Mongan Henry J. Pariseau Charles R. Stanton Sylvio R. Dupuis Emile D. Beaulieu Robert F. Shaw Raymond J. Wieczorek Robert A. Baines Frank C. Pierre Bernard B. Barry Bernard C. Mullen Francis P. Lally Gerald R. Helmich Herman F. Little J. Both parties must be present to complete the marriage license application unless one of the parties is in the military and unable to return to New Hampshire before the ceremony. As it does take about half an hour to process and issue marriage licenses, we ask that couples plan accordingly, and come in to obtain their marriage licenses by p.
Monday through Friday, with the exception of Thursdays evenings when couples must come in by p. Marriage licenses issued by municipal clerks within the State of New Hampshire are only valid for ceremonies taking place within New Hampshire.
Couples planning weddings that will take place outside New Hampshire must contact the location where the marriage will occur for licensing regulations.
Marriage licenses are valid for 90 days from the date of issuance. Witnesses Do I have to bring witnesses? You do not have to bring witnesses to your marriage ceremony. The Ceremony Who may officiate our marriage? Judge A circuit, superior, supreme, or federal court judge or justice may conduct a civil ceremony.
Justice of the peace A justice of the peace commissioned by New Hampshire may conduct a civil ceremony. Minister or Jewish rabbi An ordained minister of any denomination or Jewish rabbi, who lives in New Hampshire, may solemnize your marriage. Unordained clergy member The Secretary of State may license non-ordained clergy who live in New Hampshire to solemnize marriages. Quakers or Society of Friends Quakers, or the Religious Society of Friends, may solemnize any marriage as they see fit.
Any person with a special marriage license The Secretary of State may issue anyone even nonresidents a special marriage license to solemnize one specific marriage. May we officiate our own marriage? You may not self-solemnize your ceremony. You may not sign as the officiant. License Return What happens to my marriage license after marriage? Marriage Certificate How do I get a copy of my marriage certificate? May I go to any city or town clerk's office? Clerks can only issue marriage certificates for licenses issued from their office.
Proxy Marriage May I get married by proxy? New Hampshire law outlaws marriage by proxy. You must be at your ceremony. Prohibited Marriage May I marry my first cousin? You may not marry your first cousin. May I marry a family member? May I marry my adopted brother or adopted sister? You may marry an adopted brother or adopted sister if not related by blood.
Common-law Marriage May I enter into a common-law marriage? Vow Renewal May I remarry my current spouse? You may remarry your current spouse with a regular marriage license. Bring proof of marriage. Office Locations Where will you apply? Comments Share your questions or comments Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Website optional. Current ye r. Leave this field empty. Marriage License Blog Check out the latest entries from our marriage license blog.
Read more. You need to be at least 18 years old. But those ages 16 and 17 can ask for special permission to marry. Nobody under 16 can get married in New Hampshire. To get a copy of a marriage certificate in New Hampshire, couples must wait until after their wedding ceremony and pay a small fee.
The process and wait times vary from town to town. So ask about the process when you apply for your marriage license.
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