Birth, Marriage & Death Certificates

How to Apply for a Marriage License

Fill out the Intention of Marriage Worksheet. Your birth certificate will facilitate the proper completion of this worksheet
You may apply at any New Hampshire Town or City Clerk's Office. The license is valid in any New Hampshire city or town only
Both parties must be present 1 hour before the Clerk's office closes for the day. Appointments are encouraged, and are required on Fridays
Fee: $50.00 payable at the time of filing. Acceptable forms of payment are cash, check, money order, or credit cards. A convenience fee of $1.95 will be charged for the use of a credit or debit card
Marriage licenses are valid for 90 days from the date of issuance
Photo identification is required to apply
The City Clerk's Office does not provide Justice of the Peace services and cannot perform marriage ceremonies.
If you have specific questions regarding the process, you are encouraged to contact the office before appearing to complete the application.

If either party was married previously, the following documentation must be presented:

Divorce: A certified copy of the final divorce decree, which must include a raised seal on the document
Death: A certified copy of the death certificate
Annulment: A certified copy of the annulment
Documents in languages other than English require a certified translation

Supporting documents provide vital information and eliminate errors on your marriage record.