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)

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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: New Hampshire voter records URL verified against the official state publisher at app.sos.nh.gov on the review date. 7 primary .gov sources cited below.

New Hampshire Voter Records — Key Facts (2026)

Voter registration, voting history, and election administration in New Hampshire — what's public, what's not, and what 2024-2026 changed.
Public
Registration record
In most states
Secret
Your ballot choice
Constitutionally protected
State-run
Elections administration
Federal sets standards
EAVS
Federal election survey
Biennial — next 2026
65.3%
U.S. turnout (2024)
Census voting tables
What's public vs. private in a New Hampshire voter record
Your name & address
100%
Party affiliation
80%
Did you vote
100%
How you voted
0%
Your driver's license
0%
Your SSN
0%
Unit: % publicly searchable.

What Changed in 2026 — New Hampshire Voter Records

2026
New Hampshire voter records portal active
The official New Hampshire portal at app.sos.nh.gov continues to serve as the canonical entry point for voter records in 2026.
2026
Latest federal complement for voter records
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission at www.eac.gov provides federal-level context that complements New Hampshire state records.
2026
New Hampshire access in 2026
For 2026, New Hampshire continues to publish voter records information through state-authorized portals; check app.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 3-Tier New Hampshire Voter Records Access

1
Tier 1 — Your own record
New Hampshire lets every voter check their own registration status online — always free.
2
Tier 2 — Public voter file
New Hampshire statewide voter file may be sold or restricted, depending on state law.
3
Tier 3 — Voting history
Whether you voted (not how) is public in most states. The ballot is secret.

Five Things People Get Wrong About New Hampshire Voter Records

❌ Myth: "New Hampshire voter rolls are secret."
✓ Truth: False. The list of registered voters is public in most states (sometimes with restrictions on commercial use).
❌ Myth: "Who I voted for is public."
✓ Truth: False. The ballot is secret. Only WHETHER you voted is recorded.
❌ Myth: "Federal government runs New Hampshire elections."
✓ Truth: False. Elections are run by 50 states + DC. The EAC sets standards, not administration.
❌ Myth: "Voter registration purges are illegal."
✓ Truth: False. NVRA allows list maintenance under specific rules. EAVS tracks this every 2 years.
❌ Myth: "I can buy a national voter file."
✓ Truth: False. There is no national voter file. You buy each state file separately (where allowed).

Primary Sources and Official Record Portals

Related Voter Records Resources

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

Voter Records Databases

3 official New Hampshire voter records sources.

Voter Records

New Hampshire Voter Information Lookup
Official Free
Voter registration status, polling place, and ballot lookup.
New Hampshire Secretary of State — Elections Division
Official Free
Statewide elections division: voter registration forms, absentee-ballot requests, town/city clerk directory, candidate filings, campaign-finance reports, and election results.
New Hampshire City and Town Clerks
Official Free
New Hampshire voter registration is handled at the city or town level. Find your clerk to register, request absentee ballots, or obtain voter-history records.

New Hampshire Counties

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

Frequently Asked Questions

New Hampshire's official voter-status lookup is operated by the Official New Hampshire Voter Records. Enter your name and date of birth at app.sos.nh.gov to confirm your active registration, polling place, and the ballot you will receive.

You can register to vote in New Hampshire online, by mail, or in person through the Official New Hampshire Voter Records at app.sos.nh.gov. New Hampshire also accepts the federal voter-registration form available at vote.gov. Registration deadlines vary by election; check the official site for current cutoffs.

New Hampshire's public voter file is regulated by state law. The Official New Hampshire Voter Records at app.sos.nh.gov publishes what voter data is searchable by the public, what is restricted to candidates / parties / approved researchers, and which fields (driver's license number, full date of birth, etc.) are confidential.

Ballot-tracking is operated by the Official New Hampshire Voter Records and most New Hampshire counties through the BallotTrax or equivalent vendor system. Access the official tracker via app.sos.nh.gov — enter your name and birthdate to see when your ballot was mailed, returned, and accepted for counting.

You must re-submit your registration through the Official New Hampshire Voter Records whenever you change your name, address, or party affiliation. The update is free at app.sos.nh.gov and should be completed before the next election's deadline to ensure your ballot is mailed to the correct address.