New Hampshire is one of the original 13 colonies located in the New England region of the U.S. and was admitted to the union on June 21st 1788, making it the 9th to gain statehood. Named the Granite state due to its early economy of natural resources, tourism such as skiers from southern states make up today's leading revenues. With a population of 1,316,470 it is the 41st most populous state and and 46th largest in territory with over 9,300 square miles.
The state of New Hampshire has 3 branches of governments that comprise of the executive, legislative and the judicial branch. The executive branch is headed by the governor, a 5 member executive council and the state's agencies. Directors of agencies are appointed by the governor and council members. The legislative branch is made of 2 chambers that include the house of representatives with 400 members and the senate with 24 members making it the second largest legislature in the U.S after the U.S. congress. Another name used to describe the legislature is the general court of New Hampshire. The judicial branch is the state's court system. Courts in New Hampshire serve in 4 levels, the state's supreme court being the highest and hearing appeals from lower courts, the county level superior courts with general jurisdiction over trials, district courts with presiding over smaller cases and small claims courts.
There are 10 counties and 234 towns and cities in New Hampshire. The provincial act of April 29, 1769 initially divided areas into 5 counties. Counties play a vital role as an extension of the state government. Counties elect a sheriff, operate prisons and other citizen services governed by county commissioners. However, local cities and towns perform most governments functions to its residents. Cities and towns include police departments, tax collectors, commissions, committees and departments with town clerks and managers.
Searching for records to conduct New Hampshire background checks requires retrieving many public records. Criminal records are a large part of most background searches. The New Hampshire state police Criminal Records Unit is the central criminal history repository where record checks can be obtained. Many individuals would like to search and view what future possible employers can see. Look into convictions, felonies and misdemeanors occurring in New Hampshire. Conduct instant searches of outstanding warrants, registered offenders, most wanted and inmates incarcerated online from the same site. Access the New Hampshire judicial branch and look into how to obtain court records. Where to order filings of divorces and other lawsuits, criminal trial details, transcripts and view current dockets of upcoming trials. Bankruptcy cases can be accessed with the PACER system where you can see lists of assets and liabilities and other file details.
New Hampshire supreme court has no mandatory jurisdiction except for capital murder where the death penalty is imposed. The state's highest court has discretionary jurisdiction in civil, noncapital criminal, administrative agency, juvenile, disciplinary, advisory opinions for the state executive and legislature, original proceeding and interlocutory decision cases.
State's superior court has jurisdiction over tort, contract, real property rights ($1,500/no maximum), and miscellaneous civil jurisdiction, exclusive jurisdiction over marriage dissolution, paternity, support/custody jurisdiction. Superior court criminal divisions have exclusive felony and criminal appeals jurisdiction.
District court has jurisdiction over tort, contract, real property rights ($0/$25,000), small claims ($5,000) miscellaneous civil matters, misdemeanors, traffic and domestic violence cases, preliminary hearings and has exclusive juvenile jurisdiction. The New Hampshire district court has jurisdiction over
Probate courts have jurisdiction over guardianships, trusts, wills, estates, involuntary commitments, and some equity matters, adoption and termination of parental rights.
Find New Hampshire criminal history reports and offender records from the state repository and more.
- New Hampshire State Police Criminal Records
Request your own or someone elses criminal history records.- New Hampshire State Police Criminal Records Unit
Access to federal bureau of investigation criminal history record database.- New Hampshire Department of Corrections (DOC) Inmate Locator
Search for an inmate online.- New Hampshire Superior Court Daily Docket
View daily dockets by specific court.- New Hampshire Most Wanted
Search up to date state police postings of the most wanted criminals and fugitive absconders in New Hampshire.- New Hampshire Registration of Criminal Offenders
Lookup registered offenders from division of state police database.- New Hampshire Criminal History Record Information Requests
New Hampshire state police criminal records- New Hampshire Public Record Expungements
Information and resources to assist in expunging criminal records state and nationwide.- New Hampshire Megan's Law
Sex offender information and more.
Access arrest records directly from New Hampshire law enforcement agencies individually. Request information of incidents, charges and details from state and local police departments. Records division contact information and requirements to order official reports.
- New Hampshire State Police
Law enforcement, traffic, criminal investigations and more.- New Hampshire Department of Safety
Homeland security and emergency management operations.- New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
Licenses, permits, information and more- New Hampshire Attorney General
Civil, criminal and appellate courts- New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council
Police academy, training and more- New Hampshire County Sheriff Arrest Reports
Directory to county Sheriff offices and reports in New Hampshire.
- New Hampshire Asset Search
Search government agencies open to the public to find assets of companies, corporations, or individuals.- New Hampshire Vital Records
Request birth and death certificates, marriage records and divorce filings in New Hampshire.- New Hampshire Business & Corporation Search
Business entity search of active and inactive corporations by name from the New Hampshire Secretary of State.- New Hampshire Driving Records
Access online forms from the state DMV to request a drivers license, complete registration and more.- New Hampshire Genealogy Records
Browse state archives, historical records, and online databases, search New Hampshire census records to find info about ancestors, family tree and more.- New Hampshire Judgments and Liens
Find judgments, liens and UCC filings of any individual in New Hampshire.- New Hampshire Lawyer Lookup
Search the New Hampshire State Bar Registry to find and verify a lawyers license status.- New Hampshire Missing Children
Search New Hampshire missing and exploited kids.- New Hampshire Missing Person
Search the state police posting and information on missing people in New Hampshire.- New Hampshire Property Records
Search the New Hampshire counties register of deeds online for property and land assessment records.- New Hampshire Unclaimed Property
Search property and claim status from the office of the state treasurer.- Department of State Division of Vital Records Administration
Requesting a certified copy of a birth, death, marriage or divorce.- New Hampshire Military Records
New Hampshire military records and state veterans cemetery.- New Hampshire Department of Revenue
State tax and taxpayer links and resources.- New Hampshire Registered Agent List
Complete search results, including business details and filings.- New Hampshire Schools (K-12), Postsecondary Schools, Libraries
Find out about public school system.- Bureau of Securities Regulation
Help and education for investors.- New Hampshire Licensed, Certified and Registered Occupations
Information about occupational licenses, certifications, or registrations.- New Hampshire Secretary of State's Election Division
Records of elections, registering to vote, names of candidates and more.- New Hampshire Corporate Division
Statutory filing of business entities, trademarks and trade names.- New Hampshire Office of Licensed Allied Health Professionals
Assure the services provided by health professionals are effective and safe.- New Hampshire Archives and Records Management
Review executive, court, land, genealogy, military records and more.- New Hampshire Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau
Protect consumers from unfair or deceptive trade practices.- State of New Hampshire Employee Telephone and Email Directory
Lookup employee by name or department, view departmental listing.- Statutes and Administrative Rules of New Hampshire
Lookup revised statutes, administrative rules, court rules and constitution.- New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation
Information on state parks,campgrounds, state beaches and more.- Directory of New Hampshire State Agencies
Contact any agency, state personnel, or office statewide.- New Hampshire Banking Department
Protecting the public's interest through financial services regulation.- New Hampshire State Council on the Arts
To insure that the role of the arts in our communities will continue to grow.- New Hampshire State Data Center
Effective vehicle for the dissemination of data from the Census Bureau.- Office of Energy and Planning
Information, data and guidance on energy use and community planning.- New Hampshire Census Information
Census bureau quick facts and information.- New Hampshire Genealogy and History
Online research data from the New Hampshire State Library.- New Hampshire Division of Fire Safety
Prevent deaths, injury and property loss by promoting a safe environment.- University System of New Hampshire
Information for students, faculty, community on state universities.- Community College System of New Hampshire
Two year colleges, offering associate degrees and professional training.- New Hampshire Department of Justice Victims Services
Provide 24 hour services and support in all of the state's homicide cases.- New Hampshire Airports
Find links and locations of airports in New Hampshire.- New Hampshire State Library
Services for the public, librarians and state government.- New Hampshire State Hospital
State operated hospital provides psychiatric and neurological care.- New Hampshire Families and Children
Families, adoptions, foster care and public services.- New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services
Provide opportunities for citizens to achieve health and independence.- Department of Information Technology
Manage and coordinate all technology resources in the executive branch.- New Hampshire Floodplain Management Program
Technical assistance to communities and public on floodplain management.- New Hampshire Department of Transportation
Information on air, rail, bike, highway and public transportation.- New Hampshire Travel and Tourism Information
Guide to where to stay, what to see and things to do in the state.- New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
Season results, preliminary, totals for deer, bear and turkey.- New Hampshire's Statewide GIS Clearinghouse, NH GRANIT
Create, maintain, and make available a statewide geographic data base.- New Hampshire Maps, Government and Population
Information on New Hampshire; economy, government, population, culture and more.- New Hampshire Historical Society
Independent nonprofit that saves, preserves and shares New Hampshire history.
The State judicial branch in New Hampshire contains online information of court cases, dockets and how to request files. Both civil and criminal trials are heard in the Supreme court, state's sole appellate court located in Concord, NH. The court clerk oversees the release of criminal and civil case files within the law set forth by the state legislature.
- New Hampshire Frequently Requested Criminal Cases
Electronic access to information, court records and other documents.- New Hampshire Court Directory
Find a court in New Hampshire.- Supreme Court of New Hampshire
Information about judges, the court system and cases.- New Hampshire Superior Court Forms
Domestic, criminal, civil and general court forms.- New Hampshire District Court Forms
Small claims, criminal, juvenile abuse and others.- New Hampshire Law Library
Location, hours and directions; online legal research.- Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) System
Overview, registration and training on electronic case filing.- New Hampshire Superior Courts
Jury trials in civil, domestic relations and criminal cases.- New Hampshire Small Claims
Facts, definitions and information on filing a Small Claims case.- New Hampshire Bankruptcy Records Search
Conduct a bankruptcy search through public records to find individual or corporate bankruptcy filings.- New Hampshire Court Records
Guidelines to public access to court records.- New Hampshire Board of Tax and Land Appeals
Fair and inexpensive alternative forum to the superior court in tax cases.- New Hampshire Juvenile Justice Services
Providing supervision and rehabilitative services to delinquent youth.- New Hampshire Family Division
Resources for divorce cases, child support, domestic violence and more.- New Hampshire Probate Court
Wills, trusts and estates, guardianships, adoptions.- New Hampshire Court and Your Community Courts
Families, juveniles, small claims, minor crimes and violations.- New Hampshire Federal Cases
Search the New Hampshire Court system to find information and public records on federal case filings.- New Hampshire Judicial Branch Self Help Center
Information about the court system, how it works, and legal assistance.- New Hampshire Jury Service
Find information for jurors.