| Superior Court | Grafton Superior Court |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | 3785 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, NH 03774 (Superior Court and 2nd Circuit Probate Division, Box 3). |
| Phone | 1-855-212-1234 (toll-free, all NH Circuit and Superior Court locations) |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
| Earliest records noted | Varies by court — older files may be on paper or microfilm |
| Plain copy fee | $0.50/page; courthouse kiosk printouts $0.25/page (Superior and Circuit District Division) |
| Certified copy fee | $10 (Superior and Circuit District Division); confirm the total with the clerk |
Grafton is New Hampshire's largest county by land area, and its court locations are spread across the Upper Valley and North Country rather than concentrated in one town. The Superior Court and the county's Probate Division are both at 3785 Dartmouth College Highway in North Haverhill, but misdemeanors, small claims, and family cases are heard at four separate Circuit Court locations — Haverhill, Lebanon, Littleton, and Plymouth — depending on which towns are involved.
Because the county covers so much ground, confirm the town before making the trip: a Haverhill-area case may be filed in North Haverhill, while a case from towns near Hanover or Lebanon is usually filed at the Lebanon location instead.
Search Grafton County court records online
Superior Court
Grafton Superior Court
- Cost
- Free to check case status by phone or in person; LUCIE account is free online
- Coverage
- Felony criminal cases and civil cases over $25,000 filed in Grafton County
- Records
- Civil, Criminal
Located at 3785 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill — the same address as the county's Probate Division.
Other courts
Grafton County District Divisions
- Cost
- Free to check case status
- Coverage
- Misdemeanors, violations, small claims, and landlord-tenant cases at the county's four District Division locations (Haverhill, Lebanon, Littleton, Plymouth)
- Records
- Criminal, Civil, Traffic
Jurisdiction is split by town group; confirm which of the four locations covers the towns involved.
Other courts
Grafton County Family Divisions
- Cost
- Free to check case status
- Coverage
- Divorce, parenting, guardianship of minors, and domestic-violence cases at the county's four Family Division locations (Haverhill, Lebanon, Littleton, Plymouth)
- Records
- Family
Same four town groupings as the District Divisions; the Family Division keeps a separate docket.
Other courts
2nd Circuit – Probate Division – Haverhill
- Cost
- Free to check case status
- Coverage
- Wills, estates, guardianships, adoptions, and name changes for all of Grafton County
- Records
- Probate
The county's single Probate Division location, at the same North Haverhill address as the Superior Court.
What is available online
LUCIE covers electronically filed Superior Court civil and criminal cases and some Circuit Court civil, small-claims, name-change, and estate cases. Family Division cases and older paper files generally must be requested directly from the town location that heard the case.
Which clerk has your record
In New Hampshire, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the New Hampshire page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| Superior Court | Felony criminal cases; Civil cases with damages over $25,000; Jury trials (the only NH trial court that empanels juries) | Clerk of the Superior Court for that county |
| Circuit Court — District Division | Misdemeanor and violation-level crimes; Small claims and civil cases up to $25,000; Landlord-tenant and eviction cases | Clerk of the District Division for that court location |
| Circuit Court — Family Division | Divorce and parenting (custody/support) cases; Domestic violence petitions; Guardianship of minors | Clerk of the Family Division for that court location |
| Circuit Court — Probate Division | Wills, trusts, and estate administration; Adult and minor guardianships; Adoptions and name changes | Clerk (Register of Probate) for that county's Probate Division |
Request records in person or by mail
Grafton County clerk offices
3785 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, NH 03774 (Superior Court and 2nd Circuit Probate Division, Box 3).
Phone: 1-855-212-1234 (toll-free, all NH Circuit and Superior Court locations)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Contact details were taken from the office's website and are re-checked on a schedule; confirm hours before visiting.
Superior Court records. Contact the clerk at 3785 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, with the case number or party names and filing year, and specify plain or certified copies.
District, Family, and Probate Division records. Contact the specific location (Haverhill, Lebanon, Littleton, or Plymouth) that heard the District/Family case, or the 2nd Circuit Probate Division in North Haverhill for estates, guardianships, adoptions, and name changes. The shared toll-free number (1-855-212-1234) can direct you to the right clerk.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in New Hampshire |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | $0.50/page; courthouse kiosk printouts $0.25/page (Superior and Circuit District Division) |
| Certified copy | $10 (Superior and Circuit District Division); confirm the total with the clerk |
The Superior Court schedule effective July 1, 2025 and Circuit District Division Rule 3.3 list these copy charges and a records-research fee of $6.50 per name. These amounts are not filing fees and should not be assumed to cover every division or delivery method. Ask the relevant clerk about Family or Probate Division charges, postage, and the total before paying.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
New Hampshire court records are presumed open under the common-law right of access and the courts' own rules, but several categories are not public:
The New Hampshire guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Grafton County Superior Court?
At 3785 Dartmouth College Highway in North Haverhill. It handles felony criminal cases and civil cases over $25,000 for the whole county, and shares its address with the county's Probate Division.
Which District Division covers Hanover or Lebanon?
The Lebanon location. Grafton County has four District Division locations — Haverhill, Lebanon, Littleton, and Plymouth — each covering a specific group of towns.
Where is probate handled in Grafton County?
All Grafton County wills, estates, guardianships, adoptions, and name changes go through the single 2nd Circuit Probate Division in North Haverhill, at the same address as the Superior Court.
Can I search Grafton County court cases online?
Yes, through LUCIE for the case types it currently covers — Superior Court civil and criminal cases, and some Circuit Court civil, small-claims, name-change, and estate cases. A free account is required, and older paper files are not included.
Sources
- Grafton Superior Court — https://www.courts.nh.gov/your-visit/find-court/grafton-superior-court
- Grafton County District Divisions — https://www.courts.nh.gov/your-visit/find-court/grafton-county-district-divisions
- Grafton County Family Divisions — https://www.courts.nh.gov/your-visit/find-court/grafton-county-family-divisions
- 2nd Circuit – Probate Division – Haverhill — https://www.courts.nh.gov/your-visit/find-court/2nd-circuit-probate-division-haverhill
- Superior Court fee schedule, effective July 1, 2025 — https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-06/filing_fees_superior.pdf
- Circuit District Division Rule 3.3 — court fees — https://www.courts.nh.gov/rules-circuit-court-state-new-hampshire-district-division/civil-rules-exceptions-noted-below/rule-1
- New Hampshire Judicial Branch — Our Courts — https://www.courts.nh.gov/our-courts
- New Hampshire Judicial Branch — Superior Court — https://www.courts.nh.gov/our-courts/superior-court
- New Hampshire Judicial Branch — LUCIE (Look Up Case Information Electronically) — https://www.courts.nh.gov/resources/electronic-services/lucie-look-case-information-electronically
- New Hampshire State Police — Criminal History Record Requests — https://www.nhsp.dos.nh.gov/our-services/criminal-records/criminal-history-record-requests
- RSA 651:5 — Annulment of Criminal Records — https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/lxii/651/651-5.htm
- RSA 490:24 — Entry Fees (Superior Court) — https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/LI/490/490-24.htm
- United States District Court, District of New Hampshire — https://www.nhd.uscourts.gov/
- PACER — Federal court records — https://pacer.uscourts.gov/
See also: all New Hampshire counties.