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Check if your New Hampshire claim qualifiesThe New Hampshire Small Claims Form
📄 NHJB-2370-DE Small Claim Complaint (mandatory e-file)
The form that opens your case. Download it free from courts.nh.gov.
New Hampshire Limit, Fee and Filing Rules
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Court | Circuit Court, District Division (Small Claims) |
| Claim limit | $10,000 |
| Claim form | NHJB-2370-DE Small Claim Complaint (mandatory e-file) |
| Filing fee | $90 (≤$5k) / $132 (>$5k) — confirm the current fee with the clerk before filing |
| Serving the defendant | Court notifies defendant by first-class mail (confirm the current service rules with the clerk) |
| Law that sets the limit | RSA 503:1, I |
| Court data verified | October 6, 2026 |
Filing Deadlines in New Hampshire
How long the law gives you to file. When the clock starts depends on the claim, so do not leave it late: a claim filed after the deadline can be dismissed however strong it is.
| Type of claim | Time to file | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Written contract | 3 years | N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4, I |
| Oral / verbal agreement | 3 years | N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4, I |
| Damage to property | 3 years | N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4, I |
| Personal injury | 3 years | N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4, I |
Not sure which type yours is? The statute of limitations lookup covers more claim types.
Being Sued in New Hampshire Instead?
Do you file an answer? If you were served by first-class mail, your response is due by the date on the notice: 30 days from the date the court mailed it. Check the notice for your exact date. (N.H. Cir. Ct. Dist. Div. R. 4.3(a)(1))
If they owe you money: A related counterclaim may be filed with your response, and no later than the return date on the original notice. (N.H. Cir. Ct. Dist. Div. R. 4.3(d))
The been-sued deadline lookup covers what happens if you do nothing.
Where to Get the Official New Hampshire Forms
Court forms are free from the official sources below. Use the current version from your court.
- Official claim form — courts.nh.gov
- Official source — courts.nh.gov
- Official source — courts.nh.gov
- The law itself — RSA 503:1, I
- The clerk of the Circuit Court, District Division (Small Claims) — can give you the current form and tell you whether your court adds any local paperwork.
How does New Hampshire compare? See the small claims limits and filing fees for every state.
New Hampshire Small Claims Forms: FAQ
❓ What form do I file to start a small claims case in New Hampshire?
The form that opens the case is the NHJB-2370-DE Small Claim Complaint. The official source is courts.nh.gov. Court-issued forms are free; you pay only the filing fee.
❓ How much can you sue for in New Hampshire small claims court?
In New Hampshire you can claim up to $10,000 in the Circuit Court, District Division (Small Claims). If your claim is larger, you can usually reduce it to the limit or file in a higher court instead.
❓ How much does it cost to file small claims in New Hampshire?
The filing fee is $90 (≤$5k) / $132 (>$5k) — confirm the current fee with the clerk before filing. Serving the defendant usually costs extra.
❓ Can you fill in the New Hampshire small claims form for me?
Yes. Answer a few plain-English questions and we produce a completed draft of the NHJB-2370-DE Small Claim Complaint, with every field filled in from your answers, ready to copy onto the official form and file. It comes with a script for the hearing and an evidence checklist.
Want it filled in for you?
A few plain-English questions about your New Hampshire case, then review and file. Checking is free; $19 for the completed documents.
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