Benton, NH Public Records
Benton is a town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, with an estimated population of 360 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 48.2 square miles of land. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Benton Town Hall (2880 NH Route 112, Benton, NH 03785). Deeds for property in Benton are recorded at the Grafton County Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Benton are generally heard at the 2nd Circuit – District Division – Haverhill.
📍 Benton Record Offices & Courts
Police Department
NH State Police Troop F
315 Swiftwater Road, Haverhill, NH 03765
Circuit Court – District Division
2nd Circuit – District Division – Haverhill
3785 Dartmouth College Highway, Box 10, North Haverhill, NH 03774
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Circuit Court – Family Division
2nd Circuit – Family Division – Haverhill
3785 Dartmouth College Highway, Box 9, N. Haverhill, NH 03774
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Circuit Court – Probate Division
2nd Circuit – Probate Division – Haverhill
3785 Dartmouth College Highway, Box 3, North Haverhill, NH 03774
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Superior Court
Grafton Superior Court
3785 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, NH 03774
Hours: Monday-Friday : 8:00am to 4:00pm
Registry of Deeds
Grafton County Registry of Deeds
3785 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, NH 03774
County Jail
Grafton County Department of Corrections
3785 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, NH 03774
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Benton, NH
Criminal case records for Benton are kept by the New Hampshire Judicial Branch. Misdemeanors and arraignments are generally handled by the local trial court, and felonies by the Superior Court. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office.
⚖️ Where to get criminal records for Benton
| Circuit Court – District Division | 2nd Circuit – District Division – Haverhill3785 Dartmouth College Highway, Box 10, North Haverhill, NH 037741-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Grafton Superior Court3785 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, NH 037741-855-212-1234Hours: Monday-Friday : 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| State court system | New Hampshire Judicial Branch1-855-212-1234 (statewide court information line) |
🔍 Background Check in Benton, NH
A people search for Benton pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Benton are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Benton
| Town Office | Benton Town Hall2880 NH Route 112, Benton, NH 03785(603) 787-2161 |
| Circuit Court – District Division | 2nd Circuit – District Division – Haverhill3785 Dartmouth College Highway, Box 10, North Haverhill, NH 037741-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Grafton Superior Court3785 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, NH 037741-855-212-1234Hours: Monday-Friday : 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | NH State Police Public Sex Offender Registry Source: nhsp.dos.nh.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Benton, NH
Arrest and booking records for Benton are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department or the New Hampshire State Police. Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
📋 Where to get arrest records for Benton
| Police Department | NH State Police Troop F315 Swiftwater Road, Haverhill, NH 03765(603) 787-5524 |
| Circuit Court – District Division | 2nd Circuit – District Division – Haverhill3785 Dartmouth College Highway, Box 10, North Haverhill, NH 037741-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Grafton Superior Court3785 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, NH 037741-855-212-1234Hours: Monday-Friday : 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| State court system | New Hampshire Judicial Branch1-855-212-1234 (statewide court information line) |
🏛️ Court Records in Benton, NH
Court records for Benton include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Benton, with addresses from the official New Hampshire Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Benton
| Circuit Court – District Division | 2nd Circuit – District Division – Haverhill3785 Dartmouth College Highway, Box 10, North Haverhill, NH 037741-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Circuit Court – Family Division | 2nd Circuit – Family Division – Haverhill3785 Dartmouth College Highway, Box 9, N. Haverhill, NH 037741-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Circuit Court – Probate Division | 2nd Circuit – Probate Division – Haverhill3785 Dartmouth College Highway, Box 3, North Haverhill, NH 037741-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Grafton Superior Court3785 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, NH 037741-855-212-1234Hours: Monday-Friday : 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| State court system | New Hampshire Judicial Branch1-855-212-1234 (statewide court information line) |
🏠 Property Records in Benton, NH
Deeds are recorded at the county Registry of Deeds. Property tax assessments are kept by the local assessor's office at the town or city hall.
🏠 Where to get property records for Benton
| Registry of Deeds | Grafton County Registry of Deeds3785 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, NH 03774(603) 787-6921 |
| Town Office | Benton Town Hall2880 NH Route 112, Benton, NH 03785(603) 787-2161 |
📜 Vital Records in Benton, NH
In New Hampshire, certified birth, death and marriage records can also be requested from any city or town clerk through the statewide vital records system. Statewide records can also be ordered from the NH Division of Vital Records Administration (Secretary of State).
📜 Where to get vital records for Benton
| Town Office | Benton Town Hall2880 NH Route 112, Benton, NH 03785(603) 787-2161 |
| State vital records office | NH Division of Vital Records Administration (Secretary of State)9 Ratification Way, Concord, NH 03301(603) 271-4650Hours: Lobby 8:30am-3:30pm Source: sos.nh.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Benton, NH
The official sex offender registry for Benton is maintained by the state. Search it directly — it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
🔒 Where to get sex offender registry for Benton
| Official registry | NH State Police Public Sex Offender Registry Source: nhsp.dos.nh.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Benton, NH
Divorce cases are heard in the Circuit Court - Family Division. The full divorce case file is kept by that court; a divorce certificate (a short summary record) can be requested from the NH Division of Vital Records Administration (Secretary of State).
📄 Where to get divorce records for Benton
| Circuit Court – Family Division | 2nd Circuit – Family Division – Haverhill3785 Dartmouth College Highway, Box 9, N. Haverhill, NH 037741-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| State vital records office | NH Division of Vital Records Administration (Secretary of State)9 Ratification Way, Concord, NH 03301(603) 271-4650Hours: Lobby 8:30am-3:30pm Source: sos.nh.gov ↗ |