Strafford County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Strafford County, NH. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Dover area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$10,000
Courts (2)
2 courthouses
Main Courthouse
NH CIRCUIT COURT 7th Circuit – District Division – Dover
25 St. Thomas Street
Dover, NH 03820
Other Courthouse Locations
NH CIRCUIT COURT 7th Circuit – District Division – Rochester
76 N Main St
Rochester, NH 03867
Serves: City of Rochester and the towns of Barrington, Milton, New Durham, Farmington, Strafford, and Middleton
How to File in Strafford County
E-filing available
This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.
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 guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full New Hampshire small claims court guide →