Recorded documents in New Hampshire — deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other land records — are filed with the Register of Deeds in each county.
What this page covers: New Hampshire recorded document searches — deeds, mortgages, assignments, liens, plats, and other instruments filed in the public land records. What it does not cover: Property valuations or tax data (those are on the Property Records page).
Where to start: Go to the Register of Deeds in the county where the property is located. Many county register of deeds offer online document search by grantor/grantee name, book/page, or instrument number.
Common mistake: Recorded documents show what was filed — they do not confirm current ownership or lien status without a full title search. A deed in the index does not mean it is the most recent transfer.
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Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- www.sos.nh.gov — Official New Hampshire Recorded Documents — State portal for New Hampshire recorded documents
- NASS UCC Filings overview — National Association of Secretaries of State
- National Archives — Military Records (DD-214) — National Personnel Records Center
- IRS Federal Tax Liens — Federal lien procedures
- HUD Recording Basics — Federal property recording basics
- USA.gov — Government Records — Federal record retrieval portal
- data.gov — Assessor datasets — Federal-cataloged county data
Related Recorded Documents Resources
- New Hampshire Court Records →
- New Hampshire Criminal Records →
- New Hampshire Property Records →
- New Hampshire Vital Records →
- New Hampshire Voter Records →
- New Hampshire Wants & Warrants →
- New Hampshire Licenses →
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Recorded Documents Databases
3 official New Hampshire recorded documents sources.
Recorded Documents
New Hampshire Counties
All 10 New Hampshire counties. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds and mortgages in New Hampshire?▼
In New Hampshire, deeds, mortgages, liens, and other real-property documents are recorded at the county level by the county Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder). The Official New Hampshire Recorded Documents at www.sos.nh.gov handles statewide filings such as UCC-1 financing statements and corporate documents.
Where do I file a UCC-1 financing statement in New Hampshire?▼
UCC-1 financing statements covering personal property and business collateral are filed centrally with the Official New Hampshire Recorded Documents at www.sos.nh.gov. Fixture filings on real estate are an exception — those go to the county where the property is located.
Are New Hampshire recorded documents available online?▼
Most New Hampshire countys publish a free online index of recorded documents (by name, document type, or date). Image access (the actual deed image) is often available either free or for a small per-page fee. Statewide UCC and corporate filings are searchable through the Official New Hampshire Recorded Documents at www.sos.nh.gov.
How do I obtain a certified copy of a New Hampshire recorded deed?▼
Certified copies of deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are issued by the county Recorder where the document was originally recorded. Fees and ID requirements vary; see your specific county page below. The Official New Hampshire Recorded Documents (www.sos.nh.gov) handles certified copies of statewide filings such as UCCs and articles of incorporation.
What's the difference between a deed and a title in New Hampshire?▼
A deed is the recorded instrument that conveys ownership; the title is the legal concept of ownership itself. Deeds in New Hampshire are recorded with the county Recorder; title insurance and title searches are private-sector services that examine the chain of recorded deeds. The Official New Hampshire Recorded Documents at www.sos.nh.gov publishes the statewide rules.