What it costs to file in New Hampshire
The court charges this when you hand in the claim. It is separate from the amount you are claiming.
Set by each court
This state does not set one statewide fee. The court where you file publishes its own.
More about New Hampshire
Common questions
- What does it cost to file a small claims claim in New Hampshire?
- New Hampshire does not set one statewide fee. Each court publishes its own, so check the court where you will file.
- How much can you claim in small claims court in New Hampshire?
- An individual can claim up to $10,000. A business can claim up to $10,000. A public agency can claim up to $10,000. That comes from RSA 503:1.
- Which court handles small claims in New Hampshire?
- Circuit Court, District Division, Small Claims. The district division of the circuit court for the town or city where the other side lives or does business.
- How long do you have to bring a small claims claim in New Hampshire?
- The shortest window is 3 years, counted from the day the payment was missed or the agreement was broken, under RSA 508:4. Other kinds of claim run longer; the time-limit page lists each one.
Verify with your court
Numbers change, and a court can post its own variation. Open New Hampshire's small claims page and confirm anything you are about to rely on.
Open the court's small claims pageVerified on 2026-09-05, sources:
Verified on 2026-09-05, sources: Rules effective from 2018-05-30.
- RSA 503:4 · effective 2010-01-01 · The entry fee is set by court rule and includes a mediation fund add-on: $5 for claims up to $5,000, $60 for larger claims. Your court's fee page has the exact total.
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