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SEARCHING THE RECORDS
Merrimack County was Incorporated in 1823. The Registry of Deeds has records dating back to 1823 and earlier. There are 25 Towns and 2 Cities in Merrimack County:
What you need to know to find what you are looking for:
All of the records in the Registry of Deeds are by name and date. You must have at least a last name and a rough idea of the transaction date to find information in the records
of this office.
If you only have a street location or a map and lot number, you must contact the Town or City Assessor/Tax Collector to obtain the owner's name of the particular parcel that
you are looking for.
This applies to locating deeds as well as surveys of the property.
If you know the name of the parties involved in selling a piece of property, you would look in the Grantor index under their name during the time frame that you believe the
transaction took place.
If you know the name of the parties involved in the purchase of a piece of property, you would look in the Grantee index under their name during the time frame that you
believe the transaction took place.
If you are looking for a survey (plan) on a piece of property, the plan index lists all plans filed by the owner's name, subdivision name, development name and in some cases will
list the abutters of property that has been surveyed.
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How can we help you search the records?
We Can:
Provide assistance and training in using the computers, film or books to access the records.
Explain how the records are indexed.
Provide copies of any documents or plans.
HOWEVER, we are not able to search records for you, interpret documents, explain their purpose, help fill out forms or supply forms or explain legal procedures.
We suggest that you contact your attorney for legal questions.
The following is a partial list of handouts that are available from this office.
Statutory Recording Requirements
Recording Fee Schedule
Copy fee Schedule
Transfer Tax Rates
Website Information and Pricing
Holiday Schedule
State of NH Declaration of Consideration Forms
State of NH Real Estate Transfer Questionnaire
If you have questions regarding any of the pamphlets available, or do not see one that you are looking for, please ask for assistance.
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If you are using the records to trace back to the original owners of your property, the following is intended to make that search easier:
If you start with your deed, locate it by looking in the Grantee index under your name around the time frame that you purchased the property. You will locate a book and page
number in the index which will refer you to the document. Use the computer to view the document. Some books and microfilm are also available for viewing if needed. In the
body of the deed you will find a meaning and intending clause which typically recites the previous owners of the property and quite often recites a book and page number of that
transaction.
Keep following the chain of title back using the book and page numbers of each previous deed. If the meaning and intending clause only gives you names and a date, you will
need to use the index to find the previous owner. If you take the current owner (Grantor) of that transaction and use their name to search the Grantee index in the prior years to
the date of that transaction, you should find the previous conveyance.
When using the index, you may see &al or &als listed after the given name of the individual, this means that there is more than one party to the transaction.
Please note that sometimes you may need to visit the Registry of Probate if the property has been obtained through the estate of any person.
If the property was obtained through a will, there may not be a deed to the property. The will sometimes takes the place of the deed. Consult an attorney with any questions
regarding this.
The Registry of Probate is located on the second floor of the Merrimack County Administration Building, just above the Registry of Deeds.
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Records Room
The Records Room contains the Grantor and Grantee indexes from 1823 to present day. Each index book is labeled alphabetically on the outside and lists the years the index
covers.
The Grantor and Grantee index is also available on the computers located in the Records Room.
If you have any questions as to the codes that are used in the indexing process, or need help in using the computers, please ask for assistance.
The Grantor and Grantee index is listed by Surname, date of recording, Given name, to whom it is being conveyed to or from, book and page of recording, type of document,
location of property and a brief description if available.
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Plans
The plan index lists all plans recorded since 1823 up to present day. The plan index lists names of property owners, subdivisions, developments, Condominium name and may
also list abutters of properties that have been surveyed. The plan index will refer you to a plan number. The plans are available for viewing using the computers and are also
available on a microfilm card and plan reader.
Please ask if you need assistance.
Copies are available, please ask for assistance from the copy center personnel.
Some tax maps are on file at the Registry. You should check with the Town or City for the most current tax map and also for copies if needed.
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Miscellaneous Materials:
There are numerous bulletin boards located throughout the Registry of Deeds. You will find information pertaining to bank dissolutions and mergers, holiday schedules, listings
of all of the Registers of Deeds along with addresses and phone numbers and other notes of interest.
If you have questions regarding any of the following, you should contact the appropriate agency.
Transfer Tax questions should be referred to the State of New Hampshire, Dept. Of Revenue Administration at: 603-271-3701
Records previous to 1823- contact the State of New Hampshire Archives at: 603-271-2236
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Merrimack County Registry of Deeds
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