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.

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.  There is no longer a waiting period and the license may be used the same day.

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 are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00* p.m.
  
  (*Please note: the office closes at 4:30 p.m. but because the marriage application process can take 20 minutes or so, please apply no later than 4:00 p.m.)  
  

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