| Superior Court | Merrimack Superior Court |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | Merrimack Superior Court: 5 Court St, Concord, NH 03301. 6th Circuit Probate Division: 2 Charles Doe Drive, Suite 1, Concord, NH 03301. |
| 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 |
Merrimack County includes Concord, the state capital, where the Superior Court clerk keeps felony criminal files, larger civil suits, and jury-trial cases for the county. There is no separate county clerk. Misdemeanors, small claims, and family cases are handled by three Circuit Court District Division and three Family Division locations, in Concord, Franklin, and Hooksett, depending on which towns the case involves.
The county's single Probate Division sits in Concord and handles every will, estate, guardianship, adoption, and name change filed anywhere in Merrimack County. Because Concord hosts the Superior Court, a District/Family Division, and the Probate Division all in different buildings, confirm the exact address before visiting.
Search Merrimack County court records online
Superior Court
Merrimack 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 Merrimack County
- Records
- Civil, Criminal
Located at 5 Court Street, Concord — a different building from the District/Family Divisions and the Probate Division.
Other courts
Merrimack County District Divisions
- Cost
- Free to check case status
- Coverage
- Misdemeanors, violations, small claims, and landlord-tenant cases at the county's three District Division locations (Concord, Franklin, Hooksett)
- Records
- Criminal, Civil, Traffic
Jurisdiction is split by town; Franklin and Hooksett each cover a specific group of surrounding towns.
Other courts
Merrimack County Family Divisions
- Cost
- Free to check case status
- Coverage
- Divorce, parenting, guardianship of minors, and domestic-violence cases at the county's three Family Division locations
- Records
- Family
Same three towns as the District Divisions (Concord, Franklin, Hooksett).
Other courts
6th Circuit – Probate Division – Concord
- Cost
- Free to check case status
- Coverage
- Wills, estates, guardianships, adoptions, and name changes for all of Merrimack County
- Records
- Probate
A separate building/address from the Superior Court and the Concord District/Family Division.
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
Merrimack County clerk offices
Merrimack Superior Court: 5 Court St, Concord, NH 03301. 6th Circuit Probate Division: 2 Charles Doe Drive, Suite 1, Concord, NH 03301.
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 5 Court Street, Concord, 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 town location (Concord, Franklin, or Hooksett) for District/Family cases, or the 6th Circuit Probate Division on Charles Doe Drive in Concord 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 Merrimack County Superior Court?
At 5 Court Street in Concord. It handles felony criminal cases and civil cases over $25,000 for the whole county.
Are the Superior Court and Probate Division in Concord the same building?
No. The Superior Court is at 5 Court Street, and the 6th Circuit Probate Division is at 2 Charles Doe Drive — a different address in Concord. Confirm the address before visiting.
Which District Division handles a small claims case in Merrimack County?
It depends on the town. The county has three District Division locations — Concord, Franklin, and Hooksett — each covering a specific group of surrounding towns.
Where is probate handled in Merrimack County?
All Merrimack County wills, estates, guardianships, adoptions, and name changes go through the single 6th Circuit Probate Division location in Concord.
Sources
- Merrimack Superior Court — https://www.courts.nh.gov/your-visit/find-court/merrimack-superior-court
- Merrimack County District Divisions — https://www.courts.nh.gov/your-visit/find-court/merrimack-county-district-divisions
- Merrimack County Family Divisions — https://www.courts.nh.gov/your-visit/find-court/merrimack-county-family-divisions
- 6th Circuit – Probate Division – Concord — https://www.courts.nh.gov/your-visit/find-court/6th-circuit-probate-division-concord
- 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.