Attorneys - Circuit Court
E-File Program
E-File Here (Create New or File into Case)
(Click here to enter File & Serve to create a new E-Filed case or file into an existing E-Filed case)
Case Access Portal
(Click here for remote access to public e-filed documents)
Civil Complaint and Other Civil Cases
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
- Step by Step Instructions on How to File a Civil Complaint case in File and Serve
- Step by Step Instructions on How to File into an Existing Civil Complaint in File and Serve
- Step by Step Instructions on How to File a Foreign Judgment case in File and Serve
- Step by Step Instructions on How to File into an Existing Foreign Judgment in File and Serve
- Step by Step Instructions on How to File a Complaint for Writ of Replevin case in File and Serve
- Step by Step Instructions on How to File into an Existing Complaint for Writ of Replevin in File and Serve
- Step by Step Instructions on How to File an Other Civil case in File and Serve
- Step by Step Instructions on How to File into an Existing Other Civil in File and Serve
CONFIDENTIALITY ISSUES
- How to file Confidential Documents (Rule 11) in Civil Complaint and Other Civil Cases
- How to file Confidential Information (Rule 12) in Civil Complaint and Other Civil Cases
OTHER INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
- Checklist for Filing Civil Complaint
- Checklist for Filing Registration of Foreign Judgment
- Checklist for Filing Complaint for Writ of Replevin
- Notice of Protected Sources of Income
- Tips for E-Filing Success for Lawyer and DHHS Filers
- NH Specific Guide to Terms Used in File and Serve
FILING FEES
FORMS
For more information, see the civil pages on the judicial branch website for the district division:
Guardianship Cases
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
- Step by Step Instructions on How to File a Guardianship case in File and Serve
- Step by Step Instructions on How to File into an Existing Guardianship case in File and Serve
CONFIDENTIALITY ISSUES
- How to file Confidential Documents (Rule 11) in a Guardianship case
- How to file Confidential Information (Rule 12) in a Guardianship case
OTHER INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
- Checklist for Filing a Guardianship of Minor Person Case (person only)
- Checklist for Filing a Guardianship of Minor Person Case (Ex Parte) (person only)
- Checklist for Filing a Guardianship of Minor Person's Estate Case (estate only)
- Checklist for Filing a Guardianship of Minor Person and Estate Case (person and estate)
- Checklist for Filing a Guardianship of Incapacitated Person Case (person only)
- Checklist for Filing a Guardianship of Incapacitated Person's Estate Case (estate only)
- Checklist for Filing a Guardianship of Incapacitated Person and Estate Case (person and estate)
- What should I do if there is no family member able to serve as guardian of an incapacitated person?
- Guardianship Demonstration for Lawyers and DHHS Professionals (11/05/2015)
- Tips for E-Filing Success for Lawyer and DHHS Filers
- NH Specific Guide to Terms Used in File and Serve
FILING FEES
FORMS
For more information, see the guardianship pages on the judicial branch website for the family and probate divisions:
Name Change Cases
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
- Step by Step Instructions on How to File a Name Change case in File and Serve
- Step by Step Instructions on How to File into an Existing Name Change in File and Serve
CONFIDENTIALITY ISSUES
- How to file Confidential Documents (Rule 11) in Name Change Cases
- How to file Confidential Information (Rule 12) in Name Change Cases
OTHER INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
- Checklist for Filing Name Change - Adult
- Checklist for Filing Name Change - Minor
- Tips for E-Filing Success for Lawyer and DHHS Filers
- NH Specific Guide to Terms Used in File and Serve
FILING FEES
FORMS
For more information, see the name pages on the judicial branch website for the probate division:
Small Claims Cases
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
- Step by Step Instructions on How to File a Small Claims case in File and Serve
- Step by Step Instructions on How to File into an Existing Small Claims case in File and Serve
CONFIDENTIALITY ISSUES
- How to file Confidential Documents (Rule 11) in a Small Claims case
- How to file Confidential Information (Rule 12) in a Small Claims case
OTHER INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
- Notice of Protected Sources of Income
- Tips for E-Filing Success for Lawyer and DHHS Filers
- NH Specific Guide to Terms Used in File and Serve
FILING FEES
FORMS
See the small claims page on the judicial branch website for more information about small claims cases
Wills and Estate Cases
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
- Step by Step Instructions on How to File a Will and Estate case in File and Serve
- Step by Step Instructions on How to File into an Existing Will and Estate case in File and Serve
- IMPORTANT Signature Information
CONFIDENTIALITY ISSUES
- How to file Confidential Documents (Rule 11) in an Estate case
- How to file Confidential Information (Rule 12) in an Estate case
OTHER INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
- Demonstration – Will or Estate case demonstration for Attorneys/Paralegals on how to Start a New Case.
- Demonstration – Will or Estate case demonstration for Attorneys/Paralegals on how to File into an Existing Case.
- 2021 change – For estates requiring a publication fee, the fee will be $40 starting on April 1, 2021. This fee will be charged through the electronic filing process.
- 2017 Process Changes for Estate Cases
- Tips for E-Filing Success for Lawyer and DHHS Filers
- NH Specific Guide to Terms Used in File and Serve
- Administering an Estate Booklet
Pamphlets
Checklists
- 009e Opening an Estate With a Will
- 010e Opening an Estate Without a Will
- 013e Opening an Estate With a Will – Waiver of Administration
- 014e Opening an Estate Without a Will – Wavier of Administration
- 015e Temporary Administration With a Will To Determine Assets
- 016e Temporary Administration Without a Will To Determine Assets
- 042e Temporary Administration To Obtain Medical Records
- 017e Petition to File and Record Authenticated Copy of Will and Probate (transfer real estate)
- 018e Opening an Estate Of a Foreign Will for Selling Real Estate
- 023e Reopening an Estate for Newly Discovered Assets Without a Will
- 022e Reopening an Estate for Newly Discovered Assets With a Will
- 041e Filing a Petition of Guardian to Pay Debts and Dispose of Deceased Ward’s Funds
- 043e Wills Filed with No Administration
- 044e Insolvency
FILING FEES
FORMS
See the estates page on the judicial branch website for more information about estates
Involuntary Admission 135-C Cases
Please Note: This section is not for Notice of Admissions by Guardians (Involuntary Admission 464-A:25 cases) or Involuntary Admission 171-B cases.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
- Step by Step Instructions on How to File an Involuntary Admission 135-C case in File and Serve
- Step by Step Instructions on How to File into an Existing Involuntary Admission 135-C case in File and Serve
OTHER INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
- Checklist for Filing Involuntary Admission 135-C case
- Involuntary Admission 135-C Overview
- Tips for E-Filing Success for Lawyer and DHHS Filers
- NH Specific Guide to Terms Used in File and Serve
FORMS
Involuntary Admission 135-C e-Filing Forms
For more information, see the Involuntary Admissions page on the judicial branch website for the probate division:
Involuntary Admission Cases – Circuit Court Probate Division
Information and Resources for ALL Electronic Case Types
- Supplemental Rules For Electronic Filing
- Instructions for Converting Image to PDF
- Instructions for Exception from e-Filing
- Read First -- Technical Information for e-Filing
- Resolving e-Service Email Issues
- File & Serve User Guide
- File & Serve User Agreement
- e-Filing Forms
- NEW: NHBA 2020 Mid-Year Meeting - Tips for e-Filing
News / Updates
Involuntary Admission 135-C Filer Training Session Video
Case Access Portal - You can view your electronically filed cases from home or from your office. For information and instructions on how to register for Case Access Portal, click here: https://odypa.nhecourt.us/portal.
Proposed Trial Exhibits - Please do not electronically file proposed trial exhibits. Instead, file and exchange these in paper as you would have before electronic filing.