Canterbury, NH Public Records
Canterbury is a town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, with an estimated population of 2,467 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 43.9 square miles of land. That is up about 85 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Canterbury Town Hall (10 Baptist Road, Canterbury, NH 03224). Deeds for property in Canterbury are recorded at the Merrimack County Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Canterbury are generally heard at the 6th Circuit – District Division – Concord.
📍 Canterbury Record Offices & Courts
Circuit Court – District Division
6th Circuit – District Division – Concord
32 Clinton Street, Concord, NH 03301
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Circuit Court – Family Division
6th Circuit – Family Division – Concord
32 Clinton Street, Concord, NH 03301
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Circuit Court – Probate Division
6th Circuit – Probate Division – Concord
2 Charles Doe Drive, Suite 1, Concord, NH 03301
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Superior Court
Merrimack Superior Court
5 Court Street, Concord, NH 03301
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Registry of Deeds
Merrimack County Registry of Deeds
163 North Main Street, Concord, NH 03301
County Jail
Merrimack County Department of Corrections
315 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH 03303
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Canterbury, NH
Criminal case records for Canterbury 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 Canterbury
| Circuit Court – District Division | 6th Circuit – District Division – Concord32 Clinton Street, Concord, NH 033011-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Merrimack Superior Court5 Court Street, Concord, NH 033011-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Canterbury, NH
A people search for Canterbury 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 Canterbury are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Canterbury
| Town Office | Canterbury Town Hall10 Baptist Road, Canterbury, NH 03224(603) 783-9955 |
| Circuit Court – District Division | 6th Circuit – District Division – Concord32 Clinton Street, Concord, NH 033011-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Merrimack Superior Court5 Court Street, Concord, NH 033011-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Canterbury, NH
Arrest and booking records for Canterbury 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 Canterbury
| Police Department | NH State Police Troop D740 Route 3A, Bow, NH 03304(603) 271-3636 |
| Circuit Court – District Division | 6th Circuit – District Division – Concord32 Clinton Street, Concord, NH 033011-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Merrimack Superior Court5 Court Street, Concord, NH 033011-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Canterbury, NH
Court records for Canterbury include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Canterbury, with addresses from the official New Hampshire Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Canterbury
| Circuit Court – District Division | 6th Circuit – District Division – Concord32 Clinton Street, Concord, NH 033011-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Circuit Court – Family Division | 6th Circuit – Family Division – Concord32 Clinton Street, Concord, NH 033011-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Circuit Court – Probate Division | 6th Circuit – Probate Division – Concord2 Charles Doe Drive, Suite 1, Concord, NH 033011-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Merrimack Superior Court5 Court Street, Concord, NH 033011-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Canterbury, 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 Canterbury
| Registry of Deeds | Merrimack County Registry of Deeds163 North Main Street, Concord, NH 03301(603) 228-0101 |
| Town Office | Canterbury Town Hall10 Baptist Road, Canterbury, NH 03224(603) 783-9955 |
📜 Vital Records in Canterbury, 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 Canterbury
| Town Office | Canterbury Town Hall10 Baptist Road, Canterbury, NH 03224(603) 783-9955 |
| 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 Canterbury, NH
The official sex offender registry for Canterbury 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 Canterbury
| Official registry | NH State Police Public Sex Offender Registry Source: nhsp.dos.nh.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Canterbury, 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 Canterbury
| Circuit Court – Family Division | 6th Circuit – Family Division – Concord32 Clinton Street, Concord, NH 033011-855-212-1234Hours: 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 ↗ |