Amherst, NH Public Records
Amherst is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, with an estimated population of 11,914 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 33.9 square miles of land. That is up about 154 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Amherst Town Hall (2 Main Street, Amherst, NH 03031). Deeds for property in Amherst are recorded at the Hillsborough County Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Amherst are generally heard at the 9th Circuit – District Division – Milford.
📍 Amherst Record Offices & Courts
Police Department
Amherst Police Department
2 Main Street, Amherst, NH 03031
Circuit Court – District Division
9th Circuit – District Division – Milford
4 Meadowbrook Drive, Milford, NH 03055
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Circuit Court – Family Division
9th Circuit – Family Division – Milford
4 Meadowbrook Drive, Milford, NH 03055
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Circuit Court – Probate Division
9th Circuit – Probate Division – Nashua
30 Spring Street, Suite 103, Nashua, NH 03060
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Superior Court
Hillsborough County Superior Court North
300 Chestnut Street, Manchester, NH 03101
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Registry of Deeds
Hillsborough County Registry of Deeds
19 Temple Street, Nashua, NH 03060
County Jail
Hillsborough County Department of Corrections
445 Willow Street, Manchester, NH 03103
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Amherst, NH
Criminal case records for Amherst 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 Amherst
| Circuit Court – District Division | 9th Circuit – District Division – Milford4 Meadowbrook Drive, Milford, NH 030551-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Hillsborough County Superior Court North300 Chestnut Street, Manchester, NH 031011-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Amherst, NH
A people search for Amherst 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 Amherst are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Amherst
| Town Office | Amherst Town Hall2 Main Street, Amherst, NH 03031(603) 673-6041 |
| Circuit Court – District Division | 9th Circuit – District Division – Milford4 Meadowbrook Drive, Milford, NH 030551-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Hillsborough County Superior Court North300 Chestnut Street, Manchester, NH 031011-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Amherst, NH
Arrest and booking records for Amherst 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 Amherst
| Police Department | Amherst Police Department2 Main Street, Amherst, NH 03031(603) 673-4700 |
| Circuit Court – District Division | 9th Circuit – District Division – Milford4 Meadowbrook Drive, Milford, NH 030551-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Hillsborough County Superior Court North300 Chestnut Street, Manchester, NH 031011-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Amherst, NH
Court records for Amherst include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Amherst, with addresses from the official New Hampshire Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Amherst
| Circuit Court – District Division | 9th Circuit – District Division – Milford4 Meadowbrook Drive, Milford, NH 030551-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Circuit Court – Family Division | 9th Circuit – Family Division – Milford4 Meadowbrook Drive, Milford, NH 030551-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Circuit Court – Probate Division | 9th Circuit – Probate Division – Nashua30 Spring Street, Suite 103, Nashua, NH 030601-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Hillsborough County Superior Court North300 Chestnut Street, Manchester, NH 031011-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Amherst, 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 Amherst
| Registry of Deeds | Hillsborough County Registry of Deeds19 Temple Street, Nashua, NH 03060(603) 882-6933 |
| Town Office | Amherst Town Hall2 Main Street, Amherst, NH 03031(603) 673-6041 |
📜 Vital Records in Amherst, 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 Amherst
| Town Office | Amherst Town Hall2 Main Street, Amherst, NH 03031(603) 673-6041 |
| 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 Amherst, NH
The official sex offender registry for Amherst 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 Amherst
| Official registry | NH State Police Public Sex Offender Registry Source: nhsp.dos.nh.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Amherst, 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 Amherst
| Circuit Court – Family Division | 9th Circuit – Family Division – Milford4 Meadowbrook Drive, Milford, NH 030551-855-212-1234Hours: 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 ↗ |