In New Hampshire, death records are readily available to answer many of the questions individuals have. These records provide a simple and effective way to learn about people who may have been in your past. However, getting these records is not always easy. If a record is available, though, the process of getting it does require a bit of information about where these records are kept and how you can get to them. In New Hampshire, which was settled for several hundred years, there are many records available for searching but that does not mean they are all easy to get to.

In New Hampshire, death records start at the local level. The local agencies are required to document a death and then to create the official death certificate. This certificate is usually only given to the next of kin or others with a valid need for the information. However, within a few years, these records do become available for searching because they are public record. You can then search for this information if you know where to look to get it. Gather as much information as possible from the resources you do have. Having the person's full name, address or the county of death will help. Knowing when or an approximate time of when the individual died can also help.

Prior to the founding of the Bureau of Vital Records in the state, there were other steps taken to record the deaths occurring in the state. The state required for local agencies to report the deaths of individuals to the state in 1866. A law was passed requiring it, but it took until the 1880's before most of the local areas were in compliance with this. By that time, the state was collecting this information. In 1905, the state established the Bureau of Vital Records. At that time, all of the information about New Hampshire death records were recorded and preserved at this state level agency. The agency does have on hand records from 1640 through the present, do to makeup recordings done over the years.

If you are looking for New Hampshire death records, then, the first place to look for this information is through this agency. You can write to the agency or visit in person to get the records you are searching for. The following address is the best place to look for this information:

New Hampshire Division of Public Health Services

Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics

6 Hazen Drive

Concord, New Hampshire 03301

If you do not find the records you need at this location, it is very possible they are not available. However, you can continue your search for them through local township records, if you know the town or city the person lived in. Since this state does have on file many records dating back to the 1600's, it is possible that your records will be at the state level. That can simplify the process of getting it. New Hampshire death records remain available to the public for viewing.

 

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