New Hampshire Divorce Filing Fees and Costs (2026)
Court Filing Fee
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Divorce Petition / Joint Petition | $260 |
| Certified copies of Final Decree | $10–$25 |
Service Costs (Individual Complaint Only)
| Method | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Acceptance of Service (spouse signs) | Free |
| Sheriff's service | $35–$75 |
| Process server | $50–$125 |
With a Joint Petition, there is no service step — service cost is $0.
Financial Affidavit — No Filing Cost
The Financial Affidavit (NHJB-2065-F) is a free court form. The cost is simply your time to complete it accurately.
Parenting Class Cost (If Children Under 18)
New Hampshire parenting classes for divorce typically cost $35–$75 per parent. Online and in-person options are available.
Fee Waiver — Financial Hardship
New Hampshire waives filing fees for qualifying low-income filers.
How to apply:
- Complete the Petition to Proceed Without Payment of Fees
- File with the Petition or Joint Petition
- Court approves; fee waived
NH Legal Assistance: nhla.org — free legal help for qualifying individuals.
Ancillary Costs
| Item | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| MSA drafting (attorney) | $500–$2,500 |
| QDRO for retirement plan | $500–$2,000 per plan |
| Real estate appraisal | $400–$750 |
| NH Registry of Deeds recording | ~$20–$30 per document |
| Business valuation | $3,000–$15,000 |
| Mediator | $150–$400/hour |
| Parenting class | $35–$75 per parent |
Total Cost Estimates
| Scenario | Estimated Total (self-represented) |
|---|---|
| Agreed, no children, no real estate | $265–$500 |
| Agreed, with children (parenting class) | $400–$700 |
| With real estate and retirement accounts | $700–$3,000 |
| Contested divorce | $5,000–$50,000+ |
Last reviewed: March 2026 | $260 filing fee | Joint Petition = no service cost | Financial Affidavit NHJB-2065-F required | Parenting class $35–$75 per parent | Fee waiver available | nhla.org | NH Registry of Deeds for deed recording | courts.state.nh.us/forms/nhjb-forms.htm
Written by the SoLongSoulmate.com Editorial Team
Researched using official state court websites, state statutes, and legal aid resources. All filing fees and procedures verified March 2026. This is general legal information — not legal advice.
Last reviewed: March 2026 · Verify current fees and forms with your local court before filing.