New Hampshire - How to obtain a Marriage Certificate

ProcedureEdit

In Person

You may walk-in with all the required information and appropriate fee either by cash, check or money order payable to " Treasurer-State of New Hampshire"

Division of Vital Records Administration; Archives Building; 71 South Fruit Street; Concord, NH 03301-2410
By Mail

Mail the completed application form, with a legal size self-addressed stamped envelope and check or money order for the search fee. Do not send cash. Mail to:

Division of Vital Records Administration; Archives Building; 71 South Fruit Street; Concord, NH 03301-2410
Apply Online (VitalChek)

It's the easiest and most efficient method for ordering official marriage certificates and other vital records because there is less room for error when you enter the information yourself. Our simple forms have built-in editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.

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Required DocumentsEdit

All individuals requesting a certified copy of a record must present positive identification

A drivers license,
passport or other government issued picture identification

Or
Those without acceptable photo identification shall supply a photocopy of two (2) documents listed below. Any document submitted shall be in the name of the individual requesting the record.

Utility Bills
Social Security Card / DD-214
Bank Statements
Hospital Birth Worksheet
Car Registration
Lease/Rental Agreement
Copy of income tax return
Pay stub (W-2)
Personal check with address
Voter Registration Card
A previously issued vital record/marriage license
Disability award from SSA
Letter from government agency requesting a vital record, e.g., DHS, WIC
Department of Corrections Identification Card

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Contact Details: Division of Vital Records Administration; Archives Building; 71 South Fruit Street; Concord, NH 03301-2410

Certificates may also be obtained from your local county. Use the contact information below to inquire.

Belknap County : 64 Court Street Laconia, NH 03246-3679
Phone: 603.524.3570 Website

Carroll County : Rt 171 Ossipee, NH 03864
Phone: 603.539.7751

Cheshire County : 33 W Street Keene, NH 03431-3355
Phone: 603.352.6902 Website

Cos County : PO Box 309 Lancaster, NH 03584-0309
Phone: 603.788.4900 Website

Grafton County : North Haverhill; RR 1 Box 67; North Haverhill, NH 03774
Phone:. 603.787.6941

Hillsborough County : 22 Main St PO Box 45 Newport, NH 03773-0045
Phone: 603.863.3450 Website

Merrimack County : 163 N Main Street Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 603.225.5501 Website

Rockingham County : # 10 Rt. 125 Brentwood, NH 03833
Phone: 603.642.5256 Website

Strafford County : 250 County Farm Rd PO Box 799 Dover, NH 03820
Phone: 603.742.3065 Website

Sullivan County : 22 Main St PO Box 45 Newport, NH 03773-0045
Phone: 603.863.3450 Website

EligibilityEdit

Copies of New Hampshire marriage records will be issued to the bride or groom's next of kin or to persons with a legal right to the certificate.

FeesEdit

In person/by mail/online

Certified copy: $15.00
Additional copy: $10.00 each

ValidityEdit

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Processing TimeEdit

In Person: You can get the certificate while you wait
By Mail: Minimum 20 business days from receipt of your request

InstructionsEdit

The New Hampshire Division of Vital Records (New Hampshire Vital Records) issues certified copies of New Hampshire marriage records for events which occurred within the State of New Hampshire.
New Hampshire vital records are considered to be private and New Hampshire Statute restricts access to them to only those individuals who can demonstrate a "direct and tangible interest" in the record. Certain older records are exempt from these access restrictions
You may reach either State Office or Town Clerk in town where license was issued to obtain the certified copy of marriage certificate.
You may order your certificate by mail, in person and/or by online (VitalChek)
A legible photo-copy of the applicants government issued photo id must be included with this request (i.e. drivers license, non-drivers ID, passport).
Please make checks or money orders payable to "Treasurer-State of New Hampshire"
Also enclose a stamped, self-addressed, business-letter-sized envelope

Required InformationEdit

Full Name of groom.
Full Maiden name of bride
Date of marriage
Applicant's name and address
Applicant's phone number
E-mail
Reason for certificate request
Your relationship as applicant to the Registrant
Applicant signature
Photocopy of Gov Issued ID

Need for the DocumentEdit

Marriage certificate is the official record of two people joining together in a marriage. This certificate is required to make the union between two people legally binding. If you have lost your marriage certificate or if you simply want a duplicate copy of your marriage certificate you can obtain one with following the procedure given below.

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External LinksEdit

New Hampshire Vital Records Administration

http://sos.nh.gov/vital_records.aspx

VitalChek

http://www.vitalchek.com/marriage-records/new-hampshire/new-hampshire-vital-records

OthersEdit

Failure to sign & submit two acceptable documents in place of the required picture identification shall result in the application being rejected & returned to the requester. One of the documents must reflect current physical address.
State office has records since 1640. Copies of records may be obtained from State office or from City or Town Clerk in place where event occurred or the license was registered. Recent records (birth since 1983, death since 1990, and marriage since 1989) may be obtained from ANY City or Town running the Vital Records Automated software called NHVRIN.
Additional copies ordered at the same time are $10.00 each.