How to Search New Hampshire Recorded Documents (Start Here)

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.

Recorder of deeds
County Registry of Deeds | NH.gov
UCC-1 filings
UCC - New Hampshire Secretary of State - NH.gov
Statewide deed index?
County Registry of Deeds | NH.gov
Recording statute
This chapter shall be deemed to
Legal system
Common Law Marriage in New Hampshire
Number of counties
10 counties
Population
1,409,032
Households
565,600
Median Income
$90,845
Median Home Value
$350,100
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: New Hampshire recorded documents URL verified against the official state publisher at www.sos.nh.gov on the review date. 6 primary .gov sources cited below.

New Hampshire Recorded Documents — Key Facts (2026)

Deeds, mortgages, UCC filings, liens, military discharges in New Hampshire — what gets recorded and where in 2026.
County
Where deeds live
Permanent record
SoS
Where UCC live
Secretary of State
Article 9
UCC governs
Secured transactions
Public
Most recorded docs
With redaction
Federal
DD-214 / IRS liens
National-level
Common recorded document types — typical volume
Deeds
100
Mortgages
95
Liens (property)
70
UCC (business)
55
Powers of attorney
25
Military DD-214
10
Unit: relative volume (deeds=100).

What Changed in 2026 — New Hampshire Recorded Documents

2026
New Hampshire recorded documents portal active
The official New Hampshire portal at www.sos.nh.gov continues to serve as the canonical entry point for recorded documents in 2026.
2026
Latest federal complement for recorded documents
The NASS UCC Filings overview at www.nass.org provides federal-level context that complements New Hampshire state records.
2026
New Hampshire access in 2026
For 2026, New Hampshire continues to publish recorded documents information through state-authorized portals; check www.sos.nh.gov for current fees and processing times.
2026
Federal records framework refresh
Federal record types (federal liens, federal land, federal vital statistics) continue to live OUTSIDE New Hampshire's state portal — see the Primary Sources below for additional official portals.

The 5-Type New Hampshire Recorded Documents Map

1
Type 1 — Real property (Deeds, Mortgages)
New Hampshire County Recorder / Register of Deeds. Permanent record.
2
Type 2 — UCC (business collateral)
Most filed with New Hampshire Secretary of State. Some real-estate UCCs are county.
3
Type 3 — Liens (tax, mechanic's, judgment)
Property liens at the county. IRS federal tax liens may file at county OR state.
4
Type 4 — Personal documents (POA, military DD-214)
Often optional county recording in New Hampshire for safekeeping. Originals at federal NPRC.
5
Type 5 — Maps & subdivisions
New Hampshire county recorder; some at state mapping office.

Five Things People Get Wrong About New Hampshire Recorded Documents

MYTH"Everything about a property is recorded."
FACTOnly what someone chose to file. Unrecorded agreements, family handshakes, and old paper deeds exist everywhere — the index shows filings, not the whole story.
MYTH"Old documents are scrubbed of personal data."
FACTNew filings get SSNs redacted; images recorded decades ago may not. That's one reason bulk access to old images is often restricted.
MYTH"The online index goes back forever."
FACTMost New Hampshire counties' online indexes reach back a few decades at best. Before that it's microfilm and deed books, and often a trip to the courthouse.
MYTH"UCC filings are at the county."
FACTMost UCC financing statements are filed with the Secretary of State, not the county recorder. Searching only the county misses them.
MYTH"A printout equals a certified copy."
FACTCourts, lenders, and agencies usually want the certified copy with the county's seal — the free printout is for research, not proof.

Primary Sources and Official Record Portals

Related Recorded Documents Resources

Related Public Records
National view of this topic: All states: Recorded docs
Sample New Hampshire counties: Belknap · Carroll · Cheshire · Coos · Grafton

Recorded Documents Databases

3 official New Hampshire recorded documents sources.

Court Records Criminal Records Wants & Warrants Vital Records Voter Records Licenses Recorded Documents Property Records

Recorded Documents

County Registry of Deeds | NH.gov
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This office maintains the official recorded-document index for New Hampshire. Confirm details with the official recorded document office before relying on them.
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NH Deeds
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NH Deeds
🌐 nhdeeds.org
Landmark Web Official Records Search
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Ensure that the information contained in this electronic search system is accurate.
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New Hampshire Counties

All 10 New Hampshire counties. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.

Hillsborough Rockingham Merrimack Strafford Grafton Cheshire Belknap Carroll Sullivan Coos

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.