Franklin, NH Public Records
Franklin is a city in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, with an estimated population of 8,823 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 27.4 square miles of land. That is up about 82 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Franklin City Hall (316 Central Street, Franklin, NH 03235). Deeds for property in Franklin are recorded at the Merrimack County Registry of Deeds. Criminal and small-claims cases from Franklin are generally heard at the 6th Circuit – District Division – Franklin.
📍 Franklin Record Offices & Courts
Police Department
Franklin Police Department
1 S. Main Street, Franklin, NH 03235
Circuit Court – District Division
6th Circuit – District Division – Franklin
7 Hancock Terrace, Franklin, NH 03235-0172
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Circuit Court – Family Division
6th Circuit – Family Division – Franklin
7 Hancock Terrace, Franklin, NH 03235-0172
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Circuit Court – Probate Division
6th Circuit – Probate Division – Concord
2 Charles Doe Drive, Suite 1, Concord, NH 03301
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Superior Court
Merrimack Superior Court
5 Court Street, Concord, NH 03301
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Registry of Deeds
Merrimack County Registry of Deeds
163 North Main Street, Concord, NH 03301
County Jail
Merrimack County Department of Corrections
315 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH 03303
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Franklin, NH
Criminal case records for Franklin 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 Franklin
| Circuit Court – District Division | 6th Circuit – District Division – Franklin7 Hancock Terrace, Franklin, NH 03235-01721-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Merrimack Superior Court5 Court Street, Concord, NH 033011-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Franklin, NH
A people search for Franklin 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 Franklin are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Franklin
| City Clerk | Franklin City Hall316 Central Street, Franklin, NH 03235(603) 934-2131 |
| Circuit Court – District Division | 6th Circuit – District Division – Franklin7 Hancock Terrace, Franklin, NH 03235-01721-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Merrimack Superior Court5 Court Street, Concord, NH 033011-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Franklin, NH
Arrest and booking records for Franklin 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 Franklin
| Police Department | Franklin Police Department1 S. Main Street, Franklin, NH 03235(603) 934-2535 |
| Circuit Court – District Division | 6th Circuit – District Division – Franklin7 Hancock Terrace, Franklin, NH 03235-01721-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Merrimack Superior Court5 Court Street, Concord, NH 033011-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Franklin, NH
Court records for Franklin include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Franklin, with addresses from the official New Hampshire Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Franklin
| Circuit Court – District Division | 6th Circuit – District Division – Franklin7 Hancock Terrace, Franklin, NH 03235-01721-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Circuit Court – Family Division | 6th Circuit – Family Division – Franklin7 Hancock Terrace, Franklin, NH 03235-01721-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Circuit Court – Probate Division | 6th Circuit – Probate Division – Concord2 Charles Doe Drive, Suite 1, Concord, NH 033011-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Merrimack Superior Court5 Court Street, Concord, NH 033011-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Franklin, 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 Franklin
| Registry of Deeds | Merrimack County Registry of Deeds163 North Main Street, Concord, NH 03301(603) 228-0101 |
| City Clerk | Franklin City Hall316 Central Street, Franklin, NH 03235(603) 934-2131 |
📜 Vital Records in Franklin, 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 Franklin
| City Clerk | Franklin City Hall316 Central Street, Franklin, NH 03235(603) 934-2131 |
| 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 Franklin, NH
The official sex offender registry for Franklin 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 Franklin
| Official registry | NH State Police Public Sex Offender Registry Source: nhsp.dos.nh.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Franklin, 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 Franklin
| Circuit Court – Family Division | 6th Circuit – Family Division – Franklin7 Hancock Terrace, Franklin, NH 03235-01721-855-212-1234Hours: 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 ↗ |