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Marriage license Laws in Londonderry, 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 Londonderry marriage license.

Londonderry Town Clerk Office

268B Mammoth Road
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 432-1100 x195
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / M - F
Closed for holidays.

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Marriage License in Londonderry, NH

Filing Intentions:

Both individuals must appear at the Londonderry Town Clerk Office together. Exceptions may be made for individuals enlisted in the United States military.

Fee:

The marriage license fee is $45. 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

Original or certified birth certificate (Foreign birth certificates must be translated into English and notarized.)

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 town or city 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.

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 clergyman not ordained, but engaged in the service of the religious body to which he or she belongs, living in the Granite State, and licensed by the Secretary of State.
• Any minister residing outside of the Granite State, but granted a pastoral charge wholly or partly in New Hampshire, providing the marriage is performed within the parish, and a license has been obtained through the Secretary of State.
• An individual residing outside of New Hampshire, who is authorized or licensed by law in their state of residence to perform marriages.
• 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.
• Jewish rabbis who are citizens of the United States and reside in New Hampshire.
• Quakers

No one can marry himself or herself, even if he or she meets the solemnization requirements stated above.

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 Records
6 Hazen Drive
Londonderry, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 271-4651

While these guidelines are based on New Hampshire state laws, some rules may vary from county to county. A call to the appropriate town or city clerk is advisable. State and county marriage license requirements often change.

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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