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New Hampshire Jury Duty Laws: Pay, Exemptions and Employer Rules
New Hampshire pays jurors $10 per half day plus mileage. See who can serve, the age-70 opt-out, felony annulment, employer protections and what happens if you miss.
New Hampshire Knife Laws (2026): Carry, Felons, and Preemption
New Hampshire has no general knife ban but restricts felons, courthouses, and minor sales, and its preemption statute names knives directly. Full breakdown.
New Hampshire Landlord-Tenant Laws (2026): Deposits, Notice, and Tenant Rights
New Hampshire security deposit cap is 1 month's rent or $100. Landlords have 30 days to return deposits. Prior consent is required to enter. Full tenant rights guide.
New Hampshire Landlord-Tenant Recording Laws
New Hampshire landlord-tenant recording laws. All-party consent rules, security cameras in rentals, tenant privacy rights under RSA 570-A:2 and RSA 540-A.
New Hampshire Laws on Recording in Public
New Hampshire public recording laws. First Amendment rights, Right-to-Know Law for meetings, audio vs. video rules under RSA 570-A:2, and protest recording.
New Hampshire Laws on Recording Police
Learn your rights recording police in New Hampshire. First Amendment protections, RSA 570-A exceptions, body camera access, and how to handle officer confrontations.
New Hampshire Lemon Law (2026): How to Qualify & Get a Refund
New Hampshire's lemon law (RSA 357-D) covers new vehicles up to 11,000 lbs. Learn the 3-attempt/30-day thresholds, usage offset formula, and how to file with the Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board.
New Hampshire License Plate Reader Laws (2026)
New Hampshire ALPR law under RSA 261:75-b: law enforcement only, 3-minute purge, permitted purposes, AG audits, and the repealed 2027 sunset.
New Hampshire Manslaughter and Negligent Homicide Laws (2026)
New Hampshire manslaughter (RSA 630:2) covers extreme-provocation and reckless killings, up to 30 years. Negligent homicide is a class B felony, class A if impaired.
New Hampshire Marriage and Divorce Records: Access and Fees (2026)
New Hampshire requires a direct and tangible interest under RSA 5-C:9 to get a marriage or divorce certificate. The $15 search fee is payable either way.
New Hampshire Marriage License Requirements 2026: $50, 90 Days
How to get a New Hampshire marriage license in 2026: any town clerk, the $50 fee, ID to bring, 90-day validity, age 18, first-cousin ban and officiant rules.
New Hampshire Medical Recording Laws
New Hampshire medical recording laws. All-party consent for doctor visits under RSA 570-A:2. HIPAA rules, hospital cameras, telehealth recording, and patient rights.
New Hampshire Medical Records Retention Laws (2026 Guide)
New Hampshire medical records retention laws: how long hospitals and doctors keep your records, HIPAA rules, and patient rights.
New Hampshire Minimum Wage 2026: $7.25 an Hour (Federal Rate)
New Hampshire minimum wage is $7.25 an hour because state law follows the federal rate. See the tipped wage rule, youth and training rates, and how to file a claim.
New Hampshire Name Change Laws: How to Legally Change Your Name
New Hampshire name changes go through probate court with no default publication, but a stricter track applies to certain petitioners.
New Hampshire Noise Laws (2026): Disorderly Conduct, Quiet Hours
In New Hampshire, unreasonable noise can be disorderly conduct, a violation fined up to $1,000. Towns and cities set quiet hours; farm noise is exempt.
New Hampshire Non-Compete Laws (2026): Are Non-Competes Enforceable?
New Hampshire voids non-competes for low-wage workers and some health professionals, requires a pre-offer copy for new hires, and tests the rest for reasonableness.
New Hampshire Nursing Home Camera Laws: No Statute, All-Party Rule
New Hampshire has no nursing home camera law. See how He-P 803 is silent, why RSA 570-A's all-party consent rule matters, and what facility policy controls.
New Hampshire Open Container Law (2026): Passengers Too
New Hampshire restricts passengers, not just the driver, from carrying unsealed alcohol under RSA 265-A:44. Read the sealed-container rule and $150 penalty.
New Hampshire Pepper Spray and Stun Gun Laws (2026)
New Hampshire's felon and under-18 sale bans (RSA 159:21, 159:22) name only the electronic defense weapon. RSA 159:19 bars either device from courthouses.
New Hampshire Phone Call Recording Laws
New Hampshire phone call recording laws require all-party consent under RSA 570-A:2. Class B felony penalties. Interstate rules, business recording, and VoIP.
New Hampshire Police Body Camera Laws (2026 Guide)
New Hampshire has no bodycam mandate. RSA 105-D sets 30-180 day retention, and RSA 91-A:5 exempts footage from the Right-to-Know Law except use-of-force video.
New Hampshire Police Reports: How to Get a Crash Report, Incident Report, or Bodycam Video
How New Hampshire crash reports, Right to Know requests, and bodycam footage under RSA 91-A:5 and RSA 105-D actually work, with current fees to confirm.
New Hampshire Pornography Laws (2026): Obscenity, AV Bill, CSAM
Is pornography legal in New Hampshire? Obscenity statute, the AV bill that nearly passed in 2026, CSAM penalties, and revenge porn rules, with citations.
New Hampshire Power of Attorney Laws: Durable, Medical, and Financial POA (2026)
New Hampshire power of attorney laws: RSA 564-E (UPOAA, durable by default), execution, agent duties, hot powers, and RSA 137-J healthcare advance directive explained.
New Hampshire Prenuptial Agreement Laws: RSA 460:2-a (2026)
New Hampshire prenups under RSA 460:2-a: the writing rule, the presumption of validity, the MacFarlane fairness tests, children and property division.
New Hampshire Probate and Intestate Succession: What Happens Without a Will (2026)
New Hampshire probate goes through the Circuit Court's Probate Division. Learn intestate succession shares, the Waiver of Administration, and the estate tax rules.
New Hampshire Property Records: How to Find Out Who Owns a Property (2026)
Find New Hampshire property records by county. Learn how the state's 10 Registries of Deeds, NHDeeds.org, and town GIS tools let you search for free.
New Hampshire Quitclaim Deed: Requirements, Recording and Tax
How a New Hampshire quitclaim deed works: RSA 477:28 quitclaim covenants, notary and spouse rules, registry of deeds fees and the transfer tax on gifts.
New Hampshire Reckless Driving Laws: Fines, Points and Revocation
New Hampshire reckless driving (RSA 265:79) is a violation, not a crime: a $500 to $1,000 fine and a mandatory 60-day license revocation for a first offense.
New Hampshire Recording Laws (2026): All-Party Consent Rules
New Hampshire is an all-party consent state. Under RSA 570-A:2, every participant must consent before recording. Violations are a Class B felony or misdemeanor.
New Hampshire Restraining Order Laws (2026): How to Get a Domestic Violence Protective Order
Learn how to get a Domestic Violence Protective Order in New Hampshire under RSA 173-B: who qualifies, how long it lasts, firearms rules, and violation penalties.
New Hampshire Right-to-Know Law: Records Requests (2026)
New Hampshire RSA 91-A gives you a response in five business days. Learn who can request, what copies cost, and how the Right-to-Know Ombudsman route works.
New Hampshire Ring Doorbell Laws: What You Need to Know in 2026
New Hampshire requires all-party consent for audio recording under RSA 570-A:2. Learn how this strict law affects Ring doorbell use, penalties, and compliance.
New Hampshire Scam and Fraud Laws: Where to Report and Sue (2026)
Someone injured by a deceptive business practice in New Hampshire may sue for actual damages or $1,000 (2x-3x if willful), unless exempt. Where to report.
New Hampshire School Recording Laws
New Hampshire school recording laws. All-party consent rules for IEP meetings, school surveillance cameras, student rights, FERPA, and school board meetings.
New Hampshire Security Camera Laws
New Hampshire security camera laws. Silent video vs. audio-enabled cameras under RSA 570-A:2. Home, business, and smart camera rules with privacy restrictions.
New Hampshire Self-Defense Laws: Stand Your Ground & Castle Doctrine (2026)
New Hampshire is a stand-your-ground state under RSA 627:4(III). No duty to retreat in your home, its curtilage, or anywhere you have a right to be. Learn NH castle doctrine, deadly force rules, and civil immunity under RSA 627:1-a.
New Hampshire Severance Pay Laws (2026): Is Severance Required?
New Hampshire does not require severance, but policy-based severance is wages under RSA 275:43, V, and RSA 275-F requires 60 days of layoff notice or back pay.
New Hampshire Sexting Laws: Legal Consequences and Penalties
Understand New Hampshire's sexting laws: criminal penalties for adults and minors, revenge porn laws, and defenses available under New Hampshire law.
New Hampshire Slip and Fall Laws: Proving Premises Liability
New Hampshire slip and fall law: 3-year SOL, modified-51 comparative fault, no open-and-obvious bar, no natural-accumulation shield, 180-day state notice deadline.
New Hampshire Small Claims Court: $10,000 Limit, Fees, How to File
New Hampshire small claims cover up to $10,000 under RSA 503:1. Learn the jury and mediation thresholds, service by mail, the 30-day appeal and collection.
New Hampshire Small Estate Affidavit: None, and What to Use Instead
New Hampshire has no small estate affidavit. Learn how Waiver of Administration (RSA 553:32), summary administration and small no-letters payments work.
New Hampshire Smart Glasses Recording Laws (2026)
New Hampshire is an all-party consent state. Recording audio with smart glasses without every participant's consent is a felony or misdemeanor under RSA 570-A:2. Know the rules before you record.
New Hampshire Social Security Disability Guide
Social Security disability in New Hampshire: a modest state SSI supplement, 209(b) Medicaid (separate application), approval odds, and hearing wait times.
New Hampshire Squatters Rights and Adverse Possession Laws (2026)
New Hampshire requires 20 years of adverse possession to claim property (RSA 508:2). Learn the elements, how to remove a squatter, and the NH circuit court eviction process.
New Hampshire Statute of Limitations: Filing Deadlines by Case Type
New Hampshire statute of limitations: 3 years for personal injury and contracts, 6 years for felonies, no limit for murder. Full filing deadlines by case type.
New Hampshire Surveillance Camera Laws (2026 Guide)
New Hampshire surveillance camera laws explained: home cameras, workplace rules, audio consent (all-party), nanny cams, neighbor disputes, and penalties.
New Hampshire Theft Laws: Felony Threshold, Penalties and Shoplifting
New Hampshire theft is a class B felony above $1,000 and class A above $1,500 under RSA 637:11. See misdemeanor rules, willful concealment and civil damages.
New Hampshire Trade Secret Laws: UTSA, Remedies & Deadlines
New Hampshire Uniform Trade Secrets Act (N.H. Rev. Stat. §§ 350-B:1 to 350-B:9): trade secret definition, misappropriation, 3-year deadline, remedies, and the federal DTSA overlay.
New Hampshire Unclaimed Property: How to Search & Claim Your Money (2026)
New Hampshire lists $220M+ in unclaimed money. Learn how to search FindNHmoney.gov and claim your unclaimed property for free, with no deadline.
New Hampshire Unemployment Benefits 2026: $427 Max, How to File
New Hampshire unemployment pays $32 to $427 a week from a fixed earnings table, for up to 26 weeks. See eligibility, the waiting week and the 14-day appeal window.
New Hampshire Video Recording Laws
New Hampshire video recording laws explained. Silent video vs. video with audio consent rules under RSA 570-A:2. Voyeurism penalties and privacy protections.
New Hampshire Voyeurism Laws
New Hampshire voyeurism laws under RSA 644:9 and RSA 644:9-a. Hidden cameras, intimate image sharing penalties, deepfake coverage, and victim resources.
New Hampshire Warrant Search: How to Check If You Have a Warrant (2026)
New Hampshire warrant search: use the free Case Access Portal, not the sex offender registry page that looks like a warrant list.
New Hampshire Whistleblower Laws: Protections and How to Report
Learn about New Hampshire's whistleblower protections: who qualifies, how to report violations, retaliation protections, and available remedies.
New Hampshire Will and Trust Laws: Witnesses, Remote Signing (2026)
A New Hampshire will, even a handwritten one, needs two or more credible witnesses. Remote witnessing requires the drafting NH attorney or supervised staff.
New Hampshire Window Tint Laws (2026): Legal VLT Limits
New Hampshire window tint law: front side windows must be 70% VLT (nearly clear); back/rear 35%. Windshield strip top 6 inches only. Medical exemption available.
New Hampshire Windshield Mounting Laws (2026 Guide)
New Hampshire windshield mounting laws: restrictions, penalties, and exemptions. Complete guide.
New Hampshire Workers' Compensation Laws: Benefits, Deadlines, and Your Rights
New Hampshire workers' comp pays 60% of your AWW. Learn the 3-year filing deadline, doctor-choice rules, and your rights under RSA 281-A.