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Small Claims Fee Limit in New Hampshire

New Hampshire’s small claims limit is $10,000. This figure appears in N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 503:1, which defines a small claim and sets the jurisdictional maximum for actions brought in the state’s small claims division. Any civil claim seeking monetary damages up to $10,000 in principal may be filed as a small claim. Claims exceeding that amount must proceed in a different court or be reduced to fall within the limit. The statute provides the exact rule and any exceptions. The worked example below applies the $10,000 cap to a sample dispute. Use the DocketMath calculator to estimate whether your own claim qualifies under this limit.

Governing authority

In New Hampshire, the small claims fee limit rule is set by N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 503:1 (Small Claim Defined — Jurisdictional Limit). The verified packet cites N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 503:1 (Small Claim Defined — Jurisdictional Limit) (https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/LI/503/503-1.htm).

New Hampshire small claims fee limit: the verified value is $10,000 under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 503:1 (Small Claim Defined — Jurisdictional Limit). The verified packet cites N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 503:1 (Small Claim Defined — Jurisdictional Limit) (https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/LI/503/503-1.htm).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the small claims fee limit calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.