New Hampshire court records are filed with the Clerk of Court in each county. The Superior Court / Circuit Court handles trial-level cases. New Hampshire does not have a single statewide court search portal — you must go to the county where the case was filed.
What this page covers: New Hampshire state court case records. What it does not cover: Federal court cases (PACER) or sealed/juvenile records.
Where to start: Identify the county where the case was filed, then contact the Clerk of Court in that county. Some counties courts offer online case search on their individual websites.
Common mistake: Without a statewide portal, many people search the wrong county. If you are unsure where a case was filed, start with the county where the defendant lived or where the incident occurred.
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Primary Sources (All .gov / Official)
- www.courts.nh.gov — New Hampshire Judicial Branch — Main judicial-branch portal for New Hampshire
- New Hampshire case access — Public case-search portal
- New Hampshire court statistics — Official caseload statistics
- New Hampshire annual report — Most recent annual report (PDF)
- uscourts.gov — PACER — Federal court records (separate system)
- uscourts.gov — Judicial Business 2025 — Federal caseload context
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I search New Hampshire court cases online?▼
New Hampshire's trial courts publish case lookups through the New Hampshire Judicial Branch. Start at www.courts.nh.gov — most case dockets, filings, and hearing calendars are searchable by name, case number, or filing date. County-level clerks publish additional searches; see the cards below for direct county court links.
Is there a free statewide court case search in New Hampshire?▼
The New Hampshire Judicial Branch operates New Hampshire's official statewide judicial portal at www.courts.nh.gov. Basic case lookups are typically free of charge; certified copies and bulk-data exports may incur a per-document or per-search fee. Federal cases for New Hampshire residents are searched separately through PACER.
What's the difference between trial and appellate courts in New Hampshire?▼
Trial courts in New Hampshire handle the original filing of civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic matters. Appellate courts review questions of law from trial-court decisions. The New Hampshire Judicial Branch publishes the full court structure, judge rosters, and jurisdiction maps at www.courts.nh.gov.
How far back do New Hampshire court records go online?▼
Online coverage varies by court and case type. Most New Hampshire county courts have digitized records from approximately the late 1990s or early 2000s forward; older case files may require an in-person clerk visit or a written record request. Check the New Hampshire Judicial Branch portal at www.courts.nh.gov for each court's coverage window.
Are sealed or expunged New Hampshire cases visible in the online search?▼
No. New Hampshire courts redact or remove sealed, expunged, juvenile, and certain confidential records from public-facing searches as required by state statute and court rule. If a record was previously visible and has since been sealed, it will no longer appear in the New Hampshire Judicial Branch portal. For verification you can contact the county clerk where the case was filed.