Jefferson, NH Public Records
Jefferson is a town in Coös County, New Hampshire, with an estimated population of 1,060 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 50.0 square miles of land. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Jefferson Town Hall (609 Presidential Highway, Jefferson, NH 03583). Criminal and small-claims cases from Jefferson are generally heard at the 1st Circuit – District Division – Lancaster.
📍 Jefferson Record Offices & Courts
Town Office
Jefferson Town Hall
609 Presidential Highway, Jefferson, NH 03583
Police Department
NH State Police Troop F
315 Swiftwater Road, Haverhill, NH 03765
Circuit Court – District Division
1st Circuit – District Division – Lancaster
55 School Street, Suite 201, Lancaster, NH 03584
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Circuit Court – Family Division
1st Circuit – Family Division – Lancaster
55 School Street, Suite 201, Lancaster, NH 03584
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Circuit Court – Probate Division
1st Circuit – Probate Division – Lancaster
55 School Street, Suite 104, Lancaster, NH 03584
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Superior Court
Coos Superior Court
55 School Street, Suite 301, Lancaster, NH 03584
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Jefferson, NH
Criminal case records for Jefferson 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 Jefferson
| Circuit Court – District Division | 1st Circuit – District Division – Lancaster55 School Street, Suite 201, Lancaster, NH 035841-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Coos Superior Court55 School Street, Suite 301, Lancaster, NH 035841-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Jefferson, NH
A people search for Jefferson 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 Jefferson are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Jefferson
| Town Office | Jefferson Town Hall609 Presidential Highway, Jefferson, NH 03583(603) 586-7894 |
| Circuit Court – District Division | 1st Circuit – District Division – Lancaster55 School Street, Suite 201, Lancaster, NH 035841-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Coos Superior Court55 School Street, Suite 301, Lancaster, NH 035841-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Jefferson, NH
Arrest and booking records for Jefferson 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 Jefferson
| Police Department | NH State Police Troop F315 Swiftwater Road, Haverhill, NH 03765(603) 787-5524 |
| Circuit Court – District Division | 1st Circuit – District Division – Lancaster55 School Street, Suite 201, Lancaster, NH 035841-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Coos Superior Court55 School Street, Suite 301, Lancaster, NH 035841-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Jefferson, NH
Court records for Jefferson include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Jefferson, with addresses from the official New Hampshire Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Jefferson
| Circuit Court – District Division | 1st Circuit – District Division – Lancaster55 School Street, Suite 201, Lancaster, NH 035841-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Circuit Court – Family Division | 1st Circuit – Family Division – Lancaster55 School Street, Suite 201, Lancaster, NH 035841-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Circuit Court – Probate Division | 1st Circuit – Probate Division – Lancaster55 School Street, Suite 104, Lancaster, NH 035841-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Coos Superior Court55 School Street, Suite 301, Lancaster, NH 035841-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Jefferson, 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 Jefferson
| Town Office | Jefferson Town Hall609 Presidential Highway, Jefferson, NH 03583(603) 586-7894 |
📜 Vital Records in Jefferson, 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 Jefferson
| Town Office | Jefferson Town Hall609 Presidential Highway, Jefferson, NH 03583(603) 586-7894 |
| 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 Jefferson, NH
The official sex offender registry for Jefferson 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 Jefferson
| Official registry | NH State Police Public Sex Offender Registry Source: nhsp.dos.nh.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Jefferson, 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 Jefferson
| Circuit Court – Family Division | 1st Circuit – Family Division – Lancaster55 School Street, Suite 201, Lancaster, NH 035841-855-212-1234Hours: 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 ↗ |