Small claims court is intended to be a simple, speedy, and informal procedure to sue for money. Attorneys are allowed to handle small claims cases but more often parties represent themselves. In New Hampshire, small claims cases are filed in the District Division of the Circuit Court. The court's website has extensive information about small claims including definitions, checklists, forms, and electronic filing (e-filing) information. The website is confusing. There's a lot of information spread over several pages and the names of instructions and forms aren't always consistent from place to place. We hope that the links below will help you navigate the site. If you have a question and can't find the answer on the website, email us at lawlibrary@courts.state.nh.us or contact the Court Information Center at 1-855-212-1234.
"Effective July 1, 2015, a person or entity may sue any person or business whom it is alleged owes $10,000.00 or less or who has caused damage of $10,000.00 or less. Any claim in excess of $5,000 is subject to mandatory mediation. If the claim is over $1500, the Defendant may request a jury trial."
Wiebusch on New Hampshire Civil Practice and Procedure by 
If you have obtained a money judgment from a New Hampshire court against someone who lives out-of-state, you will need to "register" or "domesticate" your New Hampshire order in that state. There is a uniform law called the Unified Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act (UEFJA) that most, but not all, states have adopted.
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