Forms and Fees

Filling out a form

Most NHJB forms are also capable of being completed electronically when saved and OPENED in Adobe Reader which provides full PDF functionality. Internet browsers such as Edge, Chrome and Firefox, or devices such as cell phones and tablets, may not support all PDF functions in a NHJB form.

You can use the TAB key to navigate the form from field to field and keying data into each field. With Adobe Reader OLDER than XI, you cannot save the completed (or partially completed) form to electronic media. If you are using Adobe Reader XI or NEWER you can complete (or partially complete) a form and save it. You can print the form with any version when complete. Forms that are not yet in a fillable format will be placed in that format in the future. A list of free PDF readers for different operating systems can be found here.

Accessibility

You can get information regarding the accessibility of Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files from Adobe.

Fees

• You may need to pay a fee to start or reopen a case.
• The fee amount will vary depending on the type of case. Fee "schedules" are published in the court rules.
• If you cannot afford a court fee, you may ask to pay less or file for free. 
• Fees may be paid with cash, credit card, money order or personal check.
  • Visit the local court to pay with cash.
  • Check or Money Order may be mailed or delivered in person and is payable to the specific court: EXAMPLE:  1st Circuit - Family Division – Lancaster 
  • To pay with a credit card, please attach a note to your filing, with your phone number and the court will call you to take your payment over the phone. You may also call the Information Center, and they can connect you to the correct Court Location to make the payment over the phone. The court accepts MasterCard, Visa or Discover.

What to do if you cannot afford to pay a filing fee

• If you cannot afford a filing fee, you may ask the court to pay less or file for free. Go to the How to Request to Pay a Lower Fee or File for Free page to find the right form or visit the courthouse where your case is being heard.
• You may be required to provide information about your financial situation.
• The court provides a motion form, either in paper or electronic format, for you to use to ask to pay less or file for free. In most cases, you also have to attach a financial statement to the motion.
• If you need help asking for a lower fee or to file for free, you can call the court’s information center at 1-855-212-1234 between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday, or go to the courthouse.
• In order to avoid delays in starting your case or processing your request, you should file your motion at the same time as you file your case or other request for court action.

Filing Fees by Court

• Circuit Court Fees
• Superior Court Fees
• Supreme Court Fees