Vermont Criminal Records

To begin, add a criminal record or view a list of locations and resources for Vermont criminal records.

The Vermont Criminal Information Center (VCIC) holds the collection of Vermont criminal records that are generated all over the State by law agencies. Not all records are considered public and some criminal records in Vermont are considered confidential and not available at all to the general public. These restrictions are upheld by federal and state laws.

The Vermont Criminal Information Center (VCIC) processes all requests for Vermont criminal records and decides who can request them. They are strict about the purposes for criminal history checks in the State and are charged with the obligation of deciding who gets information about criminal records in Vermont and who doesn't. They must make sure that the information being used by the public is for purposes consistent with the laws of the State. By requesting information about the criminal history records of the State, one is responsible for giving their reasons and acting in a professional manner while viewing the records.

To order a criminal background check, fill out the Vermont Criminal Record mail-in form. Mail your application to:

A Vermont record check can be done on yourself or on another person. The form needed for a self request is here and there is a $20 fee. Mail the form to the Criminal Records Section Vermont Crime Information Center in Waterbury. Requests for people other than yourself are made with this form and mailed to the same address. The fee is also $20 and be sure to enclose a self addressed stamped envelope. For more information visit: Vermont Criminal Information Center