New Hampshire, background checks

Background Checks in New Hampshire

New Hampshire background checks through 18 verified official sources, including the New Hampshire State Police Criminal Records Unit, the New Hampshire Judicial Branch and the New Hampshire Secretary of State.

Start here

Official New Hampshire background check sources

Every card below goes to the government office responsible for that record. Use the category buttons to narrow the list.

Filter by type

Showing 12 official sources

Official

Criminal history

New Hampshire Most Wanted

Search up to date state police postings of the most wanted criminals and fugitive absconders in New Hampshire.

Criminal historynhsp.dos.nh.gov
Open official site New Hampshire Most Wanted
Official

Property records

New Hampshire Property Records

New Hampshire Property Records, the office that values property for tax, with parcel data, assessment records and appeal information.

nh.gov
Open official site New Hampshire Property Records
Official

State records

New Hampshire Attorney General

The New Hampshire Department of Justice, led by the Attorney General, prosecutes serious crimes and enforces consumer protection law. Court records come from the New Hampshire Judicial Branch.

Court recordsdoj.nh.gov
Open official site New Hampshire Attorney General

Guide

How to run a background check in New Hampshire

Criminal history: statewide criminal history checks come from the New Hampshire State Police Criminal Records Unit.

Court records: case files stay with the clerk of the court that heard the case; start with the New Hampshire Judicial Branch.

Vital records: certified birth and death certificates come from the New Hampshire Division of Vital Records Administration.

Licenses, businesses and property: the New Hampshire Secretary of State keeps business entity filings, and professional licenses are checked with the board or agency that issued each one.

Employment, tenant, credit or insurance decisions: use a consumer reporting agency that follows the FCRA. PublicRecordCenter.com is a directory of official sources, not a consumer reporting agency; your rights are on the Background Check Help page.

Record guide

About New Hampshire background check sources

At a glance

Background Checks in New Hampshire

State
New Hampshire
Official sources
18
Criminal history
8
Court records
5
Property records
2
Links checked
Sep. 17, 2026

Using these background check sources

Use official government sources whenever you need certified or admissible records. Fees, response times, identity verification, and access rules can vary by agency. For employment, tenant screening, credit, insurance, or other FCRA-covered uses, verify compliance with applicable law and agency rules before relying on any search results.

PublicRecordCenter.com is not a consumer reporting agency under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Records found through these sources may not be used for employment, tenant, credit or insurance decisions; for those use a compliant screening provider, and know your rights on the Background Check Help page.

More New Hampshire records on this site: New Hampshire public records, Criminal Records, Asset Search, Vital Records, Business Background Check Questions, Free Background Checks.

Straight answers

New Hampshire background check questions

Open only the answer you need.

Where do I start a New Hampshire background check?

Start with the statewide source listed first on this page, New Hampshire Background Checks Criminal Records, then use the court, vital records and license offices in the cards for the specific record you need. Every link goes to the agency that keeps the record.

Can I use these New Hampshire records for hiring or tenant screening?

Not directly. PublicRecordCenter.com is not a consumer reporting agency under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Employment, tenant, credit and insurance decisions require a compliant screening provider that follows the FCRA and New Hampshire law.