Certificate of Service

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

State of New Hampshire

COURT CAPTION

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

Court Division (select one):

☐ [________________________________] SUPERIOR COURT
☐ [________________________________] CIRCUIT COURT -- DISTRICT DIVISION
☐ [________________________________] CIRCUIT COURT -- FAMILY DIVISION
☐ [________________________________] CIRCUIT COURT -- PROBATE DIVISION

[________________________________], SS.

[________________________________],
☐ Plaintiff / ☐ Petitioner,

v. Docket No. [________________________________]

[________________________________],
☐ Defendant / ☐ Respondent.

(If additional parties, list below:)

[________________________________], ☐ Plaintiff ☐ Defendant ☐ Intervenor ☐ Third-Party ☐ Other: [________________________________]

[________________________________], ☐ Plaintiff ☐ Defendant ☐ Intervenor ☐ Third-Party ☐ Other: [________________________________]

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I, [________________________________], hereby certify that on [__/__/____], I served the following document(s) upon the parties and/or counsel listed below in the manner indicated:

DOCUMENT(S) SERVED

METHOD OF SERVICE

The above-referenced document(s) were served by the following method(s) (check all that apply):

☐ Electronic Service via NH Odyssey File & Serve -- Served electronically through the New Hampshire Judicial Branch Odyssey File & Serve system upon all registered e-filers. Electronic service through this system satisfies the service requirement under N.H. Super. Ct. Supplemental E-Filing Rule 13 / N.H. Cir. Ct. Supplemental E-Filing Rule 15. Transaction/Confirmation No.: [________________________________].

☐ TurboCourt Electronic Filing -- Filed and served through the TurboCourt electronic filing platform maintained by the New Hampshire Judicial Branch. Transaction/Confirmation No.: [________________________________].

☐ Electronic Mail (Email) with Consent -- Served by email upon counsel or party who has provided written consent to accept service by electronic mail. Email address(es): [________________________________]. Delivery confirmation received: ☐ Yes ☐ No.

☐ First-Class U.S. Mail, Postage Prepaid -- Placed a true and correct copy in a sealed envelope with first-class postage fully prepaid and deposited in the United States mail at [________________________________] (city), New Hampshire, on [__/__/____], addressed to each recipient at the address set forth below.

☐ Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested -- Sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, via the United States Postal Service. Certified Mail Tracking No.: [________________________________]. Date of mailing: [__/__/____]. Post office / deposit location: [________________________________].

☐ Registered Mail -- Sent by registered mail via the United States Postal Service. Registration No.: [________________________________]. Date of mailing: [__/__/____].

☐ Hand Delivery / Personal Service -- Delivered by hand to each recipient or their authorized agent at the address listed below. Date of delivery: [__/__/____]. Time of delivery: [________________________________]. Delivered by: ☐ Undersigned attorney ☐ [________________________________] (name of person making delivery).

☐ Commercial Courier / Overnight Delivery -- Sent via [________________________________] (carrier name, e.g., FedEx, UPS, DHL) for ☐ next-day / ☐ two-day delivery. Tracking No.: [________________________________]. Date of deposit: [__/__/____].

☐ Sheriff / Process Server -- Served by [________________________________] (name), a duly authorized ☐ sheriff / ☐ deputy sheriff / ☐ process server in the State of New Hampshire, pursuant to RSA 510:2. Date of service: [__/__/____].

☐ Court-Approved Alternative Method -- Served by alternative method authorized by court order dated [__/__/____], Docket No. [________________________________]. Description of alternative method: [________________________________].

PARTIES SERVED -- INDIVIDUAL ENTRIES

Recipient 1:

Recipient 2:

Recipient 3:

Recipient 4:

(Copy and complete additional recipient blocks as needed.)

MULTI-PARTY SERVICE SUMMARY TABLE

(For cases with numerous parties, use this consolidated table in addition to or in lieu of the individual entries above.)

Method Key: E = Odyssey e-Service; T = TurboCourt; EM = Email; M = First-Class Mail; CM = Certified Mail; HD = Hand Delivery; CO = Courier; SH = Sheriff/Process Server; ALT = Court-Approved Alternative

ADDITIONAL SERVICE NOTES

☐ Mailing deposited at: [________________________________] (city, state), United States Post Office / mailbox.

☐ Odyssey File & Serve transaction/reference number: [________________________________].

☐ TurboCourt transaction/reference number: [________________________________].

☐ All documents served contained redacted personal identifiers in compliance with N.H. Super. Ct. R. 8 (Court Records -- Public Access) and the New Hampshire Right-to-Know Law, RSA 91-A, as applicable.

☐ Service was made under a court-approved alternative method. Court order dated [__/__/____], Docket No. [________________________________]. Description of alternative method and supporting details: [________________________________].

☐ Service could not be completed upon the following party or parties, and the reason is stated below:

☐ Pursuant to RSA 510:2-a, service was documented on the writ or process indicating the time, place, and mode of service.

☐ Other notes: [________________________________]

DECLARATION / CERTIFICATION

I, [________________________________], hereby certify under the penalties of perjury, pursuant to RSA 641:3 (Unsworn Falsification), that the foregoing Certificate of Service is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.

Date: [__/__/____]

SIGNATURE BLOCK

Capacity:
☐ Attorney for Plaintiff / Petitioner
☐ Attorney for Defendant / Respondent
☐ Attorney for Intervenor
☐ Self-Represented Plaintiff / Petitioner
☐ Self-Represented Defendant / Respondent
☐ Guardian ad Litem
☐ Other: [________________________________]

NEW HAMPSHIRE PRACTICE NOTES

(Guidance for practitioners -- review and remove before filing.)

Electronic Filing and Service Systems

1. Odyssey File & Serve: The New Hampshire Judicial Branch uses the Tyler Technologies Odyssey File & Serve platform for electronic filing and service in Superior Court and Circuit Court. Attorneys are required to file electronically. Self-represented parties may file electronically or by paper. Access: https://newhampshire.tylertech.cloud/ofsweb.

2. TurboCourt: The TurboCourt platform is available for initiating new cases and filing certain documents, particularly in Circuit Court. It is commonly used by self-represented parties. Access: https://turbocourt.com.

3. Electronic Service Satisfies Rule 5 Requirements: Under N.H. Super. Ct. Supplemental E-Filing Rule 13, electronic service through the Odyssey File & Serve system satisfies the requirement to serve copies of all pleadings and communications on all other counsel and self-represented parties who are registered e-filers. The system generates an automatic confirmation of service.

4. Formal Service Exception: Documents requiring personal service or other formal service of process to confer jurisdiction (e.g., original complaints, summonses, subpoenas, petitions initiating a case) must NOT be served electronically. See N.H. Super. Ct. Supplemental E-Filing Rule 12. These documents require service under RSA 510:2 or other applicable statutes.

5. Convenience Fee: As of September 2025, electronic court transactions conducted with a credit or debit card through Odyssey File & Serve or TurboCourt are subject to a 3% convenience fee.

Service Timing and Completion Rules

6. Service by Mail -- Three Additional Days: When service is made by first-class mail under Superior Court or Circuit Court rules, three (3) additional days are added to any applicable response deadline to account for mailing time. Verify the specific rule governing the response period.

7. When Service Is Complete:
   - Mail: Service is complete upon mailing (deposit in the U.S. mail with postage prepaid).
   - Electronic service: Service is complete upon electronic transmission, provided the system generates confirmation.
   - Hand delivery: Service is complete upon delivery to the person or their agent.
   - Certified mail: Service is complete upon mailing, though proof of receipt (return receipt) may be relevant to establishing actual notice.

8. Weekends and Holidays: When a service deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or New Hampshire legal holiday, service is timely if made on the next business day.

Redaction and Privacy Requirements

9. N.H. Super. Ct. R. 8 (Redaction): Before serving and filing documents, practitioners must comply with redaction requirements for personal identifying information, including Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, dates of birth of minors, and names of minors in certain case types. Failure to redact may result in sanctions.

10. RSA 91-A (Right-to-Know Law): Court records that are public under RSA 91-A may be accessed by third parties. Ensure that sensitive or confidential information is properly redacted or filed under seal where authorized.

Record Retention and Proof of Service

11. Retain All Proof of Service: Retain copies of all certificates of service, certified mail return receipts, delivery confirmations, Odyssey transaction confirmations, and courier tracking records for the case file. Proof of service may be required during compliance hearings, on motions challenging service, or on appeal.

12. Filing the Certificate: The Certificate of Service should be filed with the court as part of the document being served (typically as the final page) or as a separate filing immediately following the served document. In e-filing systems, it is generally included as the last page of the filed document.

Special Situations

13. Self-Represented Parties: Parties who are not registered for electronic filing must be served by conventional means (first-class mail, hand delivery, certified mail, etc.) unless they have provided written consent to accept service by email.

14. Multiple Methods: If serving the same party by more than one method (e.g., both email and first-class mail), check all applicable methods on the Certificate of Service and state the reason if relevant (e.g., "email sent as a courtesy copy; first-class mail sent as the official method of service").

15. Administrative Orders: Verify current Superior Court Administrative Orders for any additional or modified service requirements, particularly in complex litigation, class actions, domestic violence cases, or emergency proceedings.

16. Service on Government Entities: When serving documents on the State of New Hampshire, a municipality, or a government agency, consult RSA 510:4 and applicable rules regarding service on the Attorney General, town counsel, or designated agent.

Sources and References

• N.H. Superior Court Civil Rules: https://www.courts.nh.gov/rules-superior-court-state-new-hampshire/civil-rules
• N.H. Superior Court Supplemental Rules for Electronic Filing: https://www.courts.nh.gov/supplemental-rules-superior-court-new-hampshire-electronic-filing
• N.H. Super. Ct. Supplemental Rule 12 (Formal Service of Process): https://www.courts.nh.gov/supplemental-rules-superior-court-new-hampshire-electronic-filing/rule-12-formal-service-process
• N.H. Super. Ct. Supplemental Rule 13 (Electronic Service): https://www.courts.nh.gov/supplemental-rules-superior-court-new-hampshire-electronic-filing/rule-13-electronic-service
• N.H. Circuit Court Supplemental Rules for Electronic Filing: https://www.courts.nh.gov/supplemental-rules-circuit-court-new-hampshire-electronic-filing
• N.H. RSA 510 (Service of Writs -- Full Chapter): https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/NHTOC/NHTOC-LII-510.htm
• N.H. RSA 510:2 (Manner of Service): https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/lii/510/510-2.htm
• N.H. RSA 510:2-a (Contents of Writs and Processes): https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/lii/510/510-2-a.htm
• N.H. RSA 510:4 (Service on Corporations): https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/lii/510/510-4.htm
• N.H. RSA 641:3 (Unsworn Falsification): https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/lxii/641/641-3.htm
• Odyssey File & Serve (New Hampshire): https://newhampshire.tylertech.cloud/ofsweb
• TurboCourt (New Hampshire): https://turbocourt.com
• NH Judicial Branch -- Electronic Services: https://www.courts.nh.gov/resources/electronic-services
• NH Superior Court -- Attorney E-Filing: https://www.courts.nh.gov/resources/electronic-services/superior-court/attorneys
• NH Process Serving Laws (ServeNow): https://www.serve-now.com/resources/process-serving-laws/new-hampshire