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Torrington, Connecticut town records

In Torrington, deeds are recorded by the City Clerk; property values come from the Assessor.

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On this page
  1. Where to get each record
  2. Deeds and land records
  3. Property values, owners and tax bills
  4. Court records: which clerk keeps which case
  5. Marriage records
  6. Divorce records
  7. Birth certificates
  8. Death certificates
  9. Probate records and wills
  10. Business names (DBA)
  11. Good to know about Torrington records
  12. Office addresses, phones and hours
  13. Records that are not online: public records requests
  14. Questions people ask
  15. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  16. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsCity Clerk's Office3Search deeds1Free search, fee for copies$1 per page2
Property values and ownersAssessor's Office4Property search5—
Property tax billsTax Collector's Office6Tax bill search6—
Court cases—Connecticut Superior Court, Litchfield Judicial District7
Connecticut Superior Court, Geographical Area No. 18 at Torrington8		Superior Court clerk: copies $1 per page; certifying under seal $2; copy of a judgment file $25 certified / $15 uncertified (CGS 52-259)9
Marriage recordsCity Clerk's Office11—Certified copy fee: $20; in person, by mail, or online10
Divorce recordsClerk of the Superior Court where the divorce was granted (Litchfield J.D. for most cases from this town)12——
Birth certificatesCity Clerk's Office11—Full-size certified $20; short-form (wallet) certified $152
Death certificatesCity Clerk's Office11—$20 per certified copy2
Probate and willsTorrington Area Probate Court15Search probate cases13$5 per document up to 5 pages + $1 per additional page (statewide statutory fee)14
Business names (DBA)City Clerk's Office3—$202

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Torrington are recorded by the City Clerk's Office (land records).3

Online search
searchiqs.com/cttor/Login.aspx1Free search, fee for copies
Cost
Free guest search of the index (city: "No password necessary"); the portal also offers paid subscription plans; image and print prices not stated on the city pages1
Who runs it
SearchIQS (linked by the city)1
Copy fee
$1 per page2
Certified copy fee
$2 for the certification2
How to order
By mail or in person; recordings also via e-recording vendors; each day's recordings viewable online after 24 hours16
Recording fee
$70 first page; $5 each subsequent page or portion; surcharges $2 per transfer reportable to the state, $5 if grantee address missing, $1 if names not typed2
Nominee fee
MERS assignment or release $160 flat; other MERS $160 first page + $5 each subsequent page2
Map fee
Recording maps $20; $30 if subdivision of 3 or more parcels; map copies $1 per page2
Scanner fee
$20 per occasion for hand-held scanner use2

How deeds work in Connecticut

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Assessor's Office sets property values4; the Tax Collector's Office bills and collects the tax6.

Property search
Assessor's Office in person; Online GIS torrington.mapxpress.net5
Tax bill search
mytaxbill.org/inet/bill/home.do (pay or view; e-check $0.95; card fee applies)6
Appealing a value
Board of Assessment Appeals: hearings by appointment only; an application form is required; postmarks are not accepted. Statutory deadline February 20, extended when the Grand List filing is extended (the city's 2025 notice extended it to March 20).17
Mill rate
38.45 mills real estate and personal property; 32.46 mills motor vehicle (October 1, 2024 Grand List)6

How property tax works in Connecticut

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Connecticut Superior Court, Litchfield Judicial DistrictMajor criminal (Part A), civil, family/divorce, housing and other judicial-district matters (state unified trial court)—civilinquiry.jud.ct.gov Civil, family, housing, small claims; statewide Judicial Branch Case Look-up7
Connecticut Superior Court, Geographical Area No. 18 at TorringtonCriminal and motor vehicle cases (geographical area court)—jud.ct.gov/crim.htm Judicial Branch criminal/motor vehicle look-up (pending cases, daily dockets, convictions)8
Town to court
Torrington: Judicial District Litchfield; G.A. 18; juvenile matters at Torrington18
Fees
Superior Court clerk: copies $1 per page; certifying under seal $2; copy of a judgment file $25 certified / $15 uncertified (CGS 52-259)9

How Connecticut courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the City Clerk's Office (vital records).11

Marriage license
By appointment (860-489-2236), both applicants in person with photo ID; $50; 3.95% added to card payments; valid 65 days10
Waiting period
48 hours from Oct. 1, 2026 (state rule)19
Certified copy fee
$20; in person, by mail, or online10

Connecticut marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Clerk of the Superior Court where the divorce was granted (Litchfield J.D. for most cases from this town); not the town clerk or DPH12

Connecticut divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

Kept by the City Clerk's Office (vital records).11

Restriction
Limited to spouses; parents, grandparents, legal guardians; children, grandchildren; attorneys for the person; approved state or federal agents20
How to order
In person with photo ID and form; by mail with form, ID copy, payment and envelope; or online portal with extra charges20
Fee
Full-size certified $20; short-form (wallet) certified $152
Online
torringtonct.permitium.com/rod (additional charges)20

Ordering a Connecticut birth certificate

Death certificates

Kept by the City Clerk's Office (vital records).11

Fee
$20 per certified copy2
How to order
Online, by mail or in person for deaths that occurred in Torrington16

Ordering a Connecticut death certificate

Probate records and wills

Kept by the Torrington Area Probate Court (PD-23).15

About this search
Probate Case Lookup (decedent estates and trusts from Jan. 5, 2011)13
Copy fee
$5 per document up to 5 pages + $1 per additional page (statewide statutory fee)14
Certified copy fee
$5 per certified copy for the first two pages + $2 per page after the second14

Finding a will or probate case in Connecticut

Business names (DBA)

Kept by the City Clerk's Office (land records).3

Fee
$202

Good to know about Torrington records

  • Free Fraud Alert emails when a document is recorded in your name.16
  • The clerk stops taking in-person recordings one half-hour before closing.16
  • The Tax Collector has contracted with a debt collection agency, TaxServ Capital Services.6

Office addresses, phones and hours

City Clerk's Office (land records)

Address
City Clerk, 140 Main Street, Torrington, CT 067903
Mail
Office of the City Clerk, 140 Main St, Torrington, 0679020
Phone
860-489-2236; fax 860-489-254816
Hours
Monday through Wednesday 8:30 am to 4 pm; Thursday 8:30 am to 6:30 pm; Friday 8:30 am to 12:30 pm16

City Clerk's Office (vital records)

Address
City Clerk, 140 Main Street, Torrington, CT 067903
Mail
Office of the City Clerk, 140 Main St, Torrington, 0679020
Phone
860-489-2236; fax 860-489-254816
Hours
Monday through Wednesday 8:30 am to 4 pm; Thursday 8:30 am to 6:30 pm; Friday 8:30 am to 12:30 pm16

Assessor's Office

Address
140 Main Street, First Floor, Room 107, Torrington, CT 067904
Phone
860-489-2222; fax 860-496-59074
Hours
Monday to Wednesday 8:30 am to 4 pm; Thursday 8:30 am to 6:30 pm; Friday 8:30 am to 12:30 pm4

Tax Collector's Office

Address
140 Main Street, Room 134, Torrington, CT 067906
Mail
City of Torrington Tax Collector, 140 Main Street, Room 134, Torrington, CT 067906
Phone
860-489-2209 ext. 6; fax 860-496-59056
Hours
Monday to Wednesday 8:30 am to 4 pm; Thursday 8:30 am to 6:30 pm; Friday 8:30 am to 12:30 pm (subject to change)6

Torrington Area Probate Court (PD-23)

Address
Municipal Building, 140 Main Street, Torrington, CT 0679015
Phone
(860) 489-2215; fax (860) 496-591015
Hours
Mon - Wed 8:00 - 5:00, Thurs 8:00 - 6:30, Fri 8:00 - 12:3015

GIS Maps & Data

Address
140 Main Street, Torrington, CT 067905
Phone
860-489-2234; fax 860-489-25505
Hours
Monday through Wednesday 8 am to 4 pm; Thursday 8 am to 6:30 pm; Friday 8 am to 12:30 pm5

Registrars' Office

Address
140 Main Street, City Hall, 2nd Floor, Torrington, CT 0679022
Hours
Monday through Wednesday 8 am to 4 pm; Thursday 8 am to 6:30 pm; Friday 8 am to 12:30 pm22

Records that are not online: public records requests

Where to send it
City Clerk 860-489-2236; FOI copies $0.50 per page2

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

How do I get a copy of a deed in Torrington?

The City Clerk's Office (land records) keeps deed records. Plain copies: $1 per page. Certified copies: $2 for the certification.32

Can I search Torrington land records online for free?

Yes, searching is free; copies cost extra. Free guest search of the index (city: "No password necessary"); the portal also offers paid subscription plans; image and print prices not stated on the city pages. The official search: searchiqs.com/cttor/Login.aspx1

How much is a birth certificate in Torrington?

Full-size certified $20; short-form (wallet) certified $15.2

Where do I get a divorce decree in Torrington?

Clerk of the Superior Court where the divorce was granted (Litchfield J.D. for most cases from this town); not the town clerk or DPH.12

How do I look up who owns a property in Torrington?

Use the property search of the Assessor's Office: torrington.mapxpress.net5

Official copies vs look-alike sites

A certified copy comes only from the office that holds the record; reports and "research copies" sold by commercial sites are not issued by any Torrington office. How to tell an official record source from a paid look-alike.

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Sources

Every fact above links to the official page it comes from; all 23 sources were checked on November 4, 2026. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

  1. Land Records & eRecordingCity of Torringtonarchived copy
  2. Clerk Fees ScheduleCity of Torringtonarchived copy
  3. Contact Us (State Vital Records Office and town vital records directory)Connecticut Department of Public Health, State Vital Records Office
  4. Assessor's OfficeCity of Torringtonarchived copy
  5. GIS Maps & DataCity of Torringtonarchived copy
  6. Tax Collector's OfficeCity of Torringtonarchived copy
  7. Superior Court Case Look-up: Civil/Family, Housing, Small ClaimsState of Connecticut Judicial Branch
  8. Criminal / Motor Vehicle Case Look-up (crim.htm)State of Connecticut Judicial Branch
  9. Conn. Gen. Stat. Chapter 901 - Costs (sec. 52-259 court fees)Connecticut General Assembly (Legislative Commissioners' Office)
  10. Marriage Licenses & CertificatesCity of Torringtonarchived copy
  11. Vital RecordsCity of Torringtonarchived copy
  12. DivorceConnecticut Department of Public Health, State Vital Records Office
  13. Case LookupConnecticut Probate Courts (Office of the Probate Court Administrator)
  14. Conn. Gen. Stat. Chapter 801b - Probate Court fees and procedure (secs. 45a-105 to 45a-112 etc.)Connecticut General Assembly (Legislative Commissioners' Office)
  15. Court LocatorConnecticut Probate Courts (Office of the Probate Court Administrator)
  16. City Clerk's OfficeCity of Torringtonarchived copy
  17. Board of Assessment AppealsCity of Torringtonarchived copy
  18. Connecticut Judicial Branch DirectoryConnecticut Judicial Branch
  19. Marriage and Civil Union CertificatesConnecticut Department of Public Health, State Vital Records Office
  20. Birth Certificate InformationCity of Torringtonarchived copy
  21. Starting a Business - Trade Name CertificatesCity of Torringtonarchived copy
  22. Registrars' OfficeCity of Torringtonarchived copy
  23. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureau