The small claims limit in New Hampshire
The limit is the most the court can award on one claim. It depends on who is claiming, and in some states on which court hears it.
| Claiming as | Most you can claim | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| An individual | $10,000 | RSA 503:1 |
| A business | $10,000 | RSA 503:1 |
| A public agency | $10,000 | RSA 503:1 |
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Common questions
- 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 503:1 · effective 2015-07-01 · New Hampshire's small claims process hears money claims of up to $10,000, not counting interest and costs.
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