Free links to official New Hampshire state and county government records — courts, criminal histories, vital records, property, voter, business, and licenses across all 10 counties.
How to Search New Hampshire Public Records
New Hampshire's court, criminal, vital, property, voter, and licensing records are maintained across state agencies and the 10 counties listed below. Use the tabs to filter by record type, or jump directly to any source.
Courts: The New Hampshire Supreme Court sits at the top of the system; trial-court business is handled by the Superior Court, Circuit Court (District, Family, Probate Divisions). Most courts publish dockets and case lookups online.
Criminal history: The state's criminal-history repository handles official background checks. Fees and procedures are set by the state agency — see the linked official source.
Vital records: Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are issued by the state Department of Health (or equivalent) and may also be available locally.
Property & recorded documents: Maintained at the county level by the Assessor, Recorder, or Clerk's office.
Business filings: The Secretary of State (or equivalent) operates the official business-entity search.
Population
1,409,032
Households
565,600
Median Income
$90,845
Median Home Value
$350,100
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2024 Population Estimates Program; 2022 ACS 5-year)
Property Records Databases
In New Hampshire, recording is handled by the Town Clerk.
Use this Geographic Information System from Lebanon, New Hampshire to locate parcel information by owner, address, parcel id, street or location and view interactive maps.
Sign in using Public as user id and password and then click on the town of Newport, New Hampshire to view property assessment cards from this Avitar Online Database.
Town of Rye, NH Assessor online property database, including a property lookup, property sales search feature, and property assessment information listed by street name and address.
Use this Geographic Information System from Bedford, New Hampshire to locate parcel information by name, address or parcel id and view interactive maps.
Town of Derry, NH Assessor parcel data listed by street address, assessment search by owner name, address, map-block-lot, and property sales information.
City of Concord, NH Assessor online database, including a parcel lookup, property sales records, and property assessments listed by street and address.
Search the City of Portsmouth, New Hampshire Assessor database for property records by street number, street name, owner last name, and/or assessed value.
Is there a free statewide criminal search in New Hampshire?▼
New Hampshire's official criminal-history repository is operated by the state law-enforcement agency. Free public access to a complete criminal history is generally not available; an official background check typically requires fingerprints and a fee. County-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.
How do I search New Hampshire court cases?▼
New Hampshire's court system is headed by the New Hampshire Supreme Court. Trial-court business is handled by the Superior Court, Circuit Court (District, Family, Probate Divisions). Many New Hampshire courts publish docket searches and case lookups online — see the Court Records tab above for direct links.
Where do I search New Hampshire business entities?▼
The New Hampshire Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) operates the official business-entity search. You can typically search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other registered entities by name or registration number. See the Licenses or Business tab above.
What is the difference between Assessor and Recorder in New Hampshire?▼
The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some county offices combine these roles, others keep them separate. Check the specific county page for details.
How do I obtain a New Hampshire birth or death certificate?▼
New Hampshire vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the state Department of Health (or equivalent) and, in many cases, by local county clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.
Are New Hampshire property records free to search?▼
Most county-level property and recorded-document searches are free for basic information through the Assessor or Recorder website. Certified copies of deeds typically have a per-page fee. Direct links are in the Property Records tab above.
How do I check a New Hampshire sex offender?▼
The New Hampshire sex offender registry is maintained by the state law-enforcement agency under the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The registry is searchable by name, ZIP code, or address.