Official Civic Directory Profile FIPS Code: 33001

Belknap County Clerk & Recorder

Official government recording office for Belknap County, New Hampshire. Serving a population of 65.027 with jurisdiction over real estate deeds, marriage licenses, vital records, and fictitious business names.

County Seat: Laconia • Land Area: 401,847 sq mi • State: New Hampshire (NH)

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Location & Operations

Courthouse Office Address & Contact

Open Mon-Fri

Physical Courthouse Address

Belknap County Courthouse / Recording Office, Laconia, NH 03218

Seat of government for Belknap County in Laconia, NH.

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Courthouse / Directory Line

(603) 517-9431

Regular Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Closed on state and federal holidays.

FIPS ID: 33001 • Coordinates: 43.5191° N, -71.4254° W

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Filing Checklist

Before You Visit Belknap County

✓ Valid Government Photo ID (Driver's License or Passport)
✓ Payment: Credit Card, Cashier's Check, or Exact Cash
✓ Original signed documents with valid notary jurat/seal
✓ Mandatory 3-inch top margin for county recorder barcode

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Land Records & Real Property

Belknap County Deed Recording Fees & Requirements

Governed by RSA 478:17-g & RSA 78-B

First Page Base Fee

$20.00

Includes statutory county automation index surcharge

Each Additional Page

$4.00

Per additional standard 8.5" x 11" page

Transfer Tax / Doc Stamps

$0.75 per $100 ($15.00 per $1,000) split evenly between buyer and seller ($7.50 each)

Calculated at recording based on purchase consideration

Statutory Recording Margin Standards in New Hampshire:

Top Margin (Page 1): Must leave minimum 3 inches blank at top right for official recorder barcode and indexing stamp.

Other Margins: Minimum 1 inch on side, bottom, and subsequent pages to avoid non-conforming document penalties.

Grantee & Return Address: Must state grantee's legal address and a return mailing address clearly on the first page.

Legibility & Font: Black ink on white 8.5 x 11 paper; minimum 10-point font. Notary stamps must be crisp and dark.

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Warranty & Quitclaim Deeds
Mortgage & Lien Records
Assessor Parcel History

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Marriage Bureau

Marriage License in Belknap County

License Fee $50.00

Waiting Period 0 Hours

✓ Validity Window: Must solemnize within 90 days of issuance.
✓ Personal Appearance: Both applicants must appear together in person at the Belknap County courthouse.
✓ Identification: Valid state photo driver's license, passport, or military ID. No blood test required.

State Policy: Obtained from any municipal Town/City Clerk. Valid statewide.

Vital Statistics

Certified Vital Records

Birth Cert $15.00

Death Cert $15.00

Marriage Cert $15.00

• Authorized Requestors: Direct family relation (registrant, child, parent, spouse) or legal guardian only.
• Filing Agency: Processed through New Hampshire Division of Vital Records Administration and the local Belknap County clerk counter.

Certified copies bear an official raised, embossed seal and are suitable for passports, probate, real estate, and legal identification.

Commercial & Business

DBA & Assumed Name Registration in Belknap County

Filing Fee: $50.00

1. Filing Authority

In Belknap County, sole proprietorships and general partnerships register assumed names through the New Hampshire Secretary of State.

2. Statutory Requirement

Required prior to opening a commercial checking account, issuing invoices under a brand name, or executing contracts in New Hampshire.

3. State Rules & Notice

Trade name filed with the Secretary of State Corporation Division.

Official Business & DBA Filing Assistance

Starting a Business or Filing a DBA in Belknap County?

Save time and avoid multiple trips to the Belknap County New Hampshire Secretary of State. Form your official LLC, register your Trade / Assumed Name (DBA), get your federal Tax ID (EIN), and receive your registered agent documents fully online in New Hampshire.

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Articles of Organization

New Hampshire Compliant

State-Specific Statutory Legal Templates

Download Official New Hampshire Real Estate Deeds & Legal Forms

Ensure your property transfer is compliant with New Hampshire county recording statutes. Get attorney-drafted Quitclaim Deeds, Special Warranty Deeds, Powers of Attorney, and Promissory Notes formatted with correct margins and statutory acknowledgments.

✓ 3-inch top recording margin ready ✓ State notary jurat included ✓ Instant PDF & Word download

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Regional Civic Network

Nearby County Clerks in New Hampshire

Need to file or search public records in an adjacent jurisdiction? Explore neighboring New Hampshire recording offices:

Merrimack County Seat: Concord

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Strafford County Seat: Dover

~25 mi →

Carroll County Seat: Ossipee

~26.6 mi →

Grafton County Seat: Haverhill

~35 mi →

Rockingham County Seat: Brentwood

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Frequently Asked Questions: Belknap County Clerk & Recorder

Where is the Belknap County Clerk & Recorder office located?

The official Belknap County office is located at Belknap County Courthouse / Recording Office, Laconia, NH 03218. Operating hours are typically Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. You can reach the office staff by telephone at (603) 517-9431.

How much does it cost to record a deed in Belknap County?

Under New Hampshire statute (RSA 478:17-g & RSA 78-B), recording a real property deed or mortgage in Belknap County costs $20.00 for the first page, plus $4.00 for each additional page. Transfer tax details: $0.75 per $100 ($15.00 per $1,000) split evenly between buyer and seller ($7.50 each).

How do I obtain a marriage license in Belknap County, NH?

Both applicants must appear in person before the Belknap County Clerk with government-issued photo identification (such as a valid driver's license, passport, or state ID). The fee is approximately $50.00. New Hampshire requires a waiting period of 0 hours, and the license is valid for 90 days from the date of issuance.

How do I file a DBA (Doing Business As) or Assumed Name in Belknap County?

In Belknap County, registering a DBA or Assumed Business Name is handled through the New Hampshire Secretary of State with a standard statutory filing fee of $50.00. Trade name filed with the Secretary of State Corporation Division.

How can I request a certified copy of a birth or death certificate in Belknap County?

Certified vital records (birth certificates starting at $15.00 and death certificates starting at $15.00) can be requested through the New Hampshire Division of Vital Records Administration or directly at the Belknap County courthouse vital statistics counter by qualified immediate family members.