New Hampshire Motion to Extend Time for Service is a document used to request an extension of time to complete service of process in a civil lawsuit. The motion is filed in the New Hampshire court where the lawsuit is pending. It is typically used when a party needs additional time to serve a summons and complaint on a defendant due to an unexpected delay or difficulty locating the defendant. The motion must provide good cause for the requested extension and must be accompanied by a proposed date for service. There are two types of New Hampshire motion to extend time for service: ex parte and noticed. An ex parte motion is one that does not require the other party to be notified or heard. A noticed motion requires notice to the other party of the motion and a hearing date.