Hire a Process Server in New Hampshire

No — New Hampshire has no process server license, registration, or bond. It does, however, direct process to officers: writs returnable to the Superior Court go to the sheriff of any county or a deputy (RSA 509:3), and district and municipal court writs may also go to a constable of a town in the county (RSA 509:11). Writs of attachment may be directed to the plaintiff, the plaintiff's attorney, or any other person.

Sheriff service in New Hampshire is governed by RSA 104:31, with a base fee of approximately $30–$40 per writ plus mileage at the federal rate. Private process servers typically charge $100–$150. Rush and complex serves cost more. Request bids from multiple verified servers on the Mighty Process Server platform.

Under RSA 510:1, process must be served by the date specified on the court summons. Historically, this has been 14 days before the return day. The timing varies by case and court rule. Failure to serve by the deadline can result in the case being lost or requiring new process to be issued.

Generally no. New Hampshire directs writs to the sheriff or a deputy for Superior Court matters (RSA 509:3) and to a sheriff, deputy, or town constable for district and municipal court matters (RSA 509:11); writs of attachment are the statutory exception and may be directed to the plaintiff, the attorney, or any other person.

If personal service cannot be completed, New Hampshire allows substitute service by leaving an attested copy at the defendant's usual place of abode under RSA 510:2. For nonresidents, service may be made on the Secretary of State under RSA 510:4. If the defendant cannot be located, service by publication may be authorized under RSA 510:9.

Use the Mighty Process Server directory to find process servers in Manchester, Nashua, Concord, Dover, and all New Hampshire counties. Search by county and request bids from multiple servers at mightyprocessserver.com/directory.