Hillsborough County Court Records

Hillsborough County court records refer to trial documents from the county's Superior, District, Probate, and Family Courts. Such records encompass civil, criminal, probate, and family law case files.

Generally, Hillsborough and other New Hampshire court records contain information about civil and criminal case trial processes, outcomes, and legal implications. This information includes:

• Names of the involved parties
• Petitions, complaints, Charges
• Docket entries
• Responses/Answers
• Motions, briefs, and legal arguments
• Evidence/Exhibits
• Court Orders and Judgments
• Transcripts of the proceedings
• Appellate documents.

Are Court Records Public in Hillsborough County?

Yes, Hillsborough County court records are public documents. The New Hampshire Right-to-Know Law grants the public broad access to government records (including Hillsborough County court records). In addition, the New Hampshire Supreme Court Rule 12(1) to (5) outlines the process and conditions for accessing Hillsborough County court records.

However, notwithstanding the broad access to court records, New Hampshire laws exempt public access to court records relating to minors, active judicial or law enforcement investigations, sealed or expunged cases, victim or witness information, and undercover law enforcement agents. In addition, the public cannot access court records that violate state or federal statutes. These records are accessible to their owners and legal representatives, legally authorized individuals, and persons with judicial authorization.

Hillsborough County Court Records Search

Hillsborough County court records are accessible through different online and offline repositories. Searching for Hillsborough County court records involves using online search tools on government or third-party databases to seek case information and documents relating to trials within the county's courts. Inquirers may also access Hillsborough County court records offline from their custodian. There are several offline options for accessing Hillsborough County court records. Information seekers may request access to Hillsborough County court records through calls, emails, faxes, mail, or in-person visits to their custodian agencies.

Hillsborough County Court Records Search by Name

Name-based search is one of the several options for accessing Hillsborough County court records. It involves using names as search criteria when looking for records online or requesting access to documents offline.

To use a name to search for a Hillsborough County court record:

• Log in to the record's online database
• Select the name option when prompted for a search criteria
• Enter the case name or the record owner's name into the search tools and submit.

Also, include the case name or the name of the owner of the record when requesting a record through any of the offline options. Irrespective of the method of accessing Hillsborough County court records, records seekers may have to pay access or copy fees, or both.

Hillsborough County Courts

The Hillsborough County judicial structure reflects New Hampshire's trial system. In Hillsborough and the rest of the counties in New Hampshire, the Superior Court is the apex court.

The Hillsborough County Superior Court has general jurisdiction over the county's civil and criminal case prosecutions; it handles cases beyond the authority of the Circuit Court divisions. Hillsborough County Superior Courts preside over civil claims where the amount in controversy is more than $25,000. Also, it has exclusive authority over jury trials, and shares jurisdiction over some civil and criminal cases with the Circuit Court's District, Probate, and Family Divisions.

The New Hampshire Circuit Court comprises the District, Probate, and Family Divisions. The District Division has original jurisdiction over general criminal misdemeanors, general civil claims for less than $25,000, small claims, and cases such as landlord-tenant disputes, emergency protection orders, and land Use violations.

The Hillsborough County Circuit Court's Probate Division has exclusive jurisdiction over most probate cases and shares jurisdiction with the Superior Courts over cases relating to trusts, power of attorney, and marriage of minors. Also, the Probate Division has exclusive jurisdiction over private, agency, or international adoptions.

The Hillsborough County Family Division oversees most cases relating to domestic relations and juveniles. It shares jurisdiction for emergency orders in domestic violence protection cases with the Superior Courts and Circuit Court District Divisions. Although it has exclusive jurisdiction over adoption, it does not handle private, agency, or international adoptions.

For more inquiries about Hillsborough County courts, use the following information to contact their clerk's offices.

Hillsborough County Superior Courts
Hillsborough County Superior Court North
300 Chestnut St, Manchester,
NH 03101
Phone: (855) 212-1234

Hillsborough County Superior Court South
30 Spring St
Nashua,
NH 03060
Phone: (855) 212-1234

Hillsborough County Circuit Court District Divisions

Hillsborough County 9th Circuit Court District Division - Goffstown
329 Mast Rd, Goffstown,
NH 03045
Phone: (855) 212-1234

Hillsborough County 9th Circuit Court District Division - Manchester
35 Amherst St, Manchester,
NH 03101
Phone: (855) 212-1234

Hillsborough County 9th Circuit Court District Division - Merrimack
4 Baboosic Lake Rd,
P.O. Box 324, Merrimack,
NH 03054
Phone: (855) 212-1234

Hillsborough County 9th Circuit Court District Division - Milford
4 Meadowbrook Drive
Milford,
NH 03055
Phone: (855) 212-1234

Hillsborough County 9th Circuit Court District Division - Nashua
30 Spring St, Suite 101, Nashua,
NH 03060
Phone: (855) 212-1234

Hillsborough County Circuit Court Probate Divisions

Hillsborough County 9th Circuit Court Probate Division
30 Spring St, Ste 103, Nashua,
NH 03060
Phone: (855) 212-1234

Hillsborough Superior Court North - Probate:
300 Chestnut Street, Manchester,
NH 03101
Phone: (855) 212-1234

Hillsborough County Circuit Court Family Divisions

Hillsborough County 9th Circuit Court Family Division - Goffstown
329 Mast Rd, Goffstown,
NH 03045
Phone: (855) 212-1234

Hillsborough County Circuit Court Family Division - Hillsborough
15 Antrim Road Box #3
Hillsborough,
NH 03244

Hillsborough County 9th Circuit Court Family Division - Manchester
35 Amherst St,
Manchester,
NH 03101 - 1801
Phone: (855) 212-1234

Hillsborough County 9th Circuit Court Family Division - Merrimack
4 Baboosic Lake Rd, Merrimack,
NH 03054
Phone: (855) 212-1234

Hillsborough County 9th Circuit Court Family Division - Milford
4 Meadowbrook Drive
Milford,
NH 03055
Phone: (855) 212-1234

Hillsborough County 9th Circuit Court Family Division - Nashua
30 Spring St, Suite 102, Nashua,
NH 03060
Phone: (855) 212-1234

Hillsborough County District Court Records

The Hillsborough County district court records refer to case files on legal Proceedings within the District Division of the Hillsborough County Circuit Court. Hillsborough County district court records encompass documents on non-jury civil and criminal cases. These include:

• Criminal misdemeanors and violations
• Landlord-tenant disputes
• Small claims
• Land use violations
• Replevin cases
• emergency protection orders in domestic violence matters
• Gun permit denial appeals
• stalking.

To access Hillsborough County district court records:

• Visit the New Hampshire Records Check Page:
  • Scroll down and download a Record Research and Billing Form (NHJB-2798-DFS)
  • Complete the form and mail it to:

The New Hampshire Judicial Branch Administrative Offices

Attention: Central Processing Center

1 Granite Place, Suite N400
Concord,
New Hampshire 03301

• Visit the New Hampshire Judicial Branch Case Access Portal, register, and sign in to access Hillsborough County district court records.

Alternatively, download an Additional Case Access Request Form.

• Complete the request form and email it to NHCaseaccessportal@courts.state.nh.us.

(this option is available to parties involved in cases that are approved on the Case Access Portal)

• Search online for Hillsborough County district court records; they may be available through third-party websites.

Hillsborough County Criminal Records

Hillsborough County criminal records are the official history of criminal trials within the Hillsborough County Superior Courts and the Circuit Court's District Divisions. Criminal records detail the criminal activities of individuals, their arrest records, prosecutions, convictions, and incarcerations under the criminal justice system.

Law enforcement agencies within Hillsborough County create arrest records to detail individuals who commit arrestable offenses within the county. Hillsborough County arrest records may become part of the owner's criminal records if it leads to a criminal conviction.

New Hampshire’s criminal records (including those of Hillsborough County) are public. However, there are restrictions on criminal records relating to minors, sealed or expunged cases, and those whose public access may pose risks to the public or violate state or federal statutes.

To access Hillsborough arrest records and other information relating to criminal activities:

• Make a formal request to access criminal records through the Hillsborough County Office of the Sheriff at:

329 Mast Road
Goffstown,
NH 03045
Phone: (603) 627-5610, (800) 562-8201
Fax: (603) 627-5634

19 Temple Street
Nashua,
NH 03060
Phone: (603) 882-1456

• Visit the New Hampshire State Police Criminal Records Portal and request a background criminal records check for convictions with Hillsborough County (this option requires fingerprinting)
• Call or visit Hillsborough County local police departments and request access to criminal records in their possession.

Hillsborough County Criminal Court Case Lookup

For information about Hillsborough County criminal case prosecutions, inquirers should:

• Log in to the New Hampshire Judicial Branch Case Access Portal, register, log in, and search for Hillsborough County criminal case files by case number or party name.
• Call, visit, or send a mail request to access criminal case information to the Hillsborough County Superior Court Northern or Southern District.

Get Hillsborough County Civil Court Records

Hillsborough County civil court records refer to official documents on non-criminal case prosecutions across the Hillsborough County Superior Courts and the various divisions of the county's Circuit Court. Civil court records include but are not limited to case files on:

• General civil claims
• Probate adjudications
• Property-related disputes
• Landlord-tenant disagreements
• Family law cases
• Contract disagreements
• Civil appeals
• Civil harassment and restraining orders.

Hillsborough County civil court records are public. However, accessing some documents may require eligibility (especially documents relating to family law cases).

The Hillsborough County Superior Court is the custodian of the county's civil court records, and to access them, call or visit Hillsborough County Superior Court Northern or Southern Division. Alternatively, request access to Hillsborough County civil court records through the New Hampshire Judicial Branch Online Case Access Portal.

Also, record seekers may search third-party online databases for documents and information on Hillsborough County civil court case records.

Hillsborough County Family Court Records

Family court records are official documents on family matter-related case prosecutions within the Family Division of the Hillsborough County Circuit Court. These include but are not limited to case files on paternity, child custody and visitation, guardianship, divorce or legal separations, child support, adoption, domestic violence protection orders, child neglect and abuse, emancipation of minors, termination of parental rights, and juvenile delinquency.

Per New Hampshire laws, access to some Hillsborough County family court case information is restricted to the involved parties and persons with tangible interest. Family court records play crucial roles in protecting the rights of individuals involved in family-related case trials; they document evidence of the outcomes of family law cases, preserve information for genealogical and historical research, and serve as precedent for similar family-related cases in the future.

Individuals seeking access to Hillsborough County family court records should:

• Visit the New Hampshire Judicial Branch Case Access Portal, register, log in, and search use case number or party name to search for Hillsborough County family court case files.
• Locate the specific Hillsborough County Circuit Court Family Division that handled the case, send a Right-to-Know request to access the family court records to the clerk's office (the clerk's office details are obtainable through the New Hampshire Circuit Court 9th Circuit - Hillsborough County District Division webpage)
• Search for publicly accessible Hillsborough County family court records online through commercial websites. Hillsborough County family court records may be available for a fee through third-party online databases.

Hillsborough County Marriage and Divorce Records

Hillsborough County marriage and divorce records are documents relating to the legal union and separation of couples within the county. Marriage and divorce records are public in Hillsborough County. However, custodian agencies may redact some information to protect the privacy of the record owners.

For example, access to financial settlement agreements and information relating to juvenile children may be redacted from public divorce records. Also, only the couple, their family members, and legal representatives may obtain certified copies of Hillsborough County marriage certificates.

To access a Hillsborough marriage certificate, record seekers should:

• Contact the clerk's office in the town/city where the marriage certificate was issued. For instance, to access Hillsborough marriage certificates for marriages within Manchester and Nashua cities, contact the clerk offices using the following contact information:

Manchester City Clerk’s Office
1 City Hall Plaza, Manchester,
NH 03101

Nashua City Clerk’s Office
229 Main St,
Nashua,
NH 03060

• Visit the New Hampshire Department of State Division of Vital Records Administration website.
  • Click the Marriage or Divorce link.
  • Register and log in to the request page to query for Hillsborough marriage certificates or divorce records.
• Download an Application For a Certified Copy of a Vital Record Form from the New Hampshire Division of Vital Records Administration Certificate Request Page
  • Complete the request form and mail it to

New Hampshire Department of State Division of Vital Records Administration Registration / Certification

9 Ratification Way
Concord,
NH 03301-2455.

Hillsborough Birth and Death Records

Hillsborough County birth and death records refer to official documentation of the birth and death of individuals within Hillsborough County, NH.

In Hillsborough County, birth and death records are confidential documents; they are part of Hillsborough County Vital records and are accessible to their owners (for birth records if the owners are older than 18 years), legal representatives, immediate family members, and authorized government entities.

Nonetheless, New Hampshire laws allow public access to Hillsborough County birth certificates older than 100 years. Also, interested persons may access Hillsborough County death records 50 years after the demise of their owners.

Hillsborough County birth and death records are crucial administrative and identification documents, data sources for health policy formulation, and epidemiological research. Also, they provide information for genealogical and historical research.

Eligible persons seeking access to Hillsborough County birth certificates or death records should:

• Download an Application for a Certified Vital Records Form, fill it out, and mail it to the New Hampshire Department of State Division of Vital Records Administration Registration / Certification office.
• Request access to Hillsborough County birth certificates or death decrees through the clerk's office of the town/city where the birth occurred.
• Order for a Hillsborough birth certificate or death record through affiliate third-party websites.

Hillsborough County Probate Court Records

Probate court records refer to case files on deceased persons’ estates. In Hillsborough County, NH, probate court records are documents on cases within the Probate Division of the Hillsborough County Circuit Court.

Probate court records encompass but are not limited to documents on conservatorship, guardianship, Will probate, trust administration, escheat proceedings, and partition Actions.

To obtain Hillsborough County probate court records:

• Determine the specific Hillsborough County probate court responsible for the probate case (Nashua or Manchester division)
• Send a written request, or visit their clerk's office, and submit a Right-to-Know request to access the specific probate court record. A written request should include the full name of the decedent or ward, case number, details of the information required, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. It may cost between $10.00 to $15.00 per certified copy of Hillsborough County probate court records and an additional 50.00¢ to $1.00 per copy of the same document.
• Visit the New Hampshire Judicial Branch Case Access Portal, create an account, log in, and use case numbers to search for Hillsborough County probate court records. The Case Access Portal may provide basic information about Hillsborough County probate cases. For certified copies of documents, visit or send a written request to the Hillsborough County probate court that handled the specific case.

Hillsborough County Property Records

Hillsborough County property records are official documents on real estate within Hillsborough County, NH. Property records provide information about real estate ownership, value, and legal status. Generally, property records contain documents and information such as:

• Property deeds
• Parcel Number
• Liens and Encumbrances
• Property Sales History
• Property tax information
• Plat Maps
• Building Permits
• Zoning information
• Mortgage Information
• Lease Agreements.

For documents relating to Hillsborough County real estate:

• Log in to the Hillsborough County Registry of Deeds AVA Public Search Portal and search for records by grantor and grantee names, document number, and reference number. Record seekers must create accounts to obtain copies of Hillsborough County property records through the online portal. Also, it costs $2.00 per page of document.
• Call (603) 882-6933, ext. 6766, or send an email request for copies of Hillsborough County property records to hilscopies@nhdeeds.com
• Visit the Hillsborough County Registry of Deeds office or send a mail request to their office at

19 Temple Street, Nashua,
NH 03061
P.O. Box 370, Nashua,
NH 03061-0370.

Hillsborough County Court Records Online

Third-party online resources may sometimes offer convenient options for accessing Hillsborough County court records. They provide round-the-clock access to various documents and information from different locations. Private online databases gather documents from various government sources, aggregate them in one place, and provide access to interested persons. For example, newhampshirecourtrecords.us is a private online database that provides access to case files from various courts within the New Hampshire State. Notwithstanding the many advantages of using third-party online resources to source Hillsborough court records, it is imperative that users proceed with caution when using them. Data and documents sourced through some third-party platforms may not be up-to-date or accurate.