I. When the owner resides or lives within the state, notice shall be given to the owner in person or left at the abode or sent to the owner by certified mail.
II. When the owner does not reside or live within the state, notice may be given to the person, if any, who has the care or possession of the land, or may be sent by registered mail to the owner’s last known address.

Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 212:1-f

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • person: may extend and be applied to bodies corporate and politic as well as to individuals. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:9
  • registered mail: when used in connection with the requirement for notice by mail shall mean either registered mail or certified mail. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:32-a
  • state: when applied to different parts of the United States, may extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories, so called; and the words "United States" shall include said district and territories. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:4

III. If the owner is a person under guardianship or conservatorship, notice shall be given to the owner’s guardian or conservator. If the owner is under any legal disability, a guardian or conservator may be appointed.
IV. When the owner or resident is unknown or uncertain, a copy of such notice, when posted in 2 public places in the city or town in which the land is situated, at least 14 days previous to hearing, shall be deemed sufficient notice to such owner.