Where can I obtain a copy of my divorce certificate?

The City Clerk’s office provides certified copies of final divorce decrees as issued by New Hampshire Courts to immediate family members for divorces that have taken place 1990 to present. The fee is $15.00 for one copy and $10.00 for each additional copy issued at the same time on the same record. Please make your check payable to the City of Somersworth.

To request a copy by mail, the following information is requested with the fee and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Staff strives to process all requests within two business days.

We need the following information:

• Groom’s name
• Bride’s name (please include maiden name)
• Date of divorce
• Purpose for which certificate is requested
• A copy of your identification, signature, & relationship

This information should be mailed to City Clerk, City of Somersworth, One Government Way, Somersworth, New Hampshire 03878. Please include your daytime contact information if we should need to contact you. For questions, please contact the City Clerk’s office at (603) 692-9512 or (603) 692-9511.