NH Secretary of State Warns of Fake Annual Report Solicitations

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Published March 3rd, 2026

Detected March 20th, 2026

Summary

The New Hampshire Secretary of State is warning businesses about ongoing third-party solicitations for annual report filings that are not official government communications. These solicitations may charge unnecessary fees or direct businesses to file reports when none are due. Businesses are advised to use the official NH QuickStart system for filing.

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What changed

The New Hampshire Secretary of State has issued a warning regarding fraudulent solicitations targeting businesses for their annual reports. These third-party solicitations, which may resemble official government documents, are not endorsed by the Secretary of State's office and are designed to charge businesses unnecessary fees. Some vendors may even prompt businesses to file reports that are not required.

Businesses in New Hampshire are urged to exercise caution and carefully review any solicitations received. They should utilize the official NH QuickStart online system for filing annual reports, as it is the most secure, convenient, and cost-effective method. This notice serves to alert businesses to potential scams and guide them toward the correct filing procedures to avoid unnecessary expenses and compliance errors.

What to do next

Review all annual report solicitations for authenticity.
Use the official NH QuickStart system for filing annual reports.
Do not pay third-party vendors for annual report filings unless verified as legitimate and necessary.

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New Hampshire Secretary of State warns business community to beware of ongoing third-party Annual Report solicitations

Announcement For Immediate Release Posted: March 03, 2026

Contact Ian Clark, Public Information Officer
(603) 271-4865 | ian.m.clark@banking.nh.gov

New Hampshire Secretary of State warns business community to beware of ongoing third-party Annual Report solicitations

A press release issued by the New Hampshire Secretary of State last month remains relevant as unauthorized solicitations for 2026 Annual Report information continue. The third-party solicitations request that a fee be paid.

From the Secretary of State's press release:

"These solicitations often resemble official government forms or notices, but they are not issued, approved, or endorsed by the New Hampshire Secretary of State’s Office. Instead, they are advertisements from private companies seeking to charge businesses unnecessary fees," said Secretary of State David Scanlan.

“Business owners are urged to read these solicitations carefully. Reports indicate that some third-party vendors charge substantially more than the statutory filing fee or may direct you to file a report when no annual report is due.” Commented Tom Connolly, Corporations Director.

New Hampshire businesses can file their Annual Reports directly with the Secretary of State’s Office using NH QuickStart, the State’s official online business filing system. NH QuickStart provides the most secure, convenient, and cost-effective method to file—without the need to hire a third-party service provider.

Read the full press release.