State resources / New Hampshire

New Hampshire Resources for Unwanted Calls & Texts

Source snapshot as of 2026-09-25. This page is informational and does not determine whether a particular contact violated a law.

Overview

Primary statute(s) in the source set
N.H. RSA ch. 359-E

Do Not Call

Registry information
National DNC registry

Calls

Voice-call coverage
YES

Text Messages

Text-message coverage
Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.

Robocalls & Recorded Messages

Autodial / prerecorded-call information
Automatic-dialing rules in Chapter 359-E

Caller ID

Caller-ID / spoofing information
Caller-ID prohibition in Chapter 359-E

Private Enforcement

Private remedies and government penalties are separate. Whether a private claim is available depends on the statute, facts, and applicable prerequisites.

Private action
YES
Prerequisites
Person injured by violation
Private remedy
Actual damages or $1,000, whichever greater; willful/knowing violation requires 2x–3x award
Attorney fees
Prevailing plaintiff costs and reasonable attorney fees
Limitations
Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.
Defenses / safe harbors
Statutory exceptions apply

Government Enforcement

Government enforcement / penalties
AG civil penalty up to $5,000 per violation

Recent / Upcoming Changes

2025–2026 changes in the source set
Our current source set does not identify a material enacted change for 2025–2026.

Official Sources