Which New Hampshire court hears your civil case
Civil jurisdiction thresholds with statutory authority. Source: 1Court Directory, verified 2026-08-20 (official source).
| Tier | Court | Amount in controversy | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small claims | Circuit Court: District Division, Small Claims | Up to $10,000 | N.H. RSA 503:1 |
| General civil | Circuit Court (District Division) / Superior Court Superior Court for larger civil actions / jury trials. | No limit | N.H. RSA 502-A:14 |
Answer deadline after service
A defendant generally has 30 days after service of the summons and complaint to file an answer (N.H. Super. Ct. Civ. R. 9(a)).
11 New Hampshire forms SimpleCase prepares
Generated from your uploaded complaint, with captions and terminology matched to New Hampshire practice. Every document is a draft for attorney review.
- SummonsN.H. Super. Ct. Civ. R. 9(a): 30-day Answer, appearance per Rule 3
- Case Information SheetNH Superior Court e-filing: required at filing
- Return of ServiceRSA 510: sheriff or authorized person
- Motion to Waive Filing Fee / Affidavit of Assets and LiabilitiesRSA 499:18: fee waiver
- Notice of Voluntary DismissalN.H. Super. Ct. Civ. R. 41(a): voluntary dismissal
- Motion for Default JudgmentN.H. Super. Ct. Civ. R. 55: failure to appear or answer in 30 days
- Affidavit of Non-Military ServiceSCRA: 50 U.S.C. ยง 3931
- Default JudgmentSuper. Ct. Civ. R. 55: interest at annual rate per RSA 336:1
- Trustee Process (Wages)RSA 512: wages earned but unpaid at service only; 50x fed min wage exempt (RSA 512:21)
- Trustee Process (Financial Institution)RSA 512: trustee discloses funds held
- Motion for Periodic Payments / Debtor ExaminationRSA 524:6-a: court examines debtor's ability to pay
Filing packages
One click assembles the forms a New Hampshire matter typically needs at each stage.
General Civil
Summons · Case Information Sheet · Return of Service
Collections: File & Serve
Summons · Case Information Sheet · Return of Service
Collections: Default Judgment
Motion for Default Judgment · Affidavit of Non-Military Service · Default Judgment
Collections: Enforce Judgment
Trustee Process (Wages) · Trustee Process (Financial Institution) · Motion for Periodic Payments / Debtor Examination
Fee Waiver
Motion to Waive Filing Fee / Affidavit of Assets and Liabilities
Voluntary Dismissal
Notice of Voluntary Dismissal
County-level court details
Filing fees, clerk contacts, e-filing portals, and courthouse addresses for every New Hampshire county are in the 1Court Directory: New Hampshire.
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