Durham, NH Public Records
Durham is a town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, with an estimated population of 15,270 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 22.4 square miles of land. That is down about 221 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Durham Town Hall (15 Newmarket Road, Durham, NH 03824). Deeds for property in Durham are recorded at the Strafford County Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Durham are generally heard at the 7th Circuit – District Division – Dover.
📍 Durham Record Offices & Courts
Police Department
Durham Police Department
86 Dover Road, Durham, NH 03824
Circuit Court – District Division
7th Circuit – District Division – Dover
25 St. Thomas Street, Dover, NH 03820
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Circuit Court – Family Division
7th Circuit – Family Division – Dover
25 St. Thomas St., Dover, NH 03820
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
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 Durham, NH
Criminal case records for Durham 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 Durham
| Circuit Court – District Division | 7th Circuit – District Division – Dover25 St. Thomas Street, 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) |
🔍 Background Check in Durham, NH
A people search for Durham 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 Durham are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Durham
| Town Office | Durham Town Hall15 Newmarket Road, Durham, NH 03824(603) 868-5571 |
| Circuit Court – District Division | 7th Circuit – District Division – Dover25 St. Thomas Street, 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 ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | NH State Police Public Sex Offender Registry Source: nhsp.dos.nh.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Durham, NH
Arrest and booking records for Durham 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 Durham
| Police Department | Durham Police Department86 Dover Road, Durham, NH 03824(603) 868-2324 |
| Circuit Court – District Division | 7th Circuit – District Division – Dover25 St. Thomas Street, 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) |
🏛️ Court Records in Durham, NH
Court records for Durham include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Durham, with addresses from the official New Hampshire Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Durham
| Circuit Court – District Division | 7th Circuit – District Division – Dover25 St. Thomas Street, Dover, NH 038201-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Circuit Court – Family Division | 7th Circuit – Family Division – Dover25 St. Thomas St., Dover, NH 038201-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm 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 Durham, 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 Durham
| Registry of Deeds | Strafford County Registry of Deeds259 County Farm Road, Dover, NH 03820(603) 742-1741 |
| Town Office | Durham Town Hall15 Newmarket Road, Durham, NH 03824(603) 868-5571 |
📜 Vital Records in Durham, 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 Durham
| Town Office | Durham Town Hall15 Newmarket Road, Durham, NH 03824(603) 868-5571 |
| 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 Durham, NH
The official sex offender registry for Durham 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 Durham
| Official registry | NH State Police Public Sex Offender Registry Source: nhsp.dos.nh.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Durham, 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 Durham
| Circuit Court – Family Division | 7th Circuit – Family Division – Dover25 St. Thomas St., Dover, NH 038201-855-212-1234Hours: 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 ↗ |