New Hampshire

New Hampshire Criminal Records

New Hampshire criminal records are maintained by the State Police Criminal Records Unit. The unit obtains, stores, and disseminates Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) on all criminal arrests. Walk-in service is available at 33 Hazen Drive, Concord, or appointments can be scheduled online through the Criminal Records Portal. Court records are accessible through the New Hampshire Judicial Branch Case Access Portal.

New Hampshire Statewide Criminal Search Resources

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NH State Police — Criminal History Record RequestsRequest a NH criminal conviction check in person (walk-in at 33 Hazen Drive, Concord, Room 106A) or by mail. Call (603) 223-3867 for questions.
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NH Criminal Records Portal — Schedule AppointmentSchedule a new fingerprint and criminal record check appointment online through the State Police portal.
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NH State Police — Criminal Records UnitMission: obtain, store, and disseminate CHRI on all criminal arrests and dispositions in New Hampshire.
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Criminal Records FAQsFAQs including scope (NH convictions only) and how to obtain a nationwide FBI CHRI check.
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NH Sex Offender RegistrySearch for information on registered sex offenders in New Hampshire by name or other criteria.
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NH Judicial Branch — Case Access PortalView electronically filed cases online. Access court records from home or office.
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NH Judicial Branch — Record ChecksCentral Processing Center performs electronic records checks for multiple names (5+ requests).
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New Hampshire Judicial Branch HomeOfficial NH Judicial Branch portal. Court locations, self-help, record checks, and case information.
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New Hampshire VINELink — Victim NotificationSearch offenders in NH custody and register for automated victim notification.

Did You Know? A New Hampshire Criminal History Check Only Includes New Hampshire Convictions

The New Hampshire State Police Criminal Records Unit is clear: a NH criminal conviction check only includes convictions for offenses committed in New Hampshire. It does not include federal convictions, out-of-state records, or FBI data.

For a nationwide check, a separate FBI request is required, which is restricted to specific purposes enacted under New Hampshire law (such as education or certain licensed professions). The court system provides additional case information through the Case Access Portal, but court records and the State Police criminal history are separate systems.

About New Hampshire Criminal Records: Criminal history record information is maintained by the state central repository. Court records may provide additional case-level detail. For official background checks, contact the state criminal history agency listed above. Sex offender registries are updated by local law enforcement and maintained at the state level.