| Superior Court | Addison Superior Court — Civil Division |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | 7 Mahady Court, Middlebury, VT 05753 (all divisions) |
| Phone | All divisions: 802-388-7741 |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., except holidays; closed the first Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m.–noon, for in-service training. |
| Earliest records noted | Varies by court — older files may be on paper or microfilm |
| Plain copy fee | $0.25 per page, $1.00 minimum |
| Certified copy fee | $5.00 per document (plus $0.25/page if the certified copy is provided to a non-party) |
Addison County is one of the simpler Vermont counties to deal with because every division of its Superior Court unit — Civil, Criminal, Family, and Probate — is housed at a single address, the Frank Mahady Courthouse at 7 Mahady Court in Middlebury, and shares one main phone number. As in every Vermont county, there is no separate "county clerk" for court records; the unit's Court Operations Manager runs the clerk's office for the trial divisions, and a Probate Register handles estate, guardianship, and adoption filings.
Only the Civil Division docket is searchable by the public online, through the Vermont Judiciary Public Portal. Criminal, family, and probate records are confidential from the general public online under 12 V.S.A. § 5, so those requests go through a phone call, an email to the unit's shared address, or a visit to the Middlebury courthouse.
Addison County lies along Lake Champlain between Burlington and Rutland and includes Middlebury, Vergennes, Bristol, and Bridport. All four divisions observe the statewide holiday calendar and close the first Friday of each month from 8:00 a.m. to noon for staff training.
Search Addison County court records online
Superior Court
Addison Superior Court — Civil Division
- Cost
- Free to review the docket in person or through the statewide portal; copy fees apply
- Coverage
- Civil Division case records for Addison County; the only division here searchable by the public online
- Records
- Civil
Run by a Court Operations Manager. Contact this office for civil, small-claims, foreclosure, and eviction case records.
Other courts
Addison Superior Court — Criminal Division
- Coverage
- Felony and misdemeanor criminal case records for Addison County
- Records
- Criminal
Not searchable online by the public; contact the Court Operations Manager or visit 7 Mahady Court, Middlebury.
Other courts
Addison Superior Court — Family Division
- Coverage
- Divorce, parentage, custody, relief-from-abuse, and juvenile case records for Addison County
- Records
- Family
Confidential by statute; not searchable online by the public.
Other courts
Addison Superior Court — Probate Division
- Coverage
- Estates, guardianship, adoption, and name-change records for Addison County
- Records
- Probate
Handled by a Probate Register at the same Mahady Court courthouse.
What is available online
The Vermont Judiciary Public Portal shows Civil Division docket entries and calendars for Addison County. Criminal, family, and probate cases are not shown to the public online under 12 V.S.A. § 5. Registered Vermont attorneys get broader online access to nonconfidential records in those divisions through the same portal. Because all four divisions share one building and one phone line (802-388-7741), tell the person who answers which division your case belongs to so the call is routed correctly; email goes to AddisonUnit@vtcourts.gov.
Which clerk has your record
In Vermont, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Vermont page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| Superior Court — Civil Division | Contract and debt disputes; Personal injury; Foreclosure and eviction | Court Operations Manager of the county unit |
| Superior Court — Criminal Division | Felony and misdemeanor prosecutions; DUI; Bail and arraignment | Court Operations Manager of the county unit |
| Superior Court — Family Division | Divorce and civil union dissolution; Parentage and custody; Child support | Court Operations Manager of the county unit |
| Superior Court — Probate Division | Estates and wills; Guardianship; Adoption | Clerk of the Probate Division (with a Probate Register handling filings) |
| Environmental Division | Act 250 land-use appeals; Municipal zoning and planning appeals; Environmental enforcement | Court Operations Manager, Environmental Division (statewide, sits in Barre) |
| Judicial Bureau | Traffic tickets; Municipal ordinance violations; Minor civil violations (e.g., underage alcohol/tobacco) | Court Operations Manager, Judicial Bureau (statewide) |
Request records in person or by mail
Addison County clerk offices
7 Mahady Court, Middlebury, VT 05753 (all divisions)
Phone: All divisions: 802-388-7741
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., except holidays; closed the first Friday of each month, 8:00 a.m.–noon, for in-service training.
Civil Division. Search the Vermont Judiciary Public Portal, or call or visit 7 Mahady Court in Middlebury. Copies can be requested in person, by mail, or by email; certified copies cost $5.00 per document under the statewide fee schedule.
Criminal Division. Contact the Criminal Division at the same courthouse, since case information is not online. Bring the docket number if you have it, or the defendant's name and an approximate date.
Family Division. Contact the Family Division at 7 Mahady Court. Because family cases are confidential, ask the Court Operations Manager what is available to a member of the public before visiting.
Probate Division. Contact the Probate Register at 7 Mahady Court for estate, guardianship, adoption, or name-change records. Adoption files are sealed and generally unavailable except to the parties.
By email. All four divisions accept email at AddisonUnit@vtcourts.gov; using it means agreeing to the Vermont Superior Court email policy posted on each division's page.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Vermont |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | $0.25 per page, $1.00 minimum |
| Certified copy | $5.00 per document (plus $0.25/page if the certified copy is provided to a non-party) |
Set under 32 V.S.A. § 1751 and published on the Vermont Judiciary's fee page; some proceedings (for example, two certified copies of an adoption decree or a name-change order) carry no fee. Confirm the current amount with the Court Operations Manager before sending payment, since fee statutes can change.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Vermont limits public access to court records in two separate ways: by statute, entire categories of case records are simply never posted online, and separately, individual records can be sealed or expunged by court order.
The Vermont guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
Can I look up an Addison County court case online?
Only Civil Division cases are searchable online, through the Vermont Judiciary Public Portal. Criminal, family, and probate cases are not posted online for the public under state law.
Where is the Addison County courthouse?
All four divisions — Civil, Criminal, Family, and Probate — are at the Frank Mahady Courthouse, 7 Mahady Court, Middlebury, VT 05753, and share the phone number 802-388-7741.
Who handles probate matters in Addison County?
The Probate Division of the Addison Superior Court in Middlebury, which has a Probate Register for estates, guardianships, adoptions, and name changes.
How do I get a certified copy of an Addison County court record?
Contact the division that heard the case in person, by phone, by email, or by mail. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document plus per-page copy fees under the statewide fee schedule.
Sources
- Addison Civil Division — Vermont Judiciary — https://www.vtcourts.gov/court-locations/addison-civil-division
- Addison Criminal Division — Vermont Judiciary — https://www.vtcourts.gov/court-locations/addison-criminal-division
- Addison Family Division — Vermont Judiciary — https://www.vtcourts.gov/court-locations/addison-family-division
- Addison Probate Division — Vermont Judiciary — https://www.vtcourts.gov/court-locations/addison-probate-division
- Vermont Judiciary — Organizational Charts — https://www.vtcourts.gov/about-vermont-judiciary/organizational-charts
- Vermont Judiciary Public Portal — https://portal.vtcourts.gov/Portal/?p=0
- Vermont Crime Information Center — Record Checks — https://vcic.vermont.gov/ch-information/record-checks
- Vermont Supreme Court — Published Opinions and Entry Orders — https://www.vtcourts.gov/supreme-court/published-opinions-and-entry-orders
- Vermont Judiciary — Fees — https://www.vtcourts.gov/fees
- Vermont Judiciary — Expunging and Sealing Criminal Records — https://www.vtcourts.gov/criminal/expungement
- 12 V.S.A. § 5 — Dissemination of Electronic Case Records — https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/12/001/00005
- 13 V.S.A. Chapter 230 — Expungement and Sealing of Criminal History Records — https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/chapter/13/230
- 32 V.S.A. § 1751 — Judiciary Record Fees — https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/32/001/01751
- United States District Court for the District of Vermont — https://www.vtd.uscourts.gov/
See also: all Vermont counties.