Collecting Your Judgment in Strafford County
You won in New Hampshire — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Strafford County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in Strafford County
Local court
Dover District Court
25 St. Thomas Street, Dover, NH 03820
(855) 212-1234
Who enforces the order
The Strafford County sheriff/marshal carries out levies and wage withholding once the court issues your order. Real-estate liens are recorded with the county recorder where the property sits.
Your collection options
These follow New Hampshire law. See the full New Hampshire guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.
Debtor's asset exam
Form Motion for Periodic Payments (NHJB-2364-DPe)Periodic Payments hearing / financial disclosure (functions as the debtor exam)
Wage garnishment (restricted)
Not generally available for consumer debts in this state — use a levy or lien instead.
Bank levy
Trustee Process / attachment (RSA 512)
Property lien
Record a certified copy of the judgment plus an affidavit with the Registry of Deeds in the county where the debtor's real estate is located; this creates a lien on all of the debtor's real estate in that county (RSA 524:13).
Doing it yourself in Strafford County
New Hampshire's enforcement forms are built for self-represented creditors, and the court and sheriff fees are modest and usually recoverable from the debtor. If you'd rather hand it off entirely, judgment-recovery firms and collections attorneys typically charge 33–50% of what they recover.
Strafford County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Strafford County, that is typically Dover District Court, 25 St. Thomas Street, Dover, NH 03820 ((855) 212-1234). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The Strafford County sheriff (or marshal/constable, depending on the county) carries out levies and wage withholding once the court issues the order. Contact their civil division for the current levy fee — it's a modest, recoverable cost, and the steps below cover when to pay it.
No — judgment collection isn't a service we offer. This guide covers the do-it-yourself path for Strafford County step by step. If you'd rather hand it off, judgment-recovery firms and collections attorneys typically charge 33–50% of what they recover.
Nearby counties in New Hampshire
General information about collecting a money judgment in Strafford County, New Hampshire — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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