Exeter, NH Public Records
Exeter is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, with an estimated population of 16,205 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 19.6 square miles of land. That is up about 149 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Exeter Town Hall (10 Front Street, Exeter, NH 03833). Deeds for property in Exeter are recorded at the Rockingham County Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Exeter are generally heard at the 10th Circuit – District Division – Brentwood.
📍 Exeter Record Offices & Courts
Police Department
Exeter Police Department
20 Court Street, Exeter, NH 03833
Circuit Court – District Division
10th Circuit – District Division – Brentwood
10 Route 125, Brentwood, NH 03833
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Circuit Court – Family Division
10th Circuit – Family Division – Brentwood
10 Route 125, Brentwood, NH 03833
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Circuit Court – Probate Division
10th Circuit – Probate Division – Brentwood
10 Route 125, Brentwood, NH 03833
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Superior Court
Rockingham Superior Court
Rockingham County Courthouse, 10 Route 125, Brentwood, NH 03833
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Registry of Deeds
Rockingham County Registry of Deeds
10 Route 125, Brentwood, NH 03833
County Jail
Rockingham County Department of Corrections
115 Rockingham Road, Brentwood, NH 03833
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Exeter, NH
Criminal case records for Exeter 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 Exeter
| Circuit Court – District Division | 10th Circuit – District Division – Brentwood10 Route 125, Brentwood, NH 038331-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Rockingham Superior CourtRockingham County Courthouse, 10 Route 125, Brentwood, NH 038331-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Exeter, NH
A people search for Exeter 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 Exeter are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Exeter
| Town Office | Exeter Town Hall10 Front Street, Exeter, NH 03833(603) 778-0591 |
| Circuit Court – District Division | 10th Circuit – District Division – Brentwood10 Route 125, Brentwood, NH 038331-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Rockingham Superior CourtRockingham County Courthouse, 10 Route 125, Brentwood, NH 038331-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Exeter, NH
Arrest and booking records for Exeter 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 Exeter
| Police Department | Exeter Police Department20 Court Street, Exeter, NH 03833(603) 772-1212 |
| Circuit Court – District Division | 10th Circuit – District Division – Brentwood10 Route 125, Brentwood, NH 038331-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Rockingham Superior CourtRockingham County Courthouse, 10 Route 125, Brentwood, NH 038331-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Exeter, NH
Court records for Exeter include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Exeter, with addresses from the official New Hampshire Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Exeter
| Circuit Court – District Division | 10th Circuit – District Division – Brentwood10 Route 125, Brentwood, NH 038331-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Circuit Court – Family Division | 10th Circuit – Family Division – Brentwood10 Route 125, Brentwood, NH 038331-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Circuit Court – Probate Division | 10th Circuit – Probate Division – Brentwood10 Route 125, Brentwood, NH 038331-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Rockingham Superior CourtRockingham County Courthouse, 10 Route 125, Brentwood, NH 038331-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Exeter, 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 Exeter
| Registry of Deeds | Rockingham County Registry of Deeds10 Route 125, Brentwood, NH 03833(603) 679-2040 |
| Town Office | Exeter Town Hall10 Front Street, Exeter, NH 03833(603) 778-0591 |
📜 Vital Records in Exeter, 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 Exeter
| Town Office | Exeter Town Hall10 Front Street, Exeter, NH 03833(603) 778-0591 |
| 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 Exeter, NH
The official sex offender registry for Exeter 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 Exeter
| Official registry | NH State Police Public Sex Offender Registry Source: nhsp.dos.nh.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Exeter, 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 Exeter
| Circuit Court – Family Division | 10th Circuit – Family Division – Brentwood10 Route 125, Brentwood, NH 038331-855-212-1234Hours: 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 ↗ |