Dorchester, NH Public Records
Dorchester is a town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, with an estimated population of 339 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 44.6 square miles of land. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Dorchester Town Hall (1841 NH Route 118, Dorchester, NH 03266). Deeds for property in Dorchester are recorded at the Grafton County Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Dorchester are generally heard at the 2nd Circuit – District Division – Lebanon.
📍 Dorchester Record Offices & Courts
Police Department
NH State Police Troop F
315 Swiftwater Road, Haverhill, NH 03765
Circuit Court – District Division
2nd Circuit – District Division – Lebanon
38 Centerra Parkway, Lebanon, NH 03766-0247
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Circuit Court – Family Division
2nd Circuit – Family Division – Lebanon
38 Centerra Parkway, Lebanon, NH 03766-0768
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Circuit Court – Probate Division
2nd Circuit – Probate Division – Haverhill
3785 Dartmouth College Highway, Box 3, North Haverhill, NH 03774
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Superior Court
Grafton Superior Court
3785 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, NH 03774
Hours: Monday-Friday : 8:00am to 4:00pm
Registry of Deeds
Grafton County Registry of Deeds
3785 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, NH 03774
County Jail
Grafton County Department of Corrections
3785 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, NH 03774
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Dorchester, NH
Criminal case records for Dorchester 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 Dorchester
| Circuit Court – District Division | 2nd Circuit – District Division – Lebanon38 Centerra Parkway, Lebanon, NH 03766-02471-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Grafton Superior Court3785 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, NH 037741-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Dorchester, NH
A people search for Dorchester 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 Dorchester are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Dorchester
| Town Office | Dorchester Town Hall1841 NH Route 118, Dorchester, NH 03266(603) 786-2332 |
| Circuit Court – District Division | 2nd Circuit – District Division – Lebanon38 Centerra Parkway, Lebanon, NH 03766-02471-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Grafton Superior Court3785 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, NH 037741-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Dorchester, NH
Arrest and booking records for Dorchester 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 Dorchester
| Police Department | NH State Police Troop F315 Swiftwater Road, Haverhill, NH 03765(603) 787-5524 |
| Circuit Court – District Division | 2nd Circuit – District Division – Lebanon38 Centerra Parkway, Lebanon, NH 03766-02471-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Grafton Superior Court3785 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, NH 037741-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Dorchester, NH
Court records for Dorchester include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Dorchester, with addresses from the official New Hampshire Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Dorchester
| Circuit Court – District Division | 2nd Circuit – District Division – Lebanon38 Centerra Parkway, Lebanon, NH 03766-02471-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Circuit Court – Family Division | 2nd Circuit – Family Division – Lebanon38 Centerra Parkway, Lebanon, NH 03766-07681-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Circuit Court – Probate Division | 2nd Circuit – Probate Division – Haverhill3785 Dartmouth College Highway, Box 3, North Haverhill, NH 037741-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Grafton Superior Court3785 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, NH 037741-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Dorchester, 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 Dorchester
| Registry of Deeds | Grafton County Registry of Deeds3785 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, NH 03774(603) 787-6921 |
| Town Office | Dorchester Town Hall1841 NH Route 118, Dorchester, NH 03266(603) 786-2332 |
📜 Vital Records in Dorchester, 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 Dorchester
| Town Office | Dorchester Town Hall1841 NH Route 118, Dorchester, NH 03266(603) 786-2332 |
| 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 Dorchester, NH
The official sex offender registry for Dorchester 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 Dorchester
| Official registry | NH State Police Public Sex Offender Registry Source: nhsp.dos.nh.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Dorchester, 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 Dorchester
| Circuit Court – Family Division | 2nd Circuit – Family Division – Lebanon38 Centerra Parkway, Lebanon, NH 03766-07681-855-212-1234Hours: 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 ↗ |