Gorham, NH Public Records
Gorham is a town in Coös County, New Hampshire, with an estimated population of 2,673 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 31.8 square miles of land. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates start at the Gorham Town Hall (20 Park Street, Gorham, NH 03581). Criminal and small-claims cases from Gorham are generally heard at the 1st Circuit – District Division – Berlin.
📍 Gorham Record Offices & Courts
Police Department
Gorham Police Department
20 Park Street, Gorham, NH 03581
Circuit Court – District Division
1st Circuit – District Division – Berlin
650 Main Street, Suite 100, Berlin, NH 03570-2476
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Circuit Court – Family Division
1st Circuit – Family Division – Berlin
650 Main Street, Suite 100, Berlin, NH 03570-2476
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Circuit Court – Probate Division
1st Circuit – Probate Division – Lancaster
55 School Street, Suite 104, Lancaster, NH 03584
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Superior Court
Coos Superior Court
55 School Street, Suite 301, Lancaster, NH 03584
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Gorham, NH
Criminal case records for Gorham 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 Gorham
| Circuit Court – District Division | 1st Circuit – District Division – Berlin650 Main Street, Suite 100, Berlin, NH 03570-24761-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Coos Superior Court55 School Street, Suite 301, Lancaster, NH 035841-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Gorham, NH
A people search for Gorham 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 Gorham are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Gorham
| Town Office | Gorham Town Hall20 Park Street, Gorham, NH 03581(603) 466-2742 |
| Circuit Court – District Division | 1st Circuit – District Division – Berlin650 Main Street, Suite 100, Berlin, NH 03570-24761-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Coos Superior Court55 School Street, Suite 301, Lancaster, NH 035841-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Gorham, NH
Arrest and booking records for Gorham 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 Gorham
| Police Department | Gorham Police Department20 Park Street, Gorham, NH 03581(603) 466-2323 |
| Circuit Court – District Division | 1st Circuit – District Division – Berlin650 Main Street, Suite 100, Berlin, NH 03570-24761-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Coos Superior Court55 School Street, Suite 301, Lancaster, NH 035841-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Gorham, NH
Court records for Gorham include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Gorham, with addresses from the official New Hampshire Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Gorham
| Circuit Court – District Division | 1st Circuit – District Division – Berlin650 Main Street, Suite 100, Berlin, NH 03570-24761-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Circuit Court – Family Division | 1st Circuit – Family Division – Berlin650 Main Street, Suite 100, Berlin, NH 03570-24761-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Circuit Court – Probate Division | 1st Circuit – Probate Division – Lancaster55 School Street, Suite 104, Lancaster, NH 035841-855-212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Source: courts.nh.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Coos Superior Court55 School Street, Suite 301, Lancaster, NH 035841-855-212-1234Hours: 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 Gorham, 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 Gorham
| Town Office | Gorham Town Hall20 Park Street, Gorham, NH 03581(603) 466-2742 |
📜 Vital Records in Gorham, 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 Gorham
| Town Office | Gorham Town Hall20 Park Street, Gorham, NH 03581(603) 466-2742 |
| 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 Gorham, NH
The official sex offender registry for Gorham 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 Gorham
| Official registry | NH State Police Public Sex Offender Registry Source: nhsp.dos.nh.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Gorham, 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 Gorham
| Circuit Court – Family Division | 1st Circuit – Family Division – Berlin650 Main Street, Suite 100, Berlin, NH 03570-24761-855-212-1234Hours: 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 ↗ |