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NEW HAMPSHIRE EXEMPTION LISTRemember, you may use Federal Exemptions; however, you cannot mix and match exemptions from the federal bankruptcy code and state law. You must choose one system or the other! How to use this table of exemptions, by Attorney Thomas A. Prediletto. The following is a summary of the New Hampshire exemptions that can be claimed (used) to exempt both your real and personal property in a bankruptcy petition. New Hampshire residents may use either the New Hampshire exemptions or the Federal exemptions; however, if your residence has not been continuously in the state of New Hampshire for the two years prior to filing a bankruptcy petition, there are laws as whether you are able use the state versus federal exemptions. Exempt property of a debtor is property of the debtor that is not available to be used (sold) to pay his/her unsecured creditors and is not subject to the claims of unsecured creditors, but may be subject to the rights of secured creditors and lien holders. When reviewing the list for exemptions for your own property you should be aware that there may not be a “matching” exemption. Some state exemptions contain a “wildcard” which can be used if a matching exemption cannot be found in the list of exemptions. Also, an individual must own an interest in the property to claim the property as exempt. The debtor may exempt the equity (value of property less the total amount owed against it) however; any equity value in the property above the exemption amount may be subject to the claims of unsecured creditors. By way of example, if you own a home worth $250,000 and owe a total of $200,000 against it (combining all mortgage/home equity lines of credit and/or liens against the property) the amount of equity you would need to protect is $50,000. So long as the homestead exemption is more than $50,000 the full amount of the equity is exempt and not subject to the claims of your unsecured creditors. In the alternative, say the home is worth $250,000 and you only owe $100,000 against it, anything over the exemption amount is subject to the claims of the unsecured creditors. The same type example would apply to a motor vehicle, though the exemption for a motor vehicle is less than the amount of the exemption for a home. Please note that all of the exemptions may be doubled if a married couple is filing, with the exception of the homestead exemption. To view New Hampshire exemption list and amounts available, click here or scroll down the page. To view New Hampshire Codes, visit Justia US Laws - New Hampshire Code. |
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| Description | LAW |
Max Individual Amount |
Max Joint Amount |
| Any Personal Property | RSA § 511:2(XVIII) | $8,000.00 | $16,000.00 |
| Beds bedding for family | RSA §511:2(11) | UNLIMITED | |
| Bibles, Books, Library Of Debtor | RSA § 511:2(VIII) | $800.00 | $1,600.00 |
| Cemeteries and Burial lot | RSA § 511:2(XV) | UNLIMITED | |
| Certificate Of Title On Vehicle | RSA § 261:8 | UNLIMITED | |
| Child Support | RSA §161-C:11 | UNLIMITED | |
| Consumer’s Shares in Cooperative Associations | RSA § 301-A:18 | UNLIMITED | |
| Cooking Stove, Sewing Machine | RSA § 511:2(IV) | UNLIMITED | |
| Damages For Conversion Of Exempt Property | RSA § 512:21(VII) | UNLIMITED | |
| Domestic Fowl | RSA § 511:2(XIII) | $300.00 | $600.00 |
| Farm Animals | RSA § 511:2(XI),(XII) | UNLIMITED | |
| Firemen's Relief Fund benefits - death and disability | RSA §402-69 | UNLIMITED | |
| Fraternal Benefits Society Benefits | RSA §418:17 | UNLIMITED | |
| Homestead | RSA § 480:1 | $100,000.00 | $200,000.00 |
| Household furniture | RSA §511:2(111) | $3,500.00 | $7,000.00 |
| Household furniture | RSA §511:2(111) | $3,500.00 | $7,000.00 |
| Insurance for Liquor Liability | RSA § 178:5 | UNLIMITED | |
| Insurance Proceeds For Damaged Homestead Property | RSA § 512:21 (VIII) | $5,000.00 | $10,000.00 |
| Insurance Proceeds For Exempt Property | RSA § 512:21 (VIII) | UNLIMITED | |
| Jewelry | RSA § 511:2(XVII) | $500.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Judicial Retirement Benefits | RSA § 100-C:15 | UNLIMITED | |
| Jury And Witness Fees | RSA § 512:21(VI) | UNLIMITED | |
| Life Insurance Payable to a married woman | RSA §408-1 | UNLIMITED | |
| Life Insurance Payable to a third person | RSA §408-2 | UNLIMITED | |
| Motor Vehicle | RSA § 511.2(XVI) | $4,000.00 | $8,000.00 |
| Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Deposits | RSA § 264:22 | UNLIMITED | |
| One hog, one pig | RSA §511:(X) | UNLIMITED | |
| Pension Or Bounty Money | RSA § 512:21(IV) | UNLIMITED | |
| Pew In Place Of Worship, Burial Lot | RSA § 511:2(XIV), (XV) | UNLIMITED | |
| Provisions And Fuel | RSA § 511:2(VI) | $400.00 | $800.00 |
| Public Assistance Payments | RSA § 167:25 | UNLIMITED | |
| Relief Benefits - Firemen | RSA § 402:69 | UNLIMITED | |
| Retirement Benefits - Firemen | RSA § 102:23 | UNLIMITED | |
| Retirement Benefits - New Hampshire Retirement System | RSA § 100-A;26, 100-A:26a | $1,000.00 | $2,000.00 |
| Retirement Benefits - Police | RSA § 103:18; 103:18-b | UNLIMITED | |
| Retirement Plan | RSA § 511:2(XIX) | UNLIMITED | |
| Sewing Machine | RSA §511:2(V) | UNLIMITED | |
| Specific Partnership Property | RSA § 304-A:25(II)(c ) | UNLIMITED | |
| Tools Of Trade - Books, Equipment | RSA § 511:2(IX) | $5,000.00 | $10,000.00 |
| Unemployment Compensation Benefits | RSA § 282-A:159 | UNLIMITED | |
| Uniforms, Arms Etc. Of Militiaman | RSA § 511:2(VII) | UNLIMITED | |
| Wages | RSA § 512:21(I), (II), (IX), (X) | UNLIMITED | |
| Wages - Personal Services And Earnings (Wife And Minor Children) | RSA §512.21(III) | UNLIMITED | |
| Wearing Apparel, Beds, Bedding | RSA § 511:2(I) | UNLIMITED | |
| Workmen's Compensation Benefits | RSA § 281-A:52 | UNLIMITED |
