Cheshire County Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in Cheshire County, NH. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Keene area.

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Courts (2)

2 courthouses

Main Courthouse

NH Circuit Court 8th Circuit – District Division – Jaffrey

84 Peterborough St.

Jaffrey, NH 03452

Phone: (855) 212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm

Other Courthouse Locations

NH Circuit Court 8th Circuit – District Division – Keene

33 Winter Street, Suite 1

Keene, NH 03431

Serves: Alstead, Chesterfield, Gilsum, Harrisville, Hinsdale, Keene, Marlborough, Marlow, Nelson, Richmond, Roxbury, Stoddard, Sullivan, Surry, Swanzey, Troy, Walpole, Westmoreland, Winchester

Phone: (855) 212-1234Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
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How to File in Cheshire County

E-filing available

This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

File by mail

Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.

Ready to get your money back?

A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.

Read the demand letter guide

For statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full New Hampshire small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.