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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Grafton County record-source URLs verified against the official local and New Hampshire state publishers on the review date. 3 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Grafton County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Grafton County, New Hampshire — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
93,045
Population
Census estimate
35,084
Households
Census estimate
$79,949
Median income
Annual household
$273,100
Median home value
Census ACS
Haverhill
County seat
In New Hampshire
Criminal records
see state portal
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
see state portal
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
4 sources
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Grafton County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Grafton County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | New Hampshire Judicial Branch Daily Docket | New Hampshire Judicial Branch - NH.gov |
| Criminal records | No verified source — see Grafton County state portal below |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Grafton County state portal below |
| Property records | No verified source — see Grafton County state portal below |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Grafton County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Grafton County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Grafton County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | Register of Deeds | Grafton County New Hampshire Grafton County | Home |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Grafton County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Grafton County Records
2026
Grafton County court records portal verified
State court system links for Grafton County verified against the New Hampshire judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside New Hampshire, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step Grafton County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Grafton County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Grafton County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the New Hampshire statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the New Hampshire state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Grafton County Records
❌ Myth: "Grafton County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Grafton County are held by the New Hampshire state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Grafton County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Grafton County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official New Hampshire state repository has verified, current Grafton County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Grafton County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Grafton County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- www.courts.nh.gov — Court records — official source
- www.nh.gov — Recorded documents — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Grafton County & New Hampshire Records
For records not specific to Grafton County, use New Hampshire's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 New Hampshire statewide record systems:
- 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 →
- New Hampshire Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
New Hampshire statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County is located in New Hampshire. The county seat is Haverhill.
- Population: 93,045
- Households: 35,084
- Median household income: $79,949
- Median home value: $273,100
- Below poverty line: 9.9%
- Land area: 1,708.6 sq mi
- Population density: 54.5 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 39
- NCES schools indexed: 50
Register of Deeds | Grafton County New Hampshire
Official Free
The Registry of Deeds Office processes information as it relates to the buying and selling of real property . The recording of important documents is one of the oldest functions performed by government. The recording process is mandated and governed by the law of the State of New Hampshire.
Grafton County | Home
Official Free
Kelley J. Monahan, Register 3855 Dartmouth College Highway Box 4 North Haverhill, New Hampshire 03774 Phone: 603-787-6921 Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM E-Recording: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Copy Department Email: Graftoncopies@nhdeeds.com
County Registry of Deeds | NH.gov
Official Free
Grafton County Deeds · Hillsborough County Deeds · Merrimack County Deeds · Rockingham County Deeds · Strafford County Deeds · Sullivan County Deeds · New Hampshire Association of Counties
🌐 nh.gov
Grafton County | Home
Official Free
Kelley J. Monahan, Register 3855 Dartmouth College Highway Box 4 North Haverhill, New Hampshire 03774 Phone: 603-787-6921 Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM E-Recording: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Copy Department Email: Graftoncopies@nhdeeds.com
Grafton County | Home
Official Free
Grafton County, NH · Kelley J. Monahan, Register 3855 Dartmouth College Highway Box 4 North Haverhill, New Hampshire 03774 Phone: 603-787-6921 Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM E-Recording: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Copy Department Email: Graftoncopies@nhdeeds.com ·
Grafton County, New Hampshire Public Records Lookup | GraftonRecords.us
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Grafton County, New Hampshire government portal.
co.grafton.nh.us
New Hampshire Business Search
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
.gov
New Hampshire SOS business search.
quickstart.sos.nh.gov
Administration | Grafton County New Hampshire
Official Free
These employees perform a number of duties, which include: coordinating meetings among officials and public, recording minutes of all public meeting, all accounting functions for the County including preparing budgetary reports for Department Heads and Auditors, accounts payable & receivable ...
New Hampshire Judicial Branch
Official Free
Public records in Grafton County, New Hampshire are defined as government-created or maintained documents that are accessible to the public pursuant to the New Hampshire Right-to-Know Law, RSA 91-A .
Daily Docket | New Hampshire Judicial Branch - NH.gov
Official Free
Belknap Superior Court WEBEX information for Belknap Superior NHBelknapSupCt@courts.state.nh.us · Carroll Superior Court WEBEX information for Carroll Superior NHCarrollSupCt@courts.state.nh.us · Cheshire Superior Court WEBEX information for Cheshire Superior NHCheshireSupCt@courts.state.nh.us · Coos Superior Court WEBEX information for Coos Superior NHCoosSupCt@courts.state.nh.us · Grafton Superior Court WEBEX information for Grafton Superior NHGraftonSupCt@courts.state.nh.us ·
Public Information & Outreach | District of New Hampshire | United States District Court
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
.gov
Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
New Hampshire State Police
Official Free
An individual who wishes to observe are available online through the Public Access to Court Electronic Records system (known as "PACER"), at pacer.uscourts.gov
🌐 nh.gov
Vital Records | New Hampshire Secretary of State
Official Free
The New Hampshire Division of Vital Records Administration is the state resource for residents who wish to obtain records of birth, marriage, divorce and death events . DVRA also has a genealogical research vault that is open to the public containing ...
State List - Clerks & Polling Places
Official Free
New Hampshire Department of State · David M. ScanlanSecretary of State · A+AA- SOS Home · Home · Voter Information · Polling Place/Sample Ballot · Clerk Information Search · State List - Clerks & Polling Places ·
Welcome | NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification
Official Free
The Office of Professional Licensure (OPLC) provides administrative support to over 50 professional Licensing Boards, Commissions and Councils responsible for licensing and regulating their professions within the State of New Hampshire
BLM General Land Office Records
Visit →Property & Tax Records
.gov
U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Grafton County?
Grafton County court cases are filed with the Clerk of Court. Search the New Hampshire Judicial Branch portal: https://www.courts.nh.gov/. For federal matters, see PACER.
Can my employer see a sealed record in New Hampshire?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed New Hampshire record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
Can I find out if someone is divorced in New Hampshire?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most New Hampshire counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.
Are New Hampshire criminal records public?
Mostly yes. New Hampshire's public-records law makes adult arrests, court filings, and conviction histories accessible to anyone unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Juvenile cases and sealed records are generally excluded by statute.