Probate Court

In New Hampshire, the Circuit Court Probate Division has jurisdiction over matters related to wills, trusts, estates, and guardianships. There is a Circuit Court in each of the 10 counties throughout the state.

The courthouses are not open to the public. Paperwork can be mailed, placed in drop box, or given to court officer at the door.

Circuit Courts/Probate Divisions in New Hampshire by County

Belknap County
4th Circuit – Probate Division – Laconia
26 Academy Street
Laconia, NH 03246

Phone: 855-212-1234

Office hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm

Probate Judge: Hon
Circuit Clerk: Wanda J. Loanes
Deputy Clerk: Lisa Lamper

Parking: Street parking


Carroll County
3rd Circuit – Probate Division – Ossipee
Carroll County Courthouse
96 Water Village Rd
Ossipee, NH 03864

Phone: 855-212-1234

Office hours: 8:00am-4:00pm

Circuit Clerk: Elaine Lowe
Deputy Clerk: Jennifer Labrecque

Parking: Street parking


Cheshire County
8th Circuit – Probate Division – Keene
Cheshire County Superior Courthouse
12 Court St.
Keene, NH 03431

Phone: 855-212-1234

Office hours: 8:00am-4:00pm

Circuit Clerk: Larry S. Kane, Esq.
Deputy Clerk: Lorena A. Werner

Parking: Street parking


Coos County
1st Circuit – Probate Division – Lancaster
55 School St, Suite 104
Lancaster, NH 03584

Phone: 855-212-1234

Office hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm

Circuit Clerk: Terri L. Peterson
Deputy Clerk: Martha Kennett

Parking: Street parking


Grafton County
2nd Circuit – Probate Division – Haverhill
Grafton County Register of Probate
3785 Dartmouth College Hwy
North Haverhill, NH 03774

Phone: 855-212-1234

Office hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm

Probate Judge: Vacant
Circuit Clerk: Pamela G. Kozlowski
Deputy Clerk: Michelle Pushee

Parking: Street parking


Hillsborough County
9th Circuit – Probate Division – Nashua
30 Spring Street, Suite 103
Nashua, NH 03060

Phone: 855-212-1234

Office hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm

Probate Judge: Vacant
Circuit Clerk: Sherry Bisson
Associate Clerk: Kim Bonenfant

Parking: Street parking


Merrimack County
6th Circuit – Probate Division – Concord
2 Charles Doe Drive, Suite 1
Concord, NH 03301

Phone: 855-212-1234

Office hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm

Probate Judge: Honorable Richard A. Hampe
Circuit Clerk: Sharon Richardson
Deputy Clerk: Robert Regal

Parking: Street parking


Rockingham County
10th Circuit – Probate Division – Brentwood
10 Route 125
Brentwood, NH 03833

Phone: 855-212-1234

Office hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm

Circuit Clerk: LoriAnne Hensel
Deputy Clerk: Barbara Clark

Parking: Street parking


Strafford County
7th Circuit – Probate Division – Dover
William A. Grimes Justice & Administration Building, Suite 203
259 County Farm Road
Dover, NH 03820

Phone: 855-212-1234

Office hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm

Probate Judge: Vacant
Circuit Clerk: Cheryll Andrews
Deputy Clerk: Andrea Dumont-Snowdon

Parking: Street parking


Sullivan County
5th Circuit – Probate Division – Newport
14 Main Street,  Suite 5
Newport, NH  03773

Phone: 855-212-1234

Office hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm

Probate Judge: Honorable Margaret Ann Moran
Circuit Clerk: Robin Reichert
Deputy Clerk: Jennifer Tapp

Parking: Street parking

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