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Marriage license Laws in the Granite State of New Hampshire, here is what you need to bring with you, and what you need to know about the New Hampshire marriage laws before applying for a NH marriage license application. We recommend getting this legal aspect of your wedding out of the way about a month before your ceremony wedding date.
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Obtaining a Marriage License in New Hampshire
While these guidelines are based on New Hampshire state laws, some rules may vary from county to county. A call to the appropriate City or Town Clerk is advisable. State and county marriage license requirements often change.
Marriage is the legally recognized union of two people. Any person who otherwise meets the eligibility requirements under State Statute (Chapter 457) may marry any other eligible person regardless of gender.
Filing Intentions:
Both individuals must appear at the City or Town Clerk office together. Exceptions may be made for individuals enlisted in the United States military.How Much a Marriage License Cost?
The marriage license will cost you between $45 and $60 to get married. Be prepared to pay cash.Valid Picture Identification:
Acceptable forms of identification include:- Valid driver's license or identification card from Department of Motor Vehicles
- Valid passport
- Valid military card
Social Security Number:
Applicants should be prepared to furnish their social security number.Residency Requirements:
Applicants do not have to be a resident of the Granite State. However, if both the bride and groom are not residents of the City or Town they plan to be married in, their intentions must be filed with the appropriate clerk in the same town or city the marriage is to take place. If one of the applicants is a resident of New Hampshire, the intentions must be filed in the same town or city he or she resides in. If both applicants reside in New Hampshire, but in different towns or cities, intentions can be filed in either location.Age Requirements:
Applicants 18 and over can marry without parental consent. Non-residents under the age of 18 may not marry in New Hampshire. No female below the age of 13 or male below the age of 14 may be married in New Hampshire under any conditions. Female applicants between the ages of 13 and 17 and male applicants between the ages of 14 and 17 can only be married with a waiver and permission from their parent or legal guardian.Name Change:
Getting a marriage license with your new name on it does not mean your name has automatically changed. If you need to change your last name, you can use an online marriage name change kit.Relationship:
Marriage is not permitted in New Hampshire between people who are related by blood as first cousins or in any more direct lineage.Waiting Period:
There is no waiting period in the State of New Hampshire.Marriage License Validity Period:
It is always a good idea not to literally wait until the last minute, as a marriage license is not valid until three days after it is issued. On the other hand, do not apply too far in advance as marriage licenses do have an expiration date. A marriage license is only good for three months or 90 days after the issue date.Solemnization or Marriage Ceremony Authority:
"Solemnize" is to celebrate or observe with formal ceremonies or rites. For a marriage to be legal, it must be performed by one of the solemnization officials listed below:- A justice of the peace commissioned in the State of New Hampshire.
- Any minister of the gospel in New Hampshire ordained according to the usage of his or her denomination, living in the Granite State, and in regular standing with the denomination.
- Any member of the clergy who is not ordained but is engaged in the service of the religious body to which he or she belongs, resides in New Hampshire, after being licensed by the Secretary of State.
The secretary of state may issue a license to an unordained clergy who is a resident of New Hampshire and who is a member of and engaged in the service of a religious body which is chartered by the state if he or she presents a certification from that body that he or she is in its service, together with an application and the statutory fee of $5.00. The license issued by the secretary of state shall authorize the clergyman to solemnize marriages in New Hampshire as long as he retains a good standing in his religious body.
- By any Minister who resides outside of New Hampshire, but has a pastoral charge wholly or partly in New Hampshire, if the marriage is performed within his parish, after being licensed by the Secretary of State.
The secretary of state may issue a special license to an ordained minister or unordained minister who resides outside of New Hampshire to perform a single marriage in New Hampshire. An application, available through the secretary of state's office, (or the above link) is required, along with the statutory fee of $25.00. A special license will be issued to perform one marriage only. This special license is required to be filed with the regular marriage license which the couple obtained from the town or city clerk.
- An individual who resides outside of New Hampshire, who is authorized or licensed by law in their state of residence to perform marriages.
The secretary of state may issue a special license to an individual residing out of state who is authorized or licensed by law to perform marriages in such individual's state of residence, authorizing him or her in a special case to marry a couple within the state. The secretary of state may require the submission of a copy of a valid commission or other indicia of authority to marry in the individual's state of residence as proof of existence of that authority. The names and residences of the couple proposed to be married in such special case shall be stated in the license, and no power shall be conferred to marry any other parties than those named therein. The fee for such license shall be $25.00.
- Judges of the United States appointed pursuant to Article III of the United States Constitution, or by United States magistrate judges appointed pursuant to federal law.
- Bankruptcy judges appointed pursuant to Article I of the United States Constitution.
The secretary of state may issue a special license to a judge of the United States residing in New Hampshire who is appointed pursuant to Article III of the United States Constitution, to a judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court residing in this state and appointed pursuant to Article I of the United States Constitution, or to a United States magistrate judge residing in this state and appointed pursuant to federal law, to marry a couple within the state. There shall be a $25.00 fee for each license. A copy of the marriage license of the couple proposed to be married shall be filed with the secretary of state who shall maintain a permanent record of all such marriage licenses and the name and residence of the judge or magistrate performing the ceremony.
- Jewish rabbis who are citizens of the United States and reside in New Hampshire.
- Quakers
For more information you may contact the Secretary of State's Office at (603) 271-3242.
Divorced or Widowed:
A certified copy of a death certificate of a former spouse, if applicant is widowed; a certified copy of a final divorce decree, if the applicant is divorced; a certified copy of an annulment decree, if the applicant's previous marriage was annulled.Same Sex Marriages:
Yes, effective January 1, 2010.Penalty:
Any person shall be guilty of a Class B Felony if he/she willfully and knowingly makes any false statements on an application for a certified copy of a vital record (NH RSA 126.24).Copy of Certificate of Marriage:
Bureau of Vital Records6 Hazen Drive
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 271-4651
The above information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice. It is important that you verify all information with your City or Town Clerk before making any wedding or travel plans.
To notify us of corrections or additions send an email to update@usmarriagelaws.com. Please include the state and county information.
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| Acworth Town Clerk Acworth, NH 603.835.6879 |
Albany Town Clerk Albany, NH 603.447.2877 |
Alexandria Town Clerk Alexandria, NH 603.744.3288 |
| Allenstown Town Clerk Allenstown, NH 603.485.4276 |
Alstead Town Clerk Alstead, NH 603.835.2242 |
Alton Town Clerk Alton, NH 603.875.2101 |
| Amherst Town Clerk Amherst, NH 603.673.6041 |
Andover Town Clerk Andover, NH 603.735.5332 |
Antrim Town Clerk Antrim, NH 603.588.6785 |
| Ashland Town Clerk Ashland, NH 603.968.4432 |
Atkinson Town Clerk Atkinson, NH 603.362.4920 |
Auburn Town Clerk Auburn, NH 603.483.2281 |
| Barnstead Town Clerk Barnstead, NH 603.269.4631 |
Barrington Town Clerk Barrington, NH 603.664.5476 |
Bartlett Town Clerk Intervale, NH 603.356.2300 |
| Bath Town Clerk Bath, NH 603.747.2454 |
Bedford Town Clerk Bedford, NH 603.472.3550 |
Belmont Town Clerk Belmont, NH 603.267.8302 |
| Bennington Town Clerk Bennington, NH 603.588.2189 |
Benton Town Clerk Benton, NH 603.787.6541 |
Berlin Town Clerk Berlin, NH 603.752.2340 |
| Bethlehem Town Clerk Bethlehem, NH 603.869.3351 |
Boscawen Town Clerk Boscawen, NH 603.753.9188 |
Bow Town Clerk Bow, NH 603.225.2683 |
| Bradford Town Clerk Bradford, NH 603.938.2288 |
Brentwood Town Clerk Brentwood, NH 603.642.6400 x14 |
Bridgewater Town Clerk Bridgewater, NH 603.968.7911 |
| Bristol Town Clerk Bristol, NH 603.744.8478 |
Brookfield Town Clerk Brookfield, NH 603.522.3688 |
Brookline Town Clerk Brookline, NH 603.673.8855 |
| Campton Town Clerk Campton, NH 603.726.3223 |
Canaan Town Clerk Canaan, NH 603.523.7106 |
Candia Town Clerk Candia, NH 603.483.5573 |
| Canterbury Town Clerk Canterbury, NH 603.783.0153 |
Carroll Town Clerk Twin Mtn., NH 603.846.5494 |
Center Harbor Town Clerk Center Harbor, NH 603.253.4561 |
| Charlestown Town Clerk Charlestown, NH 603.826.5821 |
Chatham Town Clerk Chatham, NH 603.694.2043 |
Chester Town Clerk Chester, NH 603.887.3636 |
| Chesterfield Town Clerk Chesterfield, NH 603.363.8071 |
Chichester Town Clerk Chichester, NH 603.798.5808 |
Claremont Town Clerk Claremont, NH 603.542.7003 |
| Clarksville Town Clerk Clarksville, NH 603.246.7751 |
Colebrook Town Clerk Colebrook, NH 603.237.5200 |
Columbia Town Clerk Colebrook, NH 603.237.5255 |
| Concord City Clerk Concord, NH 603.225.8500 |
Conway Town Clerk Conway, NH 603.447.3822 |
Cornish Town Clerk Cornish, NH 603.675.5207 |
| Croydon Town Clerk Croydon, NH 603.863.7830 |
Dalton Town Clerk Dalton, NH 603.837.2092 |
Danbury Town Clerk Danbury, NH 603.768.5448 |
| Danville Town Clerk Danville, NH 603.382.8253 |
Deerfield Town Clerk Deerfield, NH 603.463.8811 |
Deering Town Clerk Deering, NH 603.464.3224 |
| Derry Town Clerk Derry, NH 603.432.6105 |
Dixville Town Clerk Dixville Notch, NH 603.255.7500 |
Dorchester Town Clerk Dorchester, NH 603.786.9476 |
| Dover City Clerk Dover, NH 603.516.6020 |
Dublin Town Clerk Dublin, NH 603.563.8859 |
Dummer Town Clerk Dummer, NH 603.449.2006 |
| Dunbarton Town Clerk Dunbarton, NH 603.774.3547 |
Durham Town Clerk Durham, NH 603.868.5577 |
East Kingston Town Clerk East Kingston, NH 603.642.8794 |
| Easton Town Clerk Easton, NH 603.823.8017 |
Eaton Town Clerk Eaton Center, NH 603.447.2840 |
Effingham Town Clerk Effingham, NH 603.539.7551 |
| Ellsworth Town Clerk Campton, NH 603.726.3551 |
Enfield Town Clerk Enfield, NH 603.632.4201 |
Epping Town Clerk Epping, NH 603.679.8288 |
| Epsom Town Clerk Epsom, NH 603.736.4825 |
Errol Town Clerk Errol, NH 603.482.3351 |
Exeter Town Clerk Exeter, NH 603.778.0591 |
| Farmington Town Clerk Farmington, NH 603.778.0591 |
Fitzwilliam Town Clerk Fitzwilliam, NH 603.585.7214 |
Francestown Town Clerk Francestown, NH 603.547.6251 |
| Franconia Town Clerk Franconia, NH 603.823.5237 |
Franklin City Clerk Franklin, NH 603.934.3109 |
Freedom Town Clerk Freedom, NH 603.539.8269 |
| Fremont Town Clerk Fremont, NH 603.895.8693 |
Gilford Town Clerk Gilford, NH 603.527.4713 |
Gilmanton Town Clerk Gilmanton, NH 603.267.6726 |
| Gilsum Town Clerk Gilsum, NH 603.357.0320 |
Goffstown Town Clerk Goffstown, NH 603.497.8990 |
Gorham Town Clerk Gorham, NH 603.466.2744 |
| Goshen Town Clerk Goshen, NH 603.863.5655 |
Grafton Town Clerk Grafton, NH 603.523.7270 |
Grantham Town Clerk Grantham, NH 603.863.5608 |
| Greenfield Town Clerk Greenfield, NH 603.547.2782 |
Greenland Town Clerk Greenland, NH 603.431.7111 |
Greenville Town Clerk Greenville, NH 603.878.4155 |
| Groton Town Clerk Groton, NH 603.744.8849 |
Hampstead Town Clerk Hampstead, NH 603.329.4100 x106 |
Hampton Town Clerk Hampton, NH 603.926.0406 |
| Hampton Falls Town Clerk Hampton Falls, NH 603.926.4618 |
Hancock Town Clerk Hancock, NH 603.525.4441 |
Hanover Town Clerk Hanover, NH 603.643.0712 |
| Harrisville Town Clerk Harrisville, NH 603.827.3328 |
Harts Location Town Clerk Harts Location, NH 603.374.2436 |
Haverhill Town Clerk Haverhill, NH 603.787.6200 |
| Hebron Town Clerk Hebron, NH 603.744.7999 |
Henniker Town Clerk Henniker, NH 603.428.3240 |
Hill Town Clerk Hill, NH 603.934.3951 |
| Hillsborough Town Clerk Hillsborough, NH 603.464.3877 |
Hinsdale Town Clerk Hinsdale, NH 603.336.5719 |
Holderness Town Clerk Holderness, NH 603.968.7536 |
| Hollis Town Clerk Hollis, NH 603.465.2064 |
Hooksett Town Clerk Hooksett, NH 603.485.9534 |
Hopkinton Town Clerk Contoocook, NH 603.746.3180 |
| Hudson Town Clerk Hudson, NH 603.886.6003 |
Jackson Town Clerk Jackson, NH 603.383.6248 |
Jaffrey Town Clerk Jaffrey, NH 603.532.7861 |
| Jefferson Town Clerk Jefferson, NH 603.586.4553 |
Keene City Clerk Keene, NH 603.352.0133 |
Kensington Town Clerk Kensington, NH 603.772.5423 |
| Kingston Town Clerk Kingston, NH 603.642.3112 |
Laconia City Clerk Laconia, NH 603.527.1265 |
Lancaster Town Clerk Lancaster, NH 603.788.2306 |
| Landaff Town Clerk Landaff, NH 603.838.6220 |
Langdon Town Clerk Langdon, NH 603.835.2389 |
Lebanon City Clerk Lebanon, NH 603.448.3054 |
| Lee Town Clerk Lee, NH 603.659.2964 |
Lempster Town Clerk Lempster, NH 603.863.3213 |
Lincoln Town Clerk Lincoln, NH 603.745.8971 |
| Lisbon Town Clerk Lisbon, NH 603.838.2862 |
Litchfield Town Clerk Litchfield, NH 603.424.4045 |
Littleton Town Clerk Littleton, NH 603.444.3995 |
| Londonderry Town Clerk Londonderry, NH 603.432.1100 x195 |
Loudon Town Clerk Loudon, NH 603.798.4542 |
Lyman Town Clerk Lyman, NH 603.838.6113 |
| Lyme Town Clerk Lyme, NH 603.795.2535 |
Lyndeborough Town Clerk Lyndeborough, NH 603.654.5955 |
Madbury Town Clerk Madbury, NH 603.742.5131 |
| Madison Town Clerk Madison, NH 603.367.9931 |
Manchester City Clerk Manchester, NH 603.624.6455 |
Marlborough Town Clerk Marlborough, NH 603.876.4529 |
| Marlow Town Clerk Marlow, NH 603.446.2245 |
Mason Town Clerk Mason, NH 603.878.3768 |
Meredith Town Clerk Meredith, NH 603.677.4203 |
| Merrimack Town Clerk Merrimack, NH 603.424.3651 |
Middleton Town Clerk Middleton, NH 603.473.2134 |
Milan Town Clerk Milan, NH 603.449.3461 |
| Milford Town Clerk Milford, NH 603.249.0600 |
Millsfield Town Clerk Errol, NH 603.482.7777 |
Milton Town Clerk Milton, NH 603.652.9414 |
| Monroe Town Clerk Monroe, NH 603.638.2644 |
Mont Vernon Town Clerk Mont Vernon, NH 603.673.9126 |
Moultonborough Town Clerk Moultonborough, NH 603.476.2347 |
| Nashua City Clerk Nashua, NH 603.589.3010 |
Nelson Town Clerk Nelson, NH 603.847.9043 |
New Boston Town Clerk New Boston, NH 603.487.5504 |
| New Castle Town Clerk New Castle, NH 603.431.6710 |
New Durham Town Clerk New Durham, NH 603.859.2091 |
New Hampton Town Clerk New Hampton, NH 603.744.8454 |
| New Ipswich Town Clerk New Ipswich, NH 603.878.3567 |
New London Town Clerk New London, NH 603.526.4821 |
Newbury Town Clerk Newbury, NH 603.763.5326 |
| Newfields Town Clerk Newfields, NH 603.772.5070 |
Newington Town Clerk Newington, NH 603.436.7640 |
Newmarket Town Clerk Newmarket, NH 603.659.3073 x105 |
| Newport Town Clerk Newport, NH 603.863.2224 |
Newton Town Clerk Newton, NH 603.382.4096 |
North Hampton Town Clerk North Hampton, NH 603.964.6029 |
| Northfield Town Clerk Northfield, NH 603.286.4482 |
Northumberland Town Clerk Groveton, NH 603.636.1451 |
Northwood Town Clerk Northwood, NH 603.942.5586 |
| Nottingham Town Clerk Nottingham, NH 603.679.9598 |
Orange Town Clerk Orange, NH 603.523.7054 |
Orford Town Clerk Orford, NH 603.353.4404 |
| Ossipee Town Clerk Center Ossipee, NH 603.539.2008 |
Pelham Town Clerk Pelham, NH 603.508.3076 |
Pembroke Town Clerk Pembroke, NH 603.485.4747 |
| Peterborough Town Clerk Peterborough, NH 603.924.8000 |
Piermont Town Clerk Piermont, NH 603.272.4840 |
Pittsburg Town Clerk Pittsburg, NH 603.538.6699 |
| Pittsfield Town Clerk Pittsfield, NH 603.435.6773 |
Plainfield Town Clerk Meriden, NH 603.469.3201 |
Plaistow Town Clerk Plaistow, NH 603.382.8129 |
| Plymouth Town Clerk Plymouth, NH 603.536.1732 |
Portsmouth City Clerk Portsmouth, NH 603.431.200 |
Randolph Town Clerk Randolph, NH 603.466.5771 |
| Raymond Town Clerk Raymond, NH 603.895.4735 |
Richmond Town Clerk Richmond, NH 603.239.6202 |
Rindge Town Clerk Rindge, NH 603.899.5181 |
| Rochester City Clerk Rochester, NH 603.335.7509 |
Rollinsford Town Clerk Rollinsford, NH 603.742.2510 |
Roxbury Town Clerk Roxbury, NH 603.352.4903 |
| Rumney Town Clerk Rumney, NH 603.786.2237 |
Rye Town Clerk Rye, NH 603.964.8562 |
Salem Town Clerk Salem, NH 603.890.2116 |
| Salisbury Town Clerk Salisbury, NH 603.648.2473 |
Sanbornton Town Clerk Sanbornton, NH 603.286.4034 |
Sandown Town Clerk Sandown, NH 603.887.4870 |
| Sandwich Town Clerk Ctr. Sandwich, NH 603.284.7113 |
Seabrook Town Clerk Seabrook, NH 603.474.3152 |
Sharon Town Clerk Sharon, NH 603.924.9250 |
| Shelburne Town Clerk Shelburne, NH 603.466.2262 |
Somersworth City Clerk Somersworth, NH 603.692.9511 |
South Hampton Town Clerk South Hampton, NH 603.394.7696 |
| Springfield Town Clerk Springfield, NH 603.763.4805 |
Stark Town Clerk Stark, NH 603.636.2118 |
Stewartstown Town Clerk Stewartstown, NH 603.246.3329 |
| Stoddard Town Clerk Stoddard, NH 603.446.2214 |
Strafford Town Clerk Strafford, NH 603.664.2192 |
Stratford Town Clerk Stratford, NH 603.922.5598 |
| Stratham Town Clerk Stratham, NH 603.772.4741 |
Sugar Hill Town Clerk Sugar Hill, NH 603.823.8516 |
Sullivan Town Clerk Sullivan, NH 603.847.3316 |
| Sunapee Town Clerk Sunapee, NH 603.763.2449 |
Surry Town Clerk Surry, NH 603.352.3075 |
Sutton Town Clerk Sutton, NH 603.927.4575 |
| Swanzey Town Clerk Swanzey, NH 603.352.7411 |
Tamworth Town Clerk Tamworth, NH 603.323.7971 |
Temple Town Clerk Temple, NH 603.878.3873 |
| Thornton Town Clerk Campton, NH 603.726.4232 |
Tilton Town Clerk Tilton, NH 603.286.4425 |
Troy Town Clerk Troy, NH 603.242.3845 |
| Tuftonboro Town Clerk Ctr. Tuftonboro, NH 603.569.4539 |
Unity Town Clerk Unity, NH 603.542.9665 |
Wakefield Town Clerk Sanbornville, NH 603.522.6205 |
| Walpole Town Clerk Walpole, NH 603.756.3514 |
Warner Town Clerk Warner, NH 603.456.2298 x2 |
Warren Town Clerk Warren, NH 603.764.5780 |
| Washington Town Clerk Washington, NH 603.495.3667 |
Waterville Valley Town Clerk Waterville Valley, NH 603.236.4730 |
Weare Town Clerk Weare, NH 603.529.7575 |
| Webster Town Clerk Webster, NH 603.648.2538 |
Wentworth Town Clerk Wentworth, NH 603.764.5244 |
Westmoreland Town Clerk Westmoreland, NH 603.399.7211 |
| Whitefield Town Clerk Whitefield, NH 603.837.9871 |
Wilmot Town Clerk Wilmot, NH 603.526.9639 |
Wilton Town Clerk Wilton, NH 603.654.9451 |
| Winchester Town Clerk Winchester, NH 603.239.6233 |
Windham Town Clerk Windham, NH 603.434.5075 |
Windsor Town Clerk Windsor, NH 603.478.3292 |
| Wolfeboro Town Clerk Wolfeboro, NH 603.569.5328 |
Woodstock Town Clerk Woodstock, NH 603.745.8752 |
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