Rochester, NH Public Records
Rochester is a city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, with an estimated population of 33,598 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 45.0 square miles of land. That is up about 1,102 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Rochester City Hall (31 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH 03867). Deeds for property in Rochester are recorded at the Strafford County Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Rochester are generally heard at the 7th Circuit – District Division – Rochester.
📍 Rochester Record Offices & Courts
Police Department
Rochester Police Department
23 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH 03867
Circuit Court – District Division
7th Circuit – District Division – Rochester
76 North Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867-1905
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am to 4pm
Circuit Court – Family Division
7th Circuit – Family Division – Rochester
76 North Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867-1905
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am to 4 pm.
Circuit Court – Probate Division
7th Circuit – Probate Division – Dover
William A. Grimes Justice & Administration Building, Suite 203, 259 County Farm Road, Dover, NH 03820
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Superior Court
Strafford County Superior Court
William A. Grimes Justice & Administration Building, 259 County Farm Road, Suite 301, Dover, NH 03820
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Registry of Deeds
Strafford County Registry of Deeds
259 County Farm Road, Dover, NH 03820
County Jail
Strafford County Department of Corrections
266 County Farm Road, Dover, NH 03820
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Rochester, NH
Criminal case records for Rochester 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 Rochester
| Circuit Court – District Division | 7th Circuit – District Division – Rochester76 North Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867-19051-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am to 4pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Strafford County Superior CourtWilliam A. Grimes Justice & Administration Building, 259 County Farm Road, Suite 301, Dover, NH 038201-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Rochester, NH
A people search for Rochester 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 Rochester are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Rochester
| City Clerk | Rochester City Hall31 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH 03867(603) 332-1583 |
| Circuit Court – District Division | 7th Circuit – District Division – Rochester76 North Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867-19051-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am to 4pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Strafford County Superior CourtWilliam A. Grimes Justice & Administration Building, 259 County Farm Road, Suite 301, Dover, NH 038201-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Rochester, NH
Arrest and booking records for Rochester 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 Rochester
| Police Department | Rochester Police Department23 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH 03867(603) 330-7128 |
| Circuit Court – District Division | 7th Circuit – District Division – Rochester76 North Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867-19051-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am to 4pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Strafford County Superior CourtWilliam A. Grimes Justice & Administration Building, 259 County Farm Road, Suite 301, Dover, NH 038201-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Rochester, NH
Court records for Rochester include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Rochester, with addresses from the official New Hampshire Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Rochester
| Circuit Court – District Division | 7th Circuit – District Division – Rochester76 North Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867-19051-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am to 4pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Circuit Court – Family Division | 7th Circuit – Family Division – Rochester76 North Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867-19051-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Circuit Court – Probate Division | 7th Circuit – Probate Division – DoverWilliam A. Grimes Justice & Administration Building, Suite 203, 259 County Farm Road, Dover, NH 038201-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Strafford County Superior CourtWilliam A. Grimes Justice & Administration Building, 259 County Farm Road, Suite 301, Dover, NH 038201-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Rochester, 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 Rochester
| Registry of Deeds | Strafford County Registry of Deeds259 County Farm Road, Dover, NH 03820(603) 742-1741 |
| City Clerk | Rochester City Hall31 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH 03867(603) 332-1583 |
📜 Vital Records in Rochester, 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 Rochester
| City Clerk | Rochester City Hall31 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH 03867(603) 332-1583 |
| 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 Rochester, NH
The official sex offender registry for Rochester 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 Rochester
| Official registry | NH State Police Public Sex Offender Registry Source: nhsp.dos.nh.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Rochester, 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 Rochester
| Circuit Court – Family Division | 7th Circuit – Family Division – Rochester76 North Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867-19051-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. 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 ↗ |