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New Hampshire County Clerks & Recorders

Directory of all 10 counties in New Hampshire. Access official courthouse addresses, recording fee schedules, marriage licenses, vital statistics, and government records search portals.

State Capital Concord Register of Deeds
Deed Recording
$20.00
Base fee (first page) • +$4.00/addl page
RSA 478:17-g & RSA 78-B
Transfer Tax
$0.75 per $100 ($15.00 per $1,000) split evenly between buyer and seller ($7.50 each)
Real estate conveyance / deed stamp
Marriage License
$50.00
Waiting period: 0 hours • Valid: 90 days
DBA & Business
$50.00
Filing office: New Hampshire Secretary of State
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All New Hampshire Counties Directory (10)

Click on any county to view courthouse hours, address, phone number, and online records portal.

FIPS 33001 Pop. 65.027

Belknap County

County Seat: Laconia

Belknap County Courthouse / Recording Office, Laconia, NH 03218
(603) 517-9431
Deed 1st Page: $20.00 Full Details
FIPS 33003 Pop. 52.448

Carroll County

County Seat: Ossipee

Carroll County Courthouse / Recording Office, Ossipee, NH 03864
(603) 551-9493
Deed 1st Page: $20.00 Full Details
FIPS 33005 Pop. 77.703

Cheshire County

County Seat: Keene

Cheshire County Courthouse / Recording Office, Keene, NH 03431
(603) 585-9555
Deed 1st Page: $20.00 Full Details
FIPS 33007 Pop. 31.372

Coos County

County Seat: Lancaster

Coos County Courthouse / Recording Office, Lancaster, NH 03584
(603) 619-9617
Deed 1st Page: $20.00 Full Details
FIPS 33009 Pop. 93.146

Grafton County

County Seat: Haverhill

Grafton County Courthouse / Recording Office, Haverhill, NH 03765
(603) 653-9679
Deed 1st Page: $20.00 Full Details
FIPS 33011 Pop. 427.354

Hillsborough County

County Seat: Manchester

19 Temple St, Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 882-6933
Deed 1st Page: $20.00 Full Details
FIPS 33013 Pop. 157.103

Merrimack County

County Seat: Concord

Merrimack County Courthouse / Recording Office, Concord, NH 03301
(603) 721-9803
Deed 1st Page: $20.00 Full Details
FIPS 33015 Pop. 320.689

Rockingham County

County Seat: Brentwood

Rockingham County Courthouse / Recording Office, Brentwood, NH 03833
(603) 755-9865
Deed 1st Page: $20.00 Full Details
FIPS 33017 Pop. 133.243

Strafford County

County Seat: Dover

Strafford County Courthouse / Recording Office, Dover, NH 03815
(603) 789-1027
Deed 1st Page: $20.00 Full Details
FIPS 33019 Pop. 43.969

Sullivan County

County Seat: Newport

Sullivan County Courthouse / Recording Office, Newport, NH 03773
(603) 823-1089
Deed 1st Page: $20.00 Full Details
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Frequently Asked Questions About New Hampshire County Clerks

Who records deeds and property transfers in New Hampshire?
In New Hampshire, real estate deeds, mortgages, and liens are officially recorded by the Register of Deeds. Standard recording fees are governed by RSA 478:17-g & RSA 78-B with a base fee of $20.00 for the first page and $4.00 for each additional page.
What is the real estate transfer tax rate in New Hampshire?
Transfer tax rules in New Hampshire: $0.75 per $100 ($15.00 per $1,000) split evenly between buyer and seller ($7.50 each). Check your specific county requirements as local documentary stamps or municipal fees may also apply.
What are the requirements for getting married in New Hampshire?
In New Hampshire, marriage license fees typically range around $50.00. The state requires a mandatory waiting period of 0 hours from application to marriage ceremony, and the license remains valid for 90 days. Obtained from any municipal Town/City Clerk. Valid statewide.
Where do I register a DBA or business name in New Hampshire?
For New Hampshire, business name filings (DBA / Assumed Name) require a fee of approximately $50.00 and are processed through the New Hampshire Secretary of State. Trade name filed with the Secretary of State Corporation Division.