Canaan, NH Public Records
Canaan is a town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, with an estimated population of 3,820 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 53.4 square miles of land. That is up about 26 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Canaan Town Hall (1169 US Route 4, Canaan, NH 03741). Deeds for property in Canaan are recorded at the Grafton County Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Canaan are generally heard at the 2nd Circuit – District Division – Lebanon.
📍 Canaan Record Offices & Courts
Police Department
Canaan Police Department
1169 US Route 4, Canaan, NH 03741
Circuit Court – District Division
2nd Circuit – District Division – Lebanon
38 Centerra Parkway, Lebanon, NH 03766-0247
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Circuit Court – Family Division
2nd Circuit – Family Division – Lebanon
38 Centerra Parkway, Lebanon, NH 03766-0768
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 Canaan, NH
Criminal case records for Canaan 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 Canaan
| Circuit Court – District Division | 2nd Circuit – District Division – Lebanon38 Centerra Parkway, Lebanon, NH 03766-02471-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Canaan, NH
A people search for Canaan 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 Canaan are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Canaan
| Town Office | Canaan Town Hall1169 US Route 4, Canaan, NH 03741(603) 523-4501 |
| Circuit Court – District Division | 2nd Circuit – District Division – Lebanon38 Centerra Parkway, Lebanon, NH 03766-02471-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Canaan, NH
Arrest and booking records for Canaan 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 Canaan
| Police Department | Canaan Police Department1169 US Route 4, Canaan, NH 03741(603) 523-7353 |
| Circuit Court – District Division | 2nd Circuit – District Division – Lebanon38 Centerra Parkway, Lebanon, NH 03766-02471-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Canaan, NH
Court records for Canaan include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Canaan, with addresses from the official New Hampshire Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Canaan
| Circuit Court – District Division | 2nd Circuit – District Division – Lebanon38 Centerra Parkway, Lebanon, NH 03766-02471-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Circuit Court – Family Division | 2nd Circuit – Family Division – Lebanon38 Centerra Parkway, Lebanon, NH 03766-07681-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Canaan, 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 Canaan
| Registry of Deeds | Grafton County Registry of Deeds3785 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, NH 03774(603) 787-6921 |
| Town Office | Canaan Town Hall1169 US Route 4, Canaan, NH 03741(603) 523-4501 |
📜 Vital Records in Canaan, 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 Canaan
| Town Office | Canaan Town Hall1169 US Route 4, Canaan, NH 03741(603) 523-4501 |
| 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 Canaan, NH
The official sex offender registry for Canaan 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 Canaan
| Official registry | NH State Police Public Sex Offender Registry Source: nhsp.dos.nh.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Canaan, 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 Canaan
| Circuit Court – Family Division | 2nd Circuit – Family Division – Lebanon38 Centerra Parkway, Lebanon, NH 03766-07681-855-212-1234Hours: 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 ↗ |