Sunapee, NH Public Records
Sunapee is a town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, with an estimated population of 3,459 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 21.1 square miles of land. That is up about 111 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Sunapee Town Hall (23 Maple Street, Sunapee, NH 03782). Deeds for property in Sunapee are recorded at the Sullivan County Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Sunapee are generally heard at the 5th Circuit – District Division – Newport.
📍 Sunapee Record Offices & Courts
Police Department
Sunapee Police Department
23 Maple Street, Sunapee, NH 03782
Circuit Court – District Division
5th Circuit – District Division – Newport
55 Main Street, Newport, NH 03773-0581
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Circuit Court – Family Division
5th Circuit – Family Division – Newport
55 Main Street, Newport, NH 03773-0581
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Circuit Court – Probate Division
5th Circuit – Probate Division – Newport
14 Main Street, Suite 5, Newport, NH 03773
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm*
Superior Court
Sullivan Superior Court
22 Main Street, Newport, NH 03773
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Registry of Deeds
Sullivan County Registry of Deeds
22 Main Street, Newport, NH 03773
County Jail
Sullivan County Department of Corrections
22 Main Street, Newport, NH 03773
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Sunapee, NH
Criminal case records for Sunapee 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 Sunapee
| Circuit Court – District Division | 5th Circuit – District Division – Newport55 Main Street, Newport, NH 03773-05811-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Sullivan Superior Court22 Main Street, Newport, NH 037731-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Sunapee, NH
A people search for Sunapee 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 Sunapee are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Sunapee
| Town Office | Sunapee Town Hall23 Maple Street, Sunapee, NH 03782(603) 763-2212 |
| Circuit Court – District Division | 5th Circuit – District Division – Newport55 Main Street, Newport, NH 03773-05811-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Sullivan Superior Court22 Main Street, Newport, NH 037731-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Sunapee, NH
Arrest and booking records for Sunapee 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 Sunapee
| Police Department | Sunapee Police Department23 Maple Street, Sunapee, NH 03782(603) 763-2288 |
| Circuit Court – District Division | 5th Circuit – District Division – Newport55 Main Street, Newport, NH 03773-05811-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Sullivan Superior Court22 Main Street, Newport, NH 037731-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Sunapee, NH
Court records for Sunapee include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Sunapee, with addresses from the official New Hampshire Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Sunapee
| Circuit Court – District Division | 5th Circuit – District Division – Newport55 Main Street, Newport, NH 03773-05811-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Circuit Court – Family Division | 5th Circuit – Family Division – Newport55 Main Street, Newport, NH 03773-05811-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Circuit Court – Probate Division | 5th Circuit – Probate Division – Newport14 Main Street, Suite 5, Newport, NH 037731-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm* Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Sullivan Superior Court22 Main Street, Newport, NH 037731-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Sunapee, 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 Sunapee
| Registry of Deeds | Sullivan County Registry of Deeds22 Main Street, Newport, NH 03773(603) 863-2110 |
| Town Office | Sunapee Town Hall23 Maple Street, Sunapee, NH 03782(603) 763-2212 |
📜 Vital Records in Sunapee, 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 Sunapee
| Town Office | Sunapee Town Hall23 Maple Street, Sunapee, NH 03782(603) 763-2212 |
| 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 Sunapee, NH
The official sex offender registry for Sunapee 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 Sunapee
| Official registry | NH State Police Public Sex Offender Registry Source: nhsp.dos.nh.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Sunapee, 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 Sunapee
| Circuit Court – Family Division | 5th Circuit – Family Division – Newport55 Main Street, Newport, NH 03773-05811-855-212-1234Hours: 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 ↗ |