New Hampshire Certificate of Formation: File for $100 (2026)
The Certificate of Formation — Form LLC-1 — is the filing that creates your New Hampshire LLC. Here's every line of the form, the online-vs-mail trade-off (a rare case where mail is actually cheaper), and what to do after approval.
New Hampshire Form LLC-1 has a $100 base filing fee. The electronic handling charge brings the current online total to $102. Use the current QuickStart route and form instructions for the name, business purpose, registered office/agent, management and organizer/signature information. Confirm the current mailing or hand-delivery address and review queue before sending a signed paper original.
- Filing fee (mail)
- $100
- Filing fee (online)
- $102
- Form number
- LLC-1
- Portal
- NH QuickStart
- In-person option
- Concord, NH (State House Annex)
- Agency
- Secretary of State
What the Certificate of Formation Does
The accepted filing and its effective date establish the LLC. Maintain the company’s separate records and operations; acceptance does not itself complete licensing or bank requirements.
The NH QuickStart Walkthrough
Create an NH QuickStart account
The state's official online portal handles formation now and your annual report every year after — keep the login durable.
Start a new domestic LLC filing
The portal walks Form LLC-1 field by field and checks your name against state records.
Enter your details and pay $102
Name, registered agent, purpose, organizer information; pay by card at submission — the $2 above the $100 base fee is an electronic handling charge.
Download your confirmed Certificate
Retain the accepted Certificate and effective date. Ask the bank which ownership and authority documents it needs.
Every Line of the Certificate
LLC name
With "LLC" or "Limited Liability Company," distinguishable on state records — verified in Step 1.
Business purpose
A general "any lawful purpose" statement works for most LLCs. Note: New Hampshire wants you to file a $35 Certificate of Amendment (Form LLC-3) rather than leave this outdated later — most founders simply leave the purpose broad enough from the start to avoid ever needing to amend it.
Registered agent & office address
Name of your registered agent and their New Hampshire street address.
Organizer signature
The person forming the LLC — doesn't have to be a member or manager.
Management structure
Member-managed or manager-managed — a formal declaration on the form.
Payment
$100 by check/money order for mail or in-person filings, or $102 by card online through NH QuickStart.
Online vs. Mail: A Rare Case Where Mail Is Cheaper
New Hampshire Filing Method Decision Tool
2 questions · which method fits your situation
Online filing totals $102, including the $2 electronic handling layer. Paper filing has a $100 base fee plus any delivery costs. Check current review times and the form’s delivery instructions.
After Approval: Your Immediate Next Moves
- Save your confirmed Certificate — banks require it alongside your EIN letter.
- Create your operating agreement — the document that overrides New Hampshire's default rules.
- Get your free EIN at IRS.gov, then register with the NH Department of Revenue Administration if your BPT/BET thresholds apply.
- Calendar the Jan 1–Apr 1 window for your first annual report.
Ahmad Adil's Take: New Hampshire is one of the only states in this series where mail is actually the cheaper filing option — just $2 less than online, which is barely worth optimizing for on its own. What I do think is worth optimizing is the purpose statement: write it broadly enough on day one ("any lawful purpose") that you'll never need the $35 amendment later. I've seen founders write an overly specific purpose clause thinking it looks more professional, then have to pay to fix it when the business evolves. Keep it broad, file online for the convenience, and don't sweat the $2.
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- ✓Confirm registered-agent eligibility, coverage, included periods and renewal charges.
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Form LLC-1 and electronic handling
New Hampshire Form LLC-1 has a $100 base filing fee. The electronic handling charge brings the current online total to $102. Use the current QuickStart route and form instructions for the name, business purpose, registered office/agent, management and organizer/signature information. Confirm the current mailing or hand-delivery address and review queue before sending a signed paper original.
New Hampshire LLC — FAQ
Ahmad Adil is the founder and CEO of LLC School. For filing and ongoing compliance, confirm the requirements with the responsible state agency. This is educational information, not legal or tax advice.
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