EstateNew Hampshire will requirements
Quick answerTwo witnesses. Notarizing is optional but makes the will self-proved.
Witnesses, notary and handwritten wills
Witnesses, notary and handwritten wills- A will must be signed by the testator and by two or more credible witnesses. Source: RSA 551:2, checked Oct 29, 2026.
- A will can be made self-proved with an affidavit signed before a notary or justice of the peace. Source: RSA 551:2-a, checked Oct 29, 2026.
- New Hampshire statute does not provide for unwitnessed handwritten (holographic) wills; the witness requirement in RSA 551:2 applies. Source: RSA 551:2, checked Oct 29, 2026.