Rockingham County Court Records

Records documenting court cases and legal proceedings within Rockingham County may be described simply as Rockingham County court records. Such records include court dockets, filing information, motions, exhibits, depositions, testimonies, rulings, and judgments. Interested parties in the general public and government agencies may request these records for various reasons, including research and study.

Court records may be maintained in multiple forms, including audio, video, electronic files, microfilm, pictures, photocopies, and written documents. Although the local judiciary in Rockingham County maintains these records, they are still classified as New Hampshire court records.

Are Court Records Public in Rockingham County?

Under New Hampshire’s Right-to-Know Laws, court records are generally considered public information. This means that record seekers and government agencies may access these records by submitting a request to the appropriate records custodian. However, not all records are public, and some information may be classified and exempted from disclosure by law.

Some examples of information exempted from public disclosure under the right-to-know laws in New Hampshire include:

• Records of grand and petit juries
• Records protected under the attorney-client privilege or the attorney work product doctrine
• Records kept by parole or pardon boards
• Records sealed by a court order
• Cases involving minors or juveniles
• Records containing sensitive personal information, including medical records, social security numbers, and certain financial records

Although these records are generally exempt from disclosure, record seekers may be able to access records with the exempt parts removed or redacted.

Rockingham County Court Records Search

Listed below are some options available for requesting or accessing Rockingham County court records.

• Visit the Rockingham Superior Court or Circuit Court where the case was heard.
• Using the New Hampshire Judicial Branch Case Access Portal
• Choose a reliable third-party records website

Rockingham County Court Records Search by Name

Name-based searches for Rockingham County court records may be conducted through the Rockingham County Superior Court and the Rockingham County Circuit Court. Record seekers must submit requests to the court record custodians to obtain court records from these agencies.

To obtain records from the county superior court, record seekers may come to the office or mail in a written request to the superior court at:

Rockingham County Superior Court
Physical Address: 10 Route 125, Brentwood, NH 03833
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1258, Kingston, NH 03848-1258

Record requests may also be made at the Circuit Court Division that heard the case. Requests and inquiries may be made by calling or visiting the divisions using the contact information given.

The New Hampshire Judicial Branch Court Service Center may perform name-based Record Searches for multiple names and cases within New Hampshire’s trial courts. Record seekers may fill out and submit the appropriate form, and the center will perform the check. Complete forms may be mailed or hand-delivered to the center at:

New Hampshire Judicial Branch Administrative Offices
Attention: Central Processing Center
1 Granite Place, Suite N400
Concord, New Hampshire 03301

The New Hampshire Judicial Branch Case Access Portal provides limited access to court records and case information. Using the portal, cases from non-confidential cases from Superior Courts and Circuit Courts may be looked up online. To search for court case information, you must register for an account on the portal. It is advised to use more comprehensive alternate sources for requirements such as background checks.

Rockingham County Courts

The New Hampshire court system consists of Superior Courts and Circuit Courts. Depending on the jurisdiction and whether a jury trial is required, these courts handle court cases within counties. The list below shows all courts operating within Rockingham County.

Rockingham County Superior Court
Physical: 10 Route 125, Brentwood, NH 03833
Mailing: P.O. Box 1258, Kingston, NH 03848-1258
Phone: (855) 212-1234

Circuit Court District Divisions in Rockingham County
Rockingham County 10th Circuit Court District Division - Brentwood
Physical: 10 Rte 125, Brentwood, NH 03833
Mailing: P.O. Box 1149, Kingston, NH 03848
Phone: (855) 212-1234

Rockingham County 10th Circuit Court District Division - Candia
110 Raymond Rd,
Candia, NH 03034
Phone: (855) 212-1234

Rockingham County 10th Circuit Court District Division - Derry
10 Courthouse Ln,
Derry, NH 03038
Phone: (855) 212-1234

Rockingham County 10th Circuit Court District Division - Plaistow
14 Elm St,
Plaistow, NH 03865
Phone: (855) 212-1234

Rockingham County 10th Circuit Court District Division - Portsmouth
111 Parrott Ave,
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: (855) 212-1234

Rockingham County 10th Circuit Court District Division - Salem
35 Geremonty Dr,
Salem, NH 03079
Phone: (855) 212-1234

Rockingham County 10th Circuit Court District Division - Seabrook
130 Ledge Rd,
Seabrook, NH 03874
Phone: (855) 212-1234

Circuit Court Probate Divisions in Rockingham County
Rockingham County 10th Circuit Court Probate Division
Physical: 10 Rte 125, Brentwood, NY 03833
Mailing: P.O. Box 789, Kingston, NH 03848
Phone: (855) 212-1234

Circuit Court Family Divisions in Rockingham County
Rockingham County 10th Circuit Court Family Division - Brentwood
Physical: 10 Rte 125, Brentwood, NH 03833
Mailing: P.O. Box 1208, Kingston, NH 03848
Phone: (855) 212-1234

Rockingham County 10th Circuit Court Family Division - Derry
10 Courthouse Ln,
Derry, NH 03038
Phone: (855) 212-1234

Rockingham County 10th Circuit Court Family Division - Portsmouth
111 Parrott Ave,
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: (855) 212-1234

Rockingham County 10th Circuit Court Family Division - Salem
35 Geremonty Dr,
Salem, NH 03079
Phone: (855) 212-1234

Rockingham County District Court Records

The Rockingham County Superior Court serves as the main trial court and the district court equivalent. It handles most cases with major jurisdiction and passes lesser cases to the Circuit Court divisions. Examples of the cases heard by these courts in Rockingham County include.

• Civil cases
• Criminal cases
• Family Court/Domestic cases
• Probate cases

Rockingham County Criminal Records

Criminal History Checks and criminal record requests are processed by the New Hampshire State Police. These records may be obtained from the state police in person, by mail, or online.

In-person requests are provided at the walk-in service public counter located at:

33 Hazen Drive, Room 106A
Concord, NH 03305

Mailed requests may be made by sending in a complete Criminal Record Release Authorization form and the required fees to the office by mail. The request and correct payment must be mailed to:

The Criminal Records Unit
33 Hazen Drive,
Concord, NH 03305

Requesters may also include a self-addressed and stamped envelope with the request for quick return. Record seekers may also request criminal record checks online using the New Hampshire State Police Criminal Records Portal. Fingerprinting sessions and criminal record check appointments may also be scheduled and canceled online using the portal.

When requesting a copy of their confidential records, record seekers must provide a copy of a government-issued photo ID and notarize section II of the application form. Criminal record checks from the New Hampshire State Police cost $25 each. Payment should be made using a check or money order in the exact amount made payable to the State of New Hampshire - Criminal Records. Cash and credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, or Discover) are also accepted during walk-in requests.

Interested parties may also inquire about Rockingham County arrest records from local law enforcement such as the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office by calling (603) 679-2225.

Note: Public access to Rockingham County arrest records may vary depending on local laws.

Rockingham County Criminal Court Case Lookup

Rockingham County criminal court case information may be looked up using the resources provided by the Rockingham Superior and Circuit Courts. Record seekers may request these records by contacting the courthouse where the case was heard. Records may also be available from the New Hampshire Judicial Branch Court Service Center.

The simplest way to obtain these records is to visit the Superior Court or Circuit Court where the case was heard. Record seekers may be able to provide staff at the court clerk's office with details of the case, such as case names and case numbers, for a search to be made. Requesters should note that there may be search fees and copy fees for any record requests.

Name-based record searches for multiple criminal case records may be made using the Court Service Center. Record seekers may fill out the Record Research and Billing Form and indicate the names and the court to be researched. A different form will be required for each court location to be searched. Requesters may choose to have their results emailed or include a self-addressed and stamped envelope for the return of the records. Electronic searches will cost $20 per search for the first five names and $5 for each additional name. Complete billing information is available on page 2 of the form. The completed form and payment should be mailed to:

New Hampshire Judicial Branch Administrative Offices
Attention: Central Processing Center
1 Granite Place, Suite N400
Concord, New Hampshire 03301

Rockingham County criminal case records may be available online using the New Hampshire Judicial Branch Case Access Portal. Creating an account on the portal permits users to look up criminal court cases from superior courts around New Hampshire, including Rockingham County. Users among the general public are advised to review the information on the portal website, including the User Guide, to ensure proper use of the portal and its information.

Note: Public access to Rockingham County arrest records may vary depending on local laws.

Get Rockingham County Civil Court Records

Rocking County civil court records are records of cases involving private parties. They are usually non-criminal disputes requiring adjudications in court. Civil court cases generate records such as rulings, motions, judgments, exhibits, and settlements. These records may be obtained by contacting the record custodians at the courts where the case was heard.

In Rockingham County, civil court records may be obtained by contacting the Superior Court Clerk or the clerks at the Circuit Court Division where the case was heard. Record seekers must provide enough details for the record to be located at the request. Information required includes the names of the parties to the case, the location of the case, and a case number if available. Requesters may contact the courts before making a request using the information provided on their websites.

Civil court records may also be ordered from the New Hampshire Judiciary Court Service Center. Using the Record Research and Billing Form, requests may order searches for multiple civil court records from any New Hampshire Superior or Circuit Court. Completed forms and payment should be mailed to:

New Hampshire Judicial Branch Administrative Offices
Attention: Central Processing Center
1 Granite Place, Suite N400
Concord, New Hampshire 03301

The New Hampshire Judicial Branch Case Access Portal provides an online option for looking up Rockingham County civil court records. Record seekers may register to access court records online. Instructions on the proper use of the portal's resources may be found on its website. For any questions, users may call (855) 212-1234.

Rockingham County Family Court Records

Court cases in Rockingham County involving domestic issues may be referred to as Rockingham County Family Court records. These records detail divorce, alimony, parental rights, child support, dissolution, and other similar cases. The Rockingham County Superior Court and the Family Division of the Circuit Courts share jurisdictions over such cases.

Record seekers may obtain Rockingham family court records from the court's family division where the case was heard. The Superior Court or any Circuit Court Family Court Divisions may offer record searches to interested parties.

Members of the general public seeking family court records may request them in person at the court where the case was heard. Requesters should provide information such as parties' names, case numbers, and case dates for the record to be found and pay any required search or copy fees. For more information about requisitioning Rockingham County family records, it is recommended to call the family division at (855) 212-1234 before visiting the court.

Rockingham County Marriage and Divorce Records

New Hampshire is a closed record state, meaning that marriage and divorce records for Rockingham County may only be accessed after 50 years. Until that time, only certain persons may request access to these records. These include registrants, their immediate family members, and anyone who may show a direct and tangible interest in the record. Several options are available for anyone who requires a marriage or divorce record for Rockingham County.

Copies of marriage and divorce records may be obtained from the Town or City Clerk where the marriage license was issued or where the divorce was heard.

Marriage and divorce records may also be obtained from the New Hampshire Division of Vital Records Administration (DVRA). Record seekers may fill out and submit an Application for a Certified Copy of a Vital Record to the DVRA at:

New Hampshire Department of State
Division of Vital Records Administration
9 Ratification Way
Concord, NH 03301-2455

To request these records, requesters must include a copy of their government-issued photo ID in a mailed request or present it during a walk-in request. Marriage and divorce records cost a non-refundable search fee of $15 for the first copy, and each additional copy ordered simultaneously costs $10.

To find out more about how to request these records and any copy fees attached, contact the DVRA by calling (603) 271-4650 or emailing vitalrecords@sos.nh.gov.

The DVRA also offers online look-ups of marriage and divorce records via the New Hampshire Vital Records Information Network Web Query site.

Divorce records may be requested from the Superior Court or Circuit Court family division by filling out and submitting a Request for Certified Copy of Divorce Decree or Vital Statistics form.

Rockingham Birth and Death Records

Rockingham birth and death records are vital records that may be obtained from the New Hampshire Division of Vital Records Administration. Birth and death records for New Hampshire do not become public records until 100 years have passed for births and 50 years have passed for deaths. Before that time limit is over, only certain eligible persons may access birth and death records. These persons include the person named on the record, their immediate family or spouse, and any individual or agency that may prove a tangible interest in the record.

Requesters may complete an Application for a Certified Copy of a Vital Record online and then print and sign it. The completed form must be submitted in person or by mail to the DVRA at:

New Hampshire Department of State
Division of Vital Records Administration
9 Ratification Way
Concord, NH 03301-2455

All requests should include a copy of a government-issued photo ID or other acceptable documentation and payment. Mailed requests should also include a self-addressed and stamped business-letter-sized envelope for returning any copies by mail. Requesters will pay a non-refundable search fee of $15, which covers the first copy of the record. Any additional copies ordered simultaneously will cost $10 each. Payment is acceptable in a check payable to the Treasurer-State of New Hampshire.

On a more local level, record seekers may obtain a Rockingham County birth or death record by visiting their local City or Town Clerk, making the request, and paying the search fee.

Birth and death records are important vital records documenting life events in Rockingham County. They are particularly useful when researching an individual’s identity, citizenship, and ancestry.

Rockingham County Probate Court Records

Probate Divisions of the Rockingham County superior and circuit courts have jurisdiction over cases involving the probate of wills, administration of estates and trusts, conservatorships, guardianships, adoptions, name change petitions, parental rights, powers of attorney for health care, living wills, some partition actions, and other cases.

Record seekers may obtain probate court records from either the Superior Court or the Circuit Court Probate Division. Requests may be made by visiting the office or mailing in a written request with enough information for a record search.

The New Hampshire Judiciary Court Service Center also provides access to Rockingham County Circuit Court probate records. Requests may fill out the Probate Estate Administration Records Research form and mail it and correct payment to the service center at:

New Hampshire Judicial Branch Administrative Offices
Attention: Central Processing Center
1 Granite Place, Suite N400
Concord, New Hampshire 03301

Electronic searches for probate records cost $20 per name for five names or less and $5 each for additional names after the first five. Full billing information is available on the second page of the form. Record seekers may create an account or register on the New Hampshire Judicial Branch Case Access Portal to access some probate court records online.

Rockingham County Property Records

Rockingham County property records are records of property within the county and business transactions concerning such property. These are records documenting deeds, mortgages, trusts, transfers, liens, tax valuations, and other similar documentation. The Rockingham County Register of Deeds maintains property records in Rockingham County.

Records from the register of deeds may be obtained in person, by mail, or online. The register maintains records indexed by the name of the parties involved in a transaction. Hence, having a name is the quickest way to look up property records such as liens, deeds, and mortgages. For example, if searching for deeds, knowing the names of grantors (granting/giving/selling) or grantees (getting/receiving/buying) of properties will allow you to look up the names in any of the record indexes. These records indexes are available at the register’s office for requesters to research in person. When the name is found in the appropriate index, a corresponding book and page number will be listed. The requester may now use that information to request the book and have access to the record.

To request copies of the record by mail, simply submit a written request containing the name of the subject, the book, the page, and the type of record required. Mailed requests should include a check made payable to the Rockingham Register of Deeds for the correct copy and postage fees. Requesters may also include a self-addressed and stamped envelope instead of postage fees. Mailed requests should be addressed to:

Rockingham Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 896
Kingston, NH 03848

Rockingham County property records may also be obtained online using the AVA or Tapestry search tools. Users may be required to have Java installed on their computers to use the online search applications provided. Searches may be made using the book and page number or the full name of the subject of the search. Full instructions for using the online applications are available on the register’s website.

Rockingham County Court Records Online

Third-party online resources such as NewHampshirecourtrecords.us offer record seekers an alternative for accessing Rockingham court records. These websites allow users to access records without visiting a courthouse in person. With simple user-friendly interfaces and search criteria, court records may be looked up or downloaded conveniently from home or on any smart device. However, it should be pointed out that these third-party websites have no government association, so the accuracy or reliability of their information cannot be assured.