Sullivan County Court Records

Sullivan County court records are documents generated by Sullivan County courts during civil and criminal records. These documents uphold accountability, transparency, and fairness within the Sullivan County judicial system.

Sullivan County court records may consist of Sullivan County arrest records and documents relating to civil and criminal trials within the county. Generally, court records contain documents and information such as:

• Names of the litigants
• Case numbers
• Case types
• Complaints/Petitions
• Docket entries
• Summons
• Pleadings
• Evidence/Exhibits
• Judgments
• Orders
• Transcripts
• Appeal information.

Are Court Records Public in Sullivan County?

Yes, court records are public in Sullivan County. The New Hampshire Right-to-Know Law grants public access to Sullivan County public records. At the same time, the New Hampshire Rules of Criminal and Civil Procedure clarified Sullivan County court records that are available for inspection and copying.

However, while most Sullivan County court records are accessible, the law exempts public access to:

• Juvenile records
• Sealed records
• Records containing information that violates state or federal privacy or confidentiality laws.

Sullivan County Court Records Search

For records of Sullivan County case trials, visit the New Hampshire Judicial Branch Case Access Portal, register, and use the login credentials to access the search tools and access Sullivan County court records. The New Hampshire Judicial Branch Case Access Portal provides access to all e-filed cases except those to guardianship. Interested individuals can also call, mail, or visit the New Hampshire Superior or Circuit Courts.

Sullivan County Courts

The Sullivan County judiciary consists of the Sullivan County Superior Court and the various divisions of the Sullivan County Circuit Court. Per the New Hampshire unified court system, the Sullivan County Superior Court is a court of general jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases. However, the Sullivan County Superior Court handles cases beyond the jurisdiction of the Circuit Court. The Sullivan County Circuit Court divisions have limited jurisdiction over some civil and criminal cases.

Interested persons should use the information below to contact any Sullivan County courts.

Sullivan County Superior Court
22 Main Street,
Newport,
NH 03773
Phone: (855) 212-1234

Sullivan County 5th Circuit Court District Division - Claremont
1 Police Ct, Suite 2, Claremont,
NH 03743
Phone: (855) 212-1234

Sullivan County 5th Circuit Court District Division - Newport
55 Main Street,
Newport,
NH 03773
Phone: (855) 212-1234

Sullivan County 5th Circuit Court Probate Division
14 Main Street, Suite 5, Newport,
NH 03773
Phone: (855) 212-1234

Sullivan County 5th Circuit Court Family Division - Claremont
1 Police Court, Suite 2,
Claremont,
NH 03743
Phone: (855) 212-1234

Sullivan County 5th Circuit Court Family Division - Newport
55 Main Street,
Newport,
NH 03773
Phone: (855) 212-1234

Sullivan County Criminal and Civil Records

Sullivan County criminal and civil court records refer to all documents relating to criminal and civil case trials within Sullivan County, NH.

In Sullivan County, criminal records include Sullivan County arrest records and other documents relating to the prosecution, conviction, and incarceration of criminal offenders within the county. In contrast, civil court records refer to documents on non-criminal cases.

Individuals seeking access to Sullivan County criminal or civil court records should log into the New Hampshire Judicial Branch Case Access Portal and search for Sullivan County criminal or civil case records.

Alternatively, visit the Sullivan County Superior Court or any of the Sullivan County Circuit Court divisions with the specific criminal or civil court case file and make formal requests to access them.

Sullivan County Marriage Records

In Sullivan County, marriage records are public. Sullivan County marriage records are accessible through the New Hampshire Division of Vital Records Administration (NHDVRA). The NHDVRA maintains records of Sullivan County marriages from 1901 to the present.

Interested individuals should visit their Vital Records Statistics Portal, register, and log in to access Sullivan County marriage records. Alternatively, call, visit, or send a mail request to access Sullivan County marriage records to the New Hampshire Division of Vital Records Administration at:

Division of Vital Records Administration
NH Secretary of State
9 Ratification Way,
Concord,
NH 03301-2410
Phone: (603) 271-4650
TDD: (800) 735-2964
Fax: (603) 271-3447
Email: vitalrecords@sos.nh.gov.

Also, Sullivan County marriage certificates are accessible through local Sullivan town/city clerk offices.

Sullivan County Divorce Records

Sullivan County divorce records are publicly accessible. However, access to certified copies of Sullivan County divorce records is limited to the involved parties, legal representatives directly involved in the divorce, individuals with judicial orders, or those authorized by a party to the divorce.

Individuals seeking access to Sullivan County divorce records should visit, call, or send mail requests to the Sullivan County Circuit Court - Family Division. Also, records seekers can access Sullivan County divorce records through the New Hampshire Division of Vital Records Administration Vital Records Statistics Portal or by requests through their office.

Sullivan Birth Records

In Sullivan County, there is limited access to birth records less than 100 years old; these documents are accessible only to the subjects of the records (if they are 18 years or older), parents/legal guardians of the record owners, authorized legal representatives, and persons with written consent.

Sullivan County birth records are legal documents for establishing citizenship and claiming government benefits. Furthermore, Sullivan County birth records are a data source for demographic statistics and genealogical research.

Interested individuals should:

• Register and log into the New Hampshire Division of Vital Records Administration Vital Records Statistics Portal, and use the online search tools to order Sullivan County birth certificates
• Visit or mail requests for access to Sullivan County birth certificates to the New Hampshire Division of Vital Records Administration Office.
• Request access to Sullivan County birth through the clerk of Sullivan County towns/cities of birth.

For Sullivan County birth records older than 100 years, record seekers should call, fax, email, visit, or send mail requests to the New Hampshire State Archives at:

Archives and Records Management

NH Department of State
9 Ratification,
Concord,
NH 03301
Phone: (603) 271-2236, (603) 271-2272 (fax)
Email:archives@sos.nh.gov

In addition to applicable fees, individuals seeking access to Sullivan County birth certificates or other Sullivan County Vital Records may have to provide valid government-issued photo IDs.

Sullivan Death Records

Sullivan County death records are confidential documents. However, death records become public 50 years after the demise of their owners.

Sullivan County death records are important documents for inheritance, life insurance, and Social Security claims. Also, they play crucial roles in disease research and in analyzing the death rates within the Sullivan County population.

Eligible individuals should log into the Sullivan County death certificates through the New Hampshire Division of Vital Records Administration Vital Records Statistics Portal or visit the office in person and order Sullivan County death records.

Also, Sullivan County death records older than 50 years are accessible through the New Hampshire State Archives or third-party websites.

Sullivan County Probate Court Records

Sullivan County probate court records are case files on legal proceedings within the Sullivan County Circuit Court Probate Division. These documents relate but are not limited to cases on guardianships, escheat partitions, probate of Wills, intestate succession, conservatorships, and trusts administration.

For records of Sullivan County probate cases:

• Call, mail, or visit the Sullivan County 5th Circuit Court Probate Division.
• Log into the New Hampshire Judicial Branch Case Access Portal and use the online search tools to access basic probate case information.
• Visit or send mail requests to the New Hampshire State Archives to access older probate records.

Sullivan County Property Records

Sullivan County property records are official documents on property transactions and ownership within Sullivan County, NH. Generally, property records contain property-related documents and information such as:

• Deeds
• Parcel Numbers
• Property Addresses
• Plat Maps
• Building Permits
• Sales History
• Tax Records
• Liens
• Assessment Information
• Easements
• Zoning Information.

For information on Sullivan County property ownership and transactions, log into the Sullivan County Registry of Deeds Documents Search Portal and use the search tools to view property-related information. Alternatively, request access to Sullivan County property records through the Sullivan County Registry of Deeds Office during office hours at:

14 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Newport
NH 03773
Phone: (603) 863-2110
Fax: (603) 863-0013

Sullivan County Court Records Online

Record seekers can look up court information using the New Hampshire Judicial Branch Case Access Portal. Third-party online resources may also offer convenient alternatives to accessing Sullivan County court records. They provide fast and easy access to Sullivan County public records through advanced search tools and user-friendly interfaces.

Private online databases like newhampshirecourtrecords.us gather court-related documents from various New Hampshire courts and make them globally available to interested individuals.

However, notwithstanding the many advantages of private online resources, users should note that documents from some non-government sources may contain errors.