Updated May 2026 New Hampshire
New Hampshire Legal Costs (2026)
Complete breakdown of common legal fees in New Hampshire — from forming a business to filing in court. All data sourced from official New Hampshire government websites.
$100
LLC Filing Fee
$260
Divorce Filing Fee
$10,000
Small Claims Limit
$10
Max Notary Fee
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LLC Formation Costs in New Hampshire
Full details →$100
Filing Fee
$100
Annual Report
None
Publication
$100+
Est. Year-1 Total
Watch out: New Hampshire has no income tax but does tax interest and dividends.
Pro tip: No sales tax and no income tax — very favorable for online businesses.
Small Claims Court in New Hampshire
Full details →$10,000
Max Claim
$45–$95
Filing Fee
3 yrs
Written Contract SOL
District Court
Court Name
Tip: New Hampshire offers a pre-trial mediation option that's free of charge.
Divorce Filing Costs in New Hampshire
Full details →$260
Filing Fee
None
Children Surcharge
$50
Sheriff Service
Not required
Parenting Class
New Hampshire has uniform statewide fees. The Family Division of the Circuit Court handles all divorce cases at the same fee schedule.
Notary Fees in New Hampshire
Full details →$10
Acknowledgment
$10
Jurat
$25
RON Fee
Yes
Fee Cap
$10 per act in-person; $25 for RON. State sets allowable travel fees.
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