State-Specific Legal Forms

New Hampshire quitclaim deeds must be acknowledged before a notary or justice of the peace and recorded with the Registry of Deeds; the state Real Estate Transfer Tax of $0.75 per $100 applies to both buyer and seller.

New Hampshire's Uniform Power of Attorney Act provides a statutory form and makes powers of attorney durable by default unless expressly revoked by the principal in writing.

New Hampshire requires wills to be in writing, signed by a testator at least 18 years old, and witnessed by two or more credible witnesses; holographic wills are not recognized.

New Hampshire's advance directive statute provides a combined Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care; the form must be signed and witnessed by two adults or notarized.

New Hampshire's Revised LLC Act permits members to adopt an operating agreement that may be oral, written, or implied; the agreement is not filed with the Secretary of State.

New Hampshire caps security deposits at one month's rent or $100 (whichever is greater) for buildings with fewer than 6 units; deposits must be returned within 30 days with itemization.

New Hampshire landlords must serve a 7-day Demand for Rent and 30-day Eviction Notice for nonpayment, or a 30-day notice for other lease violations; notices must be on the state-prescribed form.

New Hampshire small claims jurisdiction in the Circuit Court District Division reaches $10,000; rules of evidence are relaxed and parties may appear without attorneys.

New Hampshire allows both fault and no-fault divorce; the most common ground is irreconcilable differences, and at least one spouse must have lived in NH for one year (or be a NH resident at time of cause).

New Hampshire name changes are filed in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of the petitioner's county of residence; publication is generally not required unless the court orders it.

New Hampshire warranty deeds convey title with full covenants; deeds must be acknowledged, accompanied by a Real Estate Transfer Tax declaration (CD-57), and recorded with the Registry of Deeds.

New Hampshire bills of sale document personal property transfers; vehicle transfers require the title to be assigned and presented at the town clerk's office for registration.

New Hampshire enforces prenuptial agreements when entered voluntarily, supported by full and fair financial disclosure, and not unconscionable at the time of execution under the McLeod test.

New Hampshire landlords may charge reasonable application fees and must comply with both federal Fair Housing and the state Law Against Discrimination, which prohibits source-of-income discrimination.

New Hampshire demand letters provide pre-suit notice and are required under the Consumer Protection Act before plaintiffs may pursue treble damages.

New Hampshire Superior Court Rule 4 requires sheriff or qualified process server to make a sworn return of service; the return must be filed promptly with the clerk.

New Hampshire generally has no usury cap on interest rates set by written contract, although certain consumer loans (payday and auto title) are subject to statutory limits.

New Hampshire enforces NDAs to protect trade secrets under the Uniform Trade Secrets Act; the agreement must define confidential information with reasonable specificity and a defined term.

New Hampshire requires employers to provide a copy of any non-compete agreement to a prospective employee before acceptance; the agreement must be reasonable in scope, duration, and geography.

New Hampshire permits review every three years without showing changed circumstances, or upon a substantial change of circumstances; orders may be modified prospectively only.