New Hampshire Court Locations and Records
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Family cases in New Hampshire are heard in the Circuit Court, usually in the Family Division. New Hampshire family cases are heard in the Circuit Court's Family Division. The Circuit Court Family Division sits across the state's counties.
The clerk's office is a different thing from the court itself. The clerk accepts filings, keeps the record, and collects fees, while judges and hearings belong to the court. For a filing question, the clerk is the right first call. The official New Hampshire directory and case record search are below.
Official New Hampshire court locators
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NH court locations (find your courthouse) (New Hampshire judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your area, with locations and contact details. https://www.courts.nh.gov/court-locations
NH Case Access Portal (Odyssey) (New Hampshire courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as free and the system is organized statewide. https://odypa.nhecourt.us/portal
New Hampshire state courts website (New Hampshire judicial branch): The official home of the New Hampshire court system, with statewide rules, news, and links to every court. https://www.courts.nh.gov
NH e-Filing (TurboCourt for self-represented, File & Serve for attorneys) (Tyler Technologies): New Hampshire only e-files certain case types. People without a lawyer use TurboCourt for things like name changes, guardianship, small claims, and estates, but divorce and parenting cases are still filed on paper at the Family Division. https://www.courts.nh.gov/resources/electronic-services
New Hampshire court self-help resources (New Hampshire courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own New Hampshire family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.courts.nh.gov/self-help
NH Case Access Portal (Odyssey): Account / sign-in required. Divorce, parenting, and child-support cases are in the Circuit Court Family Division and are largely confidential - not openly browsable. https://odypa.nhecourt.us/portal
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Official link data for New Hampshire was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.
Frequently asked questions
Which court hears family cases in New Hampshire?
Family cases in New Hampshire are heard in the Circuit Court, usually in the Family Division. New Hampshire family cases are heard in the Circuit Court's Family Division. The Circuit Court Family Division sits across the state's counties.
Can I look up an existing New Hampshire case online?
NH Case Access Portal (Odyssey) is the official search. Account / sign-in required. Divorce, parenting, and child-support cases are in the Circuit Court Family Division and are largely confidential - not openly browsable.
Is the clerk the same as the court?
No. The clerk of court accepts filings, keeps records, and collects fees. Judges and hearings belong to the court itself. For filing questions, start with the clerk's office.