New Hampshire Judgment Interest Rate
United States New Hampshire judgment interest — a formula rate, reset each year.
Current rate
5.7% per year, effective January 1, 2026 Set by statute
New Hampshire post-judgment interest is currently 5.7% — a statutory formula rate under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. 336:1, II that resets each year. RSA 336:1, II applies the SAME rate to "judgments, including prejudgment interest" — one unified statutory rate covers both; no tort/contract…
→ See New Hampshire’s prejudgment interest rate (interest before judgment — different rules)
Statutory basis & carve-outs. Post-judgment interest under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. 336:1, II, currently 5.7% (as of January 1, 2026). , reset annually. Formula (RSA 336:1, II): prevailing discount rate on 26-week U.S. Treasury bills at the last auction preceding the last day of September of the prior year,… Simple interest. RSA 336:1, II applies the SAME rate to "judgments, including prejudgment interest" — one unified statutory rate covers both; no tort/contract… Verify the current value at courts.nh.gov; not legal advice.
Effective-date history
| Effective date | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | 5.7% | Statute |
Source & provenance
Latest value retrieved July 10, 2026 (02:55 UTC) from the official source:
https://www.courts.nh.gov/our-courts/superior-court/civil/civil-interest-rates
Reference data only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Always confirm the controlling value
against the official source and, where applicable, the governing statute or court before relying on it.