Coos County, New Hampshire Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos for individuals arrested in Coos County can be obtained from the Coos County or serving short-term sentences. They may provide access to these records through an online portal or upon request at their office. It's advisable to contact the Sheriff's Office directly to inquire about the availability and process for obtaining these photos.

To obtain a criminal background check in Coos County, you should contact the New Hampshire State Police Criminal Records Unit. They handle background checks for the entire state, including Coos County. You can request a background check online through their website or by mailing a completed request form to their office.

You can look up sex offenders in Coos County by accessing the New Hampshire Sex Offender Registry. This registry provides information on registered sex offenders throughout the state, including those residing in Coos County. The registry is available online and can be searched by name, location, or proximity to a specific address.

Voter registration in Coos County is handled by your local town or city clerk. New Hampshire allows same-day voter registration, meaning you can register at your polling place on Election Day by providing proof of identity, citizenship, and domicile. You can also register in advance by visiting your town clerk's office or using the online registration system at www.sos.nh.gov/elections. Absentee ballots are available by submitting an application to your local clerk, with ballots due by 5:00 PM on Election Day.

Property records in Coos County are maintained by the Coos County Registry of Deeds at 55 School Street, Suite 104, Lancaster (603) 788-4900). You can search deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents online through the New Hampshire statewide registry system at www.nhdeeds.org, which requires purchasing credits to view documents (approximately $1.00 per page). Property tax assessment records are maintained by individual town assessors. Certified copies can be obtained from the Registry for $2.00 for the first page plus $1.00 per additional page and $5.00 for certification.

Birth and death certificates can be obtained from the town clerk in the municipality where the event occurred or from the New Hampshire Bureau of Vital Records at 71 South Fruit Street, Concord, NH 03301. The fee is $15.00 for the first certified copy and $10.00 for additional copies of the same record. Applicants must provide valid photo ID and proof of relationship, as vital records are restricted to immediate family members and those with a direct tangible interest under RSA 5-C. Online ordering is available through VitalChek at www.vitalchek.com with additional service fees, and processing typically takes 2-4 weeks for mail requests.

Business entity registrations (corporations, LLCs, partnerships) are maintained by the New Hampshire Secretary of State and searchable free online at www.sos.nh.gov/corporations. Local business licenses and DBA (doing-business-as) names may be filed with individual town clerks in Coos County municipalities like Berlin, Lancaster, or Colebrook. Professional licenses are issued by the NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification with searchable databases at www.oplc.nh.gov. For specific local business licensing requirements, contact the clerk or economic development office in the municipality where the business operates.