vital records, like births, deaths, marriages, and divorces
  • Current contact information and previous addresses
  • Criminal records, convictions and prison records or sex offender registration
  • Civil court filings, like civil judgments
  • Tax liens and bankruptcies
  • Records of real estate ownership and registered assets
  • Professional and business licenses

Vermont background check is available through the state or through premium data aggregation services who conduct public record data searches and provide you with a report.. Each state, and sometimes each county, has different rules on how much information is available and who can access background check data. Therefore a background check may still not contain every record about a person, however in most cases it is very thorough. Most premium background check services use multiple databases of public records in order to provide you with their background reports.