New Hampshire - Obtain a Marriage License

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Procedure

1. Go to the City or Town Clerk's office.
2. Present required documents.
3. Complete an application form.
4. Pay the marriage license fee.

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Required Documents

• Proof of age (driver's license, passport, certified birth certificate)
• Photo identification (driver's license or passport)
• Certified copy of a death certificate of a former spouse, if either applicant is widowed
• Certified copy of a final divorce decree, if either applicant is divorced
• Certified copy of a civil annulment decree, if the applicant's previous marriage was annulled (court document)

Office Locations & Contacts

Janice Bonenfant
City Clerk

City Clerk's Office
City Hall
41 Green St.
Concord, NH 03301

Ph: 603-225-8500
Fx: 603-225-8592

New Hampshire Clerk's Office: http://www.usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/new_hampshire/index.shtml#counties

Eligibility

• Must be 18 years old and above.
• Female applicants ages between 13 and 17 and male applicants ages 14 and 17 can only be married with a waiver and permission from their parent or legal guardian.
• Non-residents under the age of 18 may not marry in New Hampshire.

Fees

Marriage license fee: between $45 and $60

Validity

The marriage license is valid for 90 days from the date of filing.

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Processing Time

It usually takes about half an hour to process the marriage license.

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Instructions

• Both parties must appear together at at the City or Town Clerk office.
• After the ceremony, your officiant must complete the license and return it to the town the license was applied after which you may obtain a copy of the marriage certificate by visiting the town clerk or city hall.

Required Information

• Full Name
• Date of Birth
• State of Birth
• Current address
• Social Security Number, if applicable
• Race
• Ancestry
• Years of Education
• Certified record of date last marriage ended, if applicable
• Fathers full name and state of birth
• Mothers full maiden name and state of birth

Need for the Document

Following are the procedures on how to obtain a marriage license in New Hampshire. Marriage license application is processed by a city or town clerk.

Information which might help

Who can perform marriages in New Hampshire

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Getting Married in New Hampshire: http://www.visitnh.gov/weddings/about-new-hampshire/getting-married.aspx
Marriage Licenses: http://www.concordnh.gov/index.aspx?NID=997

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