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CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE
HOW TO APPLY FOR A MARRIAGE LICENSE

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • Both in state and out of state residents may apply at any City Clerk's Office to be married in the State of New Hampshire.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
  • To apply for the license, both parties must appear at the same time in the office otherwise an application cannot be completed.
FEES INVOLVED
  • The filing fee is $45.00 payable at the time of application filing. Acceptable payment consists of cash, check, or money order.
LICENSING TIME FRAME
  • The license is valid for ninety days from the date you apply.
IDENTIFICATION
  • Picture identification is required upon time of application.
SPECIFIC DOCUMENTATION
  • If either party was married previously, the following must be presented, as applicable:
    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.
APPLICATION HOURS
  • Application hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please note our summer hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
If you have specific questions regarding the process, you are encouraged to contact the office before appearing to complete the application. (05/31/01)



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