Couples may obtain a Marriage or Civil Union License from any NH Town Clerk and be married/ united anywhere in the State of New Hampshire. They will need an ID: it may be a Driver's License, Passport or a Birth Certificate (in English) and a photo ID.
Civil Union Licenses can be applied for as of December 10, 2007. The Union can not take place until January 1, 2008.
Both the Partners must be 18 years of age, or obtain a waiver from a New Hampshire Judge. (NH residents only) You may obtain the waiver at the county court house (not district courts) and you must have a parent or guardian sign off for the waiver.
The license is valid for up to 90 days and is effective immediately.
The cost is $45.00. The cost of a certified copy is $12.00 and $8.00 for each subsequent copy. Copies are available only after the license has been returned to our office by the officiant and recorded into they state system.
If this is not a first marriage/ union, we will need the certified copy showing how the prior marriage/ union ended (either divorce, dissolution or death certificate). This is only on the most recent marriage/ union. We must have the certified copy, not a photocopy or a preliminary copy. If the divorce, dissolution or death occurred in NH after the year 1989, we can print you a copy for a cost of $12.00.
You may use as an officiant any clergy person or JP. If they are not licensed in NH they must obtain a special license to perform the ceremony from the Secretary of State's office at a cost of $5.00. (call: (603) 271-3242)
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