2009 New Hampshire Statutes
TITLE XLIII — DOMESTIC RELATIONS (Includes Chapters 457 - 461-A)
CHAPTER 458-A [1] — UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT
Section 458-A:5 Notice to Persons Outside the State.

    I. If a person cannot be personally served with notice within the state, the court shall require that such person be served in a manner reasonably calculated to give actual notice, as follows:
       (a) By personal delivery outside the state in the manner prescribed in RSA 510;
       (b) By any form of mail addressed to the person and requesting a receipt; or
       (c) In such manner as the court, upon motion, directs, including publication, if service is impracticable under subparagraph I(a) or (b).
    II. Notice under this section shall be served, mailed, delivered, or last published at least 20 days before any hearing in this state.
    III. Proof of service outside the state shall be by affidavit of the individual who made the service, or in the manner prescribed by the order pursuant to which the service is made. If service is made by mail, proof may be a receipt signed by the addressee or other evidence of delivery to the addressee.
    IV. Notice is not required if a person submits to the jurisdiction of the court.

Source. 1979, 345:1, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.