Background Checks in Connecticut | Online Background Check

Background Check Resources in the State of Connecticut

Background checks are regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Most state laws concerning public records and background checks are very liberal and straightforward. In the State of Connecticut, public documents are available for anyone who wants to get through appropriate channels official state agency. Background checks are essential to the ability of parties to enter into various legally binding and as such are always a great idea. Background checks typically require written permission before performing the investigation. Occasionally, you may obtain reports without permission, but the findings can lack in-depth details.

If the background check negatively affects the consumer, the party accessing public records must furnish a copy of the report and an overview of consumer rights set up by the FCRA, and allow the consumer fair time to challenge the report. Due to the increased threat of identity theft, some states (eg California), now can require the employer to provide a copy of background check to the consumer, regardless of its content.Call the numbers below (or visit the websites listed) to know how to access the specific background information you are seeking. Public information may be accessed online or by phone, mail or in person.

It is always better to call before you send written questions to obtain accurate information addressing / ordering.

Connecticut Cities

Waterbury

Connecticut Background Check Contact Information

Connecticut State Information Hotline:
(860)566-4200

Connecticut State Website:
www.state.ct.us

State Archives
Criminal Records
Department of Public Safety
Bureau of Identification
PO Box 2794
Middleton CT 06759-9294
(860) 685-8480
(860) 685-8361 (fax)
www.state.ct.us/dps

Driving Records
Department of Motor Vehicles
Copy Records Section
60 State St., Room 305
Wethersfield CT 06109
(860) 263-5154
(fax number not provided)
www.ct.gov/dmv/site/default.asp

Vehicle Ownership Information
Department of Motor Vehicles
Copy Record Unit
60 State St., Room 305
Wethersfield CT 06109
(860) 263-5154
(fax number not provided)
www.ct.gov/dmv/site/default.asp

Vital Statistics (birth, death, divorce, marriage)
[all records presently available at county level only]
Department of Public Health
Vital Records Section
P.O. Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134-0308
(860) 509-7897
www.state.ct.us/dps

Business/Corporate Records
Secretary of State
Commercial Recoding Division
30 Trinity St.
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 509-6003
(860) 509-6068 (fax)
www.sots.state.ct.us

Workers Compensation Information
Workers Compensation Commission
12 Oak St.
Hartford, CT 06106
(860)493-1500
(860) 247-1361 (fax)
www.sots.state.ct.us

UCCs and Federal Tax Liens
Secretary of State
UCC Division
PO Box 150470
Hartford CT 06115-0470
(860) 509-6002
(860) 509-6068 (fax)
www.sots.state.ct.us

City-County Cross Index

Fairfield Judicial District Vital Records
1061 Main St.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 579-6527

Hartford Judicial District
177 Columbus Blvd.
New Britain CT 06051
(860) 548-2700

Litchfield County
P.O. Box 247
15 West St.
Litchfield, CT06759
(860) 567-0885

Middlesex County
1 Court St., 2nd Floor
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 343-6445

New Haven County
14 W. River St.
Milford CT 06460
(203) 877-4293

ONLINE: Assessor (City of Milford)
http://data.visionappraisal.com/MilfordCT/

New London County
181 State St.
New London, CT 06320
(860) 443-5363

Tolland County
20 Park St.
Rockville CT 06066
(860) 896-4920

Windham County
155 Church St.
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 928-7749

Town/Cities - Assessors

Town of Hamden
http://data.visionappraisal.com/hamdenct/