New Hampshire Filing and E-Filing

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New Hampshire only e-files certain case types. People without a lawyer use TurboCourt for things like name changes, guardianship, small claims, and estates, but divorce and parenting cases are still filed on paper at the Family Division.

Free court navigators can help you in person; call 1-855-212-1234.

In New Hampshire, online filing is only partly open to a parent without a lawyer, so check what applies to your court before you count on it.

Official New Hampshire filing resources

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NH e-Filing (TurboCourt for self-represented, File & Serve for attorneys) (Tyler Technologies): New Hampshire only e-files certain case types. People without a lawyer use TurboCourt for things like name changes, guardianship, small claims, and estates, but divorce and parenting cases are still filed on paper at the Family Division. https://www.courts.nh.gov/resources/electronic-services

New Hampshire official filing information (New Hampshire judicial branch): The court's own page explaining how documents are filed in New Hampshire and what a parent without a lawyer is allowed to do. https://www.courts.nh.gov/resources/electronic-services/circuit-court/self-represented-parties-and-other-non-attorney-filers

NH court locations (find your courthouse) (New Hampshire judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your area, with locations and contact details. https://www.courts.nh.gov/court-locations

New Hampshire family law forms (official index) (New Hampshire judicial branch): The official statewide collection of New Hampshire family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://www.courts.nh.gov/forms/family-division

New Hampshire court self-help resources (New Hampshire courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own New Hampshire family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.courts.nh.gov/self-help

New Hampshire rules of procedure (New Hampshire judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in New Hampshire. https://www.courts.nh.gov/rules

Official link data for New Hampshire was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.

Frequently asked questions

Can I file my own family papers online in New Hampshire?

In New Hampshire, online filing is only partly open to a parent without a lawyer, so check what applies to your court before you count on it. Free court navigators can help you in person; call 1-855-212-1234.

How much does it cost to file a family case in New Hampshire?

Divorce filing fee: ~$252. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.

Which court hears family cases in New Hampshire?

Family cases in New Hampshire are heard in the Circuit Court, usually in the Family Division. New Hampshire family cases are heard in the Circuit Court's Family Division. The Circuit Court Family Division sits across the state's counties.