NH CIRCUIT COURT 1st Circuit - District Division - Colebrook
Filing information for NH CIRCUIT COURT 1st Circuit - District Division - Colebrook in Colebrook, NH. Part of the Coos County small claims court system.
Small claims in New Hampshire — the numbers that apply at this court
$10,000
maximum claim
from $90
filing fee (published, varies by claim)
3 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
Yes
e-filing accepted
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full New Hampshire small claims guide · The form that starts a case: every field explained.
Courthouse Details
NH CIRCUIT COURT 1st Circuit - District Division - Colebrook
17 Bridge Street
Colebrook, NH 03576
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 5
Colebrook, NH 03576
Hours: Specific Thursdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Area Served
Towns of Colebrook, Pittsburg, Clarksville, Wentworth's Location, Errol, Millsfield, Columbia, Stewartstown, and Stratford and the unincorporated places of Dix's Grant, Atkinson & Gilmanton Academy Grant, Second College Grant, Dixville, Erving's Location, and Odell
How to File at NH CIRCUIT COURT 1st Circuit - District Division - Colebrook
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: Electronic filing is mandatory for small claims cases at all district division locations. Self-represented litigants use the program TurboCourt. Attorneys use the program File & Serve. Exceptions for electronic filing may be granted upon a showing of extraordinary circumstances. If an original civil action was filed in paper and a judgment received, pleadings for collection may continue to be filed in paper.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee 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 guideWrong court? Coos County has 3 courts.
See all 3 courts in Coos County →Small claims rules in New Hampshire
How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $10,000.
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
3 yrs written contract · 3 yrs oral contract · 3 yrs property damage · 3 yrs personal injury
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case at NH CIRCUIT COURT 1st Circuit - District Division - Colebrook?
Filing fees in New Hampshire are set by the state and run from $90 to $145, depending on how much you're claiming. If you can't afford the fee, New Hampshire offers a fee waiver — ask the clerk how to apply. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with the court clerk before you file.
What's the most I can sue for in Coos County?
Small claims cases in Coos County are limited to $10,000. If your claim is worth more than that, you either have to bring it in a different court or give up the amount above the limit to stay in small claims. The clerk can confirm which court fits your claim.
Can I file online at NH CIRCUIT COURT 1st Circuit - District Division - Colebrook?
Electronic filing exists here, but the record indicates it isn't open to people representing themselves — it's for attorneys. Plan to file in person or by mail, and ask the clerk whether that's still the case.
Where is NH CIRCUIT COURT 1st Circuit - District Division - Colebrook, and when is it open?
NH CIRCUIT COURT 1st Circuit - District Division - Colebrook is at 17 Bridge Street, Colebrook, NH 03576. Posted hours: Specific Thursdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. Phone: (855) 212-1234. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Colebrook?
Small claims court is built for people representing themselves, and most filers do exactly that. Whether an attorney may appear varies by state — the state guide linked on this page covers the rule where you are, and the clerk can confirm it.
Answers reflect published court data. Court rules and fees change — the clerk is always the authoritative source.