New Hampshire judgment & prejudgment interest rates
Everything New Hampshire charges in interest on a money judgment or an overdue debt, in one place — the rate after judgment and the rate before it, each verified against the statute and linked to its full page with sources, history, and carve-outs.
| Metric | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Post-judgment interest | 5.7% | Set by statute |
| Prejudgment interest | 5.7% | Formula rate |
Post-judgment interest
New Hampshire's post-judgment interest rate is 5.7% per year. 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…
→ Full New Hampshire post-judgment page — statute, effective-date history, and source.
Prejudgment interest
New Hampshire's prejudgment interest rate is 5.7% per year (formula rate). New Hampshire prejudgment interest is currently 5.7% per year — a statutory formula rate under RSA 336:1, II that resets each year. Prejudgment interest is added by statute to essentially ALL pecuniary damage awards, NOT limited to liquidated or contract claims.
→ Full New Hampshire prejudgment page — when it applies, accrual, compounding, and carve-outs.
Frequently asked
What is the post-judgment interest rate in New Hampshire?
As of January 1, 2026, the New Hampshire post-judgment interest rate is 5.7% per year. New Hampshire judgment interest — a formula rate, reset each year.
What is the prejudgment interest rate in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire's prejudgment interest rate is 5.7% per year (formula rate). Prejudgment interest is added by statute to essentially ALL pecuniary damage awards, NOT limited to liquidated or contract claims.
Is New Hampshire judgment interest simple or compound, and when does it start?
See each rate's page for the exact compounding rule, accrual date, and statutory carve-outs — New Hampshire prejudgment interest in particular turns on the type of claim.
Compare every state on the state interest-rate index and the prejudgment interest index, or run the numbers with our interest calculators. Reference data only — not legal advice.