Debt Collection Agency in New Hampshire - No Cure, No Pay
Your New Hampshire claim is handled by a licensed local collection partner, matched to your case and benchmarked on performance. All actions follow New Hampshire law, and you track everything in one dashboard. Prefer to learn first? Read our New Hampshire debt collection guide.
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Debitura is a platform, not a single agency: your case is routed to the licensed collection partner best matched to your claim type, debtor profile and industry. We benchmark our partners on recovery rate, speed and client rating, and underperformers are replaced
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Direct Recovery Associates, Inc. is a premier debt recovery agency in Agoura Hills offering effective Debt Collection services in the United States, founded in 1992, with a global reach and performance-based billing, ensuring high recovery rates and client satisfaction.
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Aaron Bryant Stewart & Cross is a premier debt recovery agency in the United States offering effective No Cure No Pay Debt Collection services, established in 2006 and serving North America and select international markets, as the exclusive Debitura partner in the U.S., providing collections based on Debitura's No Cure, No Pay standard terms and pricing, and is a member of ACA International.
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Debt Recovery Resources is a premier debt recovery agency in the United States offering effective debt collection services, a member of the CLLA, exclusively partnering with Debitura for No Cure No Pay solutions.
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Fast, simple debt collection in New Hampshire
Debitura recovers unpaid invoices from debtors in New Hampshire through our platform: submit your claim, and we assign it to the best-matching licensed partner working on a No Cure, No Pay basis while you track progress in real time. Your New Hampshire panel includes Debt Recovery Resources, a Southlake, Texas-based agency registered with the Texas Secretary of State (Reg. #0802087763) and a member of CLLA and ACA International, alongside Direct Recovery Associates, licensed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation and collecting commercial debt since 1992.
- No Cure, No Pay: Pay only when we recover your money.
- Quick setup: Submit invoices in a few clicks.
- Real-time tracking: Monitor progress live in one portal.
- Local compliance: Collection follows New Hampshire's Unfair, Deceptive or Unreasonable Collection Practices Act (RSA 358-C) and the FDCPA.
Start recovering your New Hampshire claims in 2 minutes
- Submit your claim: Upload unpaid invoices via the dashboard, REST API, CSV import, Zapier or an accounting integration.
- Local collection begins: We assign your case to the best-matching partner on your New Hampshire panel: Debt Recovery Resources, Direct Recovery Associates or Aaron Bryant Stewart & Cross, who opens the amicable phase with your debtor. If court action is required, typically in the Circuit Court's Small Claims process for claims up to $10,000, you approve a legal quote, with court costs stated separately, before anything proceeds.
- Get paid: Funds are remitted on recovery. If escalation is needed, only legal steps you have approved in a quote move forward.
Transparent, success-based pricing
With Debitura you only pay when we succeed. Pre-legal collection is No Cure, No Pay: a success fee deducted from recovered amounts, invoiced locally by your partner. Fees depend on the debtor's country, not yours.
- Debtors in Europe (EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, the UK and Switzerland): success fees from 6% depending on claim size.
- Debtors in the rest of the world: success fees from 7.5% depending on claim size. On a $10,000 invoice to a US business, under 12 months overdue, the success fee is 15% ($1,500), shown before you submit. Minimum claim: $500. No fee if nothing is recovered.
- Older claims: a surcharge applies for claims 12 to 24 months overdue and for claims older than 24 months.
- Legal action is optional: you approve a legal quote, with court costs stated separately, before any legal spend.
See the pricing page for the full fee schedule, or get an instant estimate when you upload a claim.
How does debt collection work in New Hampshire?
Debt collection in New Hampshire starts with an amicable phase: your case is handled by your assigned partner, which issues demands and pursues payment or a written acknowledgment of the debt. Most undisputed commercial claims are resolved at this stage. If the debtor still does not pay, escalation is never automatic; your partner assesses the legal route (typically the Circuit Court's Small Claims process for claims up to $10,000, or the ordinary Circuit Court or Superior Court docket above that), and you approve a legal quote before any court step.
- Submit in 2 minutes: upload unpaid invoices via the dashboard, REST API or ERP integrations.
- No Cure, No Pay: pre-legal collection is success-based, with no setup fees or subscriptions.
- You stay in control: legal escalation only happens after you approve a legal quote.
- Get paid: recovered funds are remitted to you; fees are deducted on success only.
The four steps from unpaid invoice to recovered cash
- Step 1, Amicable collection: demands and negotiation handled by your New Hampshire panel partner. Most undisputed claims resolve here, without going to court.
- Step 2, Enforceable title: if the debtor does not pay, your partner assesses the legal route, and you approve a legal quote, with court costs stated separately, before anything proceeds.
- Step 3, Enforcement: with a judgment, creditors use New Hampshire's trustee process against bank funds and, in limited cases, wages; New Hampshire exempts wages up to 50 times the federal minimum hourly wage per week even after judgment.
- Step 4, Insolvency: if the debtor cannot pay, your proof of claim is filed in the insolvency process and distributions are monitored on your behalf.
Every step is tracked in your dashboard, and nothing escalates without your approval. The full legal detail for New Hampshire - timelines, costs, courts and enforcement - follows in the guide below.
Debt collection in New Hampshire - the complete 2026 guide
For in-house counsel, finance teams and out-of-state creditors, this New Hampshire guide covers 2026 debt recovery end-to-end - costs, timelines, limitation and interest, court routes, and post-judgment enforcement - plus step-by-step tools and compact tables to act correctly, fast.
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Why you can trust this guide
At Debitura, we uphold the highest standards of impartiality and precision to bring you comprehensive guides on international debt collection. Every guide is written from primary legal sources and reviewed by licensed local experts in the jurisdiction it covers.
Questions or feedback? Email us at contact@debitura.com , we update this guide based on your input.
Debitura By the Numbers:
- 180 countries covered - each case handled by a local partner
- More than 5,000 businesses registered with Debitura
- 33 days median time to first payment on European cases
About the author
Written by Lars Holdgaard, Founder of Debitura (+10 years in global B2B debt recovery).
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Debt collection in New Hampshire - quick answers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Main route | Demand letter → amicable collection → Circuit Court, District Division Small Claims (claims up to $10,000) or ordinary civil docket → post-judgment enforcement |
| Statute of limitations | 3 years for most contracts and open accounts (N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. §508:4, I); 20 years for judgments and contracts under seal (§508:5) |
| Late-payment interest | 10% per year by default on business transactions without a written agreement (§336:1, I); a written agreement can set a different rate |
| Small claims | Circuit Court, District Division Small Claims hears claims up to $10,000, exclusive of interest and costs (RSA 503:1, I); filing fee $90 to $145 |
| Wage garnishment | New Hampshire uses trustee process, not conventional garnishment; ordinary pre-judgment wages are exempt, and even after judgment, wages up to 50 times the federal minimum hourly wage per week stay exempt (RSA 512:21, II) |
| Court & enforcement fees | State fees apply only if the case escalates to legal |
| Our fee | Success fee only - No Cure, No Pay |
How much does debt collection cost in New Hampshire?
With Debitura you pay a success fee only on amounts actually recovered, with no upfront or monthly costs; the exact rate depends on your claim, see our pricing. Court fees apply only if the case escalates to legal: the Circuit Court Small Claims filing fee is $90 for claims up to $5,000 or $145 for claims from $5,001 to $10,000 (e-filing), and a writ of execution carries a $40 filing fee. These state fees are advanced by the creditor and can generally be recovered as court costs if you prevail.
How long does debt collection take in New Hampshire?
Most undisputed commercial claims are resolved in the amicable phase without court involvement. If escalation is needed, Small Claims is the fastest judicial route for claims up to $10,000, though claims over $5,000 go through mandatory mediation first and either party can demand a jury trial above $1,500, which transfers the case to Superior Court. Enforcement timing depends on locating non-exempt bank funds or property through New Hampshire's trustee process.
What are the limitation and interest rules in New Hampshire?
The statute of limitations on most personal actions, including written and oral contracts and open accounts, is 3 years from the act or omission complained of (N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. §508:4, I); judgments, recognizances and contracts under seal carry a 20-year period instead (§508:5). Without a written agreement, business-transaction interest defaults to 10% per year (§336:1, I); a written agreement can set a different rate.
What documents do I need to collect a debt in New Hampshire?
Assemble the contract or purchase order, the invoice(s), delivery or proof-of-service records, an account statement, your demand letters and reminders, and any written acknowledgment or payment agreement. If you are represented, add a power of attorney.
Which route should my claim take?
Claims up to $10,000, exclusive of interest and costs, belong in Circuit Court, District Division Small Claims, where a corporation or LLC may file and appear as a party without an attorney. Larger or more complex claims go to the ordinary Circuit Court or Superior Court docket. With Debitura, escalation only happens after you approve a legal quote.
Who does what in New Hampshire debt collection?
Debt collection agencies in New Hampshire
New Hampshire does not operate a state collection-agency license or registration regime for third-party debt collectors, per multiple licensing-compliance trackers; no New Hampshire statute establishing such a licensing scheme was identified. This is distinct from RSA 399-D, which licenses debt adjusters, meaning firms that act on behalf of a debtor through debt-management or debt-settlement plans, not creditor-side collectors like the partners on Debitura's panel. On the assigned New Hampshire panel, Debt Recovery Resources is registered with the Texas Secretary of State (Reg. #0802087763) and Direct Recovery Associates is licensed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (Reg. #10186-99).
New Hampshire courts and enforcement officers
Circuit Court, District Division Small Claims hears claims up to $10,000 (RSA 503:1, I); the ordinary Circuit Court and Superior Court dockets hear larger and more complex cases. After judgment, creditors use New Hampshire's trustee process (RSA Chapter 512) to reach bank funds or, in limited cases, wages, and can record a certified copy of the judgment at the county Registry of Deeds to create a real-estate lien (RSA 524:13).
Debt-collection attorneys in New Hampshire
Attorneys are allowed but not required in Small Claims. Above the Small Claims limit, or in contested cases, attorneys routinely handle the ordinary Circuit Court or Superior Court docket.
Regulators
New Hampshire's Unfair, Deceptive or Unreasonable Collection Practices Act (RSA 358-C) applies only to consumer debt, obligations for personal, family or household purposes, and is enforced by the Attorney General's Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau (RSA 358-C:4, VI). Purely commercial or B2B debt collection falls outside RSA 358-C's scope and is governed by general contract and civil law. Debitura's clients are always businesses, and their debtors can be either consumers or other businesses; New Hampshire's consumer-collection conduct rules apply on the panel's B2C cases, while B2B cases proceed under general law. The CFPB and FTC oversee consumer debt collection at the federal level alongside RSA 358-C.
Which laws and courts apply to debt collection in New Hampshire?
Key legislation in New Hampshire
Consumer debt collection in New Hampshire is governed by the Unfair, Deceptive or Unreasonable Collection Practices Act (RSA 358-C), which prohibits harassment, false representation, threats and improper third-party disclosure (RSA 358-C:3), alongside the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. RSA 358-C is scoped to consumer transactions only (RSA 358-C:1); pure business-to-business debt is governed by general contract and civil law rather than a debt-collection-specific statute. A debtor who prevails on a RSA 358-C claim can recover the greater of $200 plus costs and attorney's fees per violation, or actual damages (RSA 358-C:4, I), and may also raise a violation as a defense or counterclaim in a collection suit (RSA 358-C:4, III).
Civil court system in New Hampshire
Circuit Court, District Division Small Claims hears claims up to $10,000 under simplified procedure (RSA 503:1-503:11); the ordinary Circuit Court and Superior Court dockets hear larger and more complex civil cases, with Superior Court also receiving small-claims cases transferred on a jury-trial demand above $1,500.
Consumer protection
The Attorney General's Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau enforces RSA 358-C against unfair, deceptive or unreasonable collection conduct affecting consumers, and consumers themselves hold a private right of action under RSA 358-C:4.
Step 1 - How does amicable (pre-legal) debt collection work in New Hampshire?
Amicable collection in New Hampshire is handled by your assigned panel partner, which contacts the debtor with formal demands and pursues payment, a payment agreement, or a written acknowledgment of the debt. Most undisputed commercial claims resolve in this phase without court involvement. New Hampshire common-law doctrine recognizes, according to secondary legal-industry guidance, that a written acknowledgment or partial payment showing willingness to pay can restart the running of the 3-year limitation period on notes and open accounts, though this rests on case law rather than a dedicated statute.
When to escalate to court in New Hampshire
Escalation is never automatic. It becomes relevant when the debtor is unresponsive, disputes the claim without merit, or the claim is approaching the 3-year limitation deadline. Your partner assesses the legal route and you approve a legal quote before any court step.
Step 2 - How do you obtain an enforceable title in New Hampshire?
Fast-track option: Circuit Court Small Claims
Small claims in New Hampshire are heard in the Circuit Court, District Division, Small Claims process under RSA 503:1-503:11.
| New Hampshire Small Claims | |
|---|---|
| Claim limit | $10,000, exclusive of interest and costs (RSA 503:1, I) |
| Filing fee | $90 for claims up to $5,000, or $145 for claims from $5,001 to $10,000 (e-filing) |
| Business claimants | Corporations and LLCs may file and appear as parties |
| Attorney rules | Allowed, not required |
Ordinary proceedings in New Hampshire
Claims over $5,000 go through mandatory mediation first, and either party can demand a jury trial where the amount exceeds $1,500, which transfers the case to Superior Court (RSA 503:1, II-III). Larger or more complex claims are heard on the ordinary Circuit Court or Superior Court docket. With Debitura, nothing is filed without your approval of a legal quote.
Determining the appropriate court
The route is determined by the amount in controversy, whether a jury trial is demanded, and the complexity of the dispute. With Debitura, escalation only happens after you approve a legal quote.
Step 3 - How does debt enforcement work in New Hampshire?
Ways to enforce a claim in New Hampshire
New Hampshire does not use a conventional wage-garnishment mechanism; instead, creditors reach a debtor's bank funds, or in limited cases wages, through trustee process (RSA Chapter 512). Wages earned before the trustee writ is served are exempt from ordinary debts, but on a judgment debt they can be reached, subject to an exemption of 50 times the federal minimum hourly wage per week (RSA 512:21, II) - a notably more protective standard than the common 30-times-minimum-wage federal formula. A bank or employer served as trustee must file a disclosure within 30 days (RSA 512:3, 512:9-d, 512:11); bank-account trustees may only be served 8am to 3pm, Monday through Friday (RSA 512:9-b). A court can also order a judgment debtor to make periodic payments after inquiring into their ability to pay (RSA 524:6-a).
How to collect a judgment in New Hampshire
An action on a New Hampshire judgment may be brought within 20 years of accrual (RSA 508:5). Recording a certified copy of the judgment and a compliance affidavit at the county Registry of Deeds creates a real-estate lien that lasts as long as the judgment remains enforceable (RSA 524:13). A writ of execution generally must issue within 2 years after judgment, or within 6 years if the property was attached before judgment, and a Superior Court execution is returnable within 6 months of issuance (RSA Chapter 527); the filing fee for a writ of execution is $40.
Step 4 - How do insolvency procedures work in New Hampshire?
Business insolvency is governed by the federal Bankruptcy Code, with Chapter 7 liquidation and Chapter 11 reorganization as the main routes. Once a bankruptcy is filed, the automatic stay halts individual collection actions, and recovery runs through the insolvency estate: your proof of claim is filed in the process and distributions follow the statutory priority order. Your New Hampshire panel partner files the claim and monitors distributions on your behalf, so nothing is lost for lack of follow-up.
Fees, interest and who pays what in New Hampshire
Debitura's pre-legal collection in New Hampshire is success-based - No Cure, No Pay, with no setup fees or subscriptions.
Court and enforcement fees - only if the case escalates to legal
State fees apply only if the case escalates to legal. The Circuit Court Small Claims filing fee is $90 for claims up to $5,000 or $145 for claims from $5,001 to $10,000 (e-filing), a writ of execution carries a $40 filing fee, and registering an out-of-state judgment costs $220. These fees are advanced by the creditor and can generally be recovered as court costs if you prevail.
Interest and late fees the debtor owes - from the amicable phase
Without a written agreement, New Hampshire business-transaction interest defaults to 10% per year (N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. §336:1, I); a written agreement can set a different rate. Post-judgment and prejudgment interest instead follows a rate the state treasurer sets annually as the 26-week U.S. Treasury bill discount rate plus 2 percentage points (§336:1, II); the New Hampshire Judicial Branch's published civil interest-rate table's most recent confirmed figure is 7.3%, as of calendar year 2024, with the rate reset each December for the following year. No general New Hampshire statute was found capping commercial late-payment fees; the contract between the parties governs.
Collecting a New Hampshire debt from out of state or abroad
Creditors outside New Hampshire can enforce sister-state and other qualifying judgments in New Hampshire under the Revised Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act (RSA Chapter 524-A), by filing an authenticated foreign judgment with the clerk of any New Hampshire district or superior court, where it is treated the same as a New Hampshire judgment, subject to notice to the debtor. Out-of-state and international creditors work through the same New Hampshire panel: your case is routed to the licensed partner best matched to your claim, with the same No Cure, No Pay terms, and cross-border cases draw on Debitura's network across 180 countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Explore our most common FAQs below, or reach out directly at contact@debitura.com if you need help with a specific case.
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