| Superior Court | Rockingham Superior Court |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | Rockingham County Courthouse, 10 Route 125, Brentwood, NH 03833. Mailing: P.O. Box 1258, Kingston, NH 03848-1258. |
| 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 |
Rockingham County's Superior Court sits at the Rockingham County Courthouse on Route 125 in Brentwood, where the Superior Court clerk keeps felony criminal files, larger civil suits, and jury-trial cases for the whole county. There is no separate county clerk; misdemeanors, small claims, and family cases are split among the Circuit Court's District and Family Divisions, which sit in six towns across the county (Brentwood, Candia, Derry, Hampton, Portsmouth, and Salem).
The county's single Probate Division, also at Brentwood, handles every will, estate, guardianship, adoption, and name change filed in Rockingham County regardless of which town the matter arose in. Which District or Family Division location has a case depends on the town where the parties live or the incident occurred, so confirm the location before visiting or mailing a request.
Search Rockingham County court records online
Superior Court
Rockingham 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 Rockingham County
- Records
- Civil, Criminal
Also the county's mailing address for the Probate Division (P.O. Box 1258, Kingston, NH).
Other courts
Rockingham County District Divisions
- Cost
- Free to check case status
- Coverage
- Misdemeanors, violations, small claims, and landlord-tenant cases at the county's six District Division locations (Brentwood, Candia, Derry, Hampton, Portsmouth, Salem)
- Records
- Criminal, Civil, Traffic
Which location has a case depends on the town where it arose; call the shared toll-free line if unsure.
Other courts
Rockingham County Family Divisions
- Cost
- Free to check case status
- Coverage
- Divorce, parenting, guardianship of minors, and domestic-violence cases at the county's six Family Division locations
- Records
- Family
Same six towns as the District Divisions; the Family Division keeps a separate docket and clerk.
Other courts
10th Circuit – Probate Division – Brentwood
- Cost
- Free to check case status
- Coverage
- Wills, estates, guardianships, adoptions, and name changes for all of Rockingham County
- Records
- Probate
Handles probate for anyone who was domiciled in Rockingham County at the time of death, regardless of where in the county they lived.
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
Rockingham County clerk offices
Rockingham County Courthouse, 10 Route 125, Brentwood, NH 03833. Mailing: P.O. Box 1258, Kingston, NH 03848-1258.
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 the Brentwood courthouse with the case number, or the party names and filing year, and specify plain or certified copies.
District, Family, and Probate Division records. Contact the specific town location that heard the case (District and Family Divisions) or the Probate Division in Brentwood (estates, guardianships, adoptions, 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 Rockingham County Superior Court?
At the Rockingham County Courthouse, 10 Route 125, Brentwood, NH. It handles felony criminal cases and civil cases over $25,000 for the whole county.
Which District Division handles my Rockingham County case?
It depends on the town where the case arose. Rockingham County has six District Division locations (Brentwood, Candia, Derry, Hampton, Portsmouth, and Salem); call the shared toll-free line if you are not sure which one has the file.
Where is probate handled in Rockingham County?
All Rockingham County wills, estates, guardianships, adoptions, and name changes go through the single Probate Division location in Brentwood.
Can I look up a Rockingham County court case 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.
Sources
- Rockingham Superior Court — https://www.courts.nh.gov/your-visit/find-court/rockingham-superior-court
- Rockingham County District Divisions — https://www.courts.nh.gov/your-visit/find-court/rockingham-county-district-divisions
- Rockingham County Family Divisions — https://www.courts.nh.gov/your-visit/find-court/rockingham-county-family-divisions
- 10th Circuit – Probate Division – Brentwood — https://www.courts.nh.gov/your-visit/find-court/10th-circuit-probate-division-brentwood
- 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.