JS-44 Civil Cover Sheet - Federal District Court - New Hampshire 2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the JS-44 Civil Cover Sheet in our editor.
2. In Section I, enter the names of the plaintiffs and defendants. Ensure you include last names followed by first and middle initials. For government entities, use full names or standard abbreviations.
3. For the county of residence, specify where the first listed plaintiff resides for non-U.S. cases, or where the first listed defendant resides for U.S. cases.
4. In Section II, mark the appropriate box to indicate the basis of jurisdiction—choose from U.S. Government Plaintiff, U.S. Government Defendant, Federal Question, or Diversity.
5. Complete Section III by marking the citizenship of principal parties if diversity is indicated. This helps clarify jurisdiction.
6. Proceed to Section IV and select the nature of suit that best describes your case by placing an 'X' in one box.
7. Fill out Section V regarding the origin of your case by checking one of the seven boxes that apply to your situation.
8. In Section VI, provide a brief description of your cause of action along with any relevant civil statute.
9. Finally, date and sign at the bottom before submitting your completed form.

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