Where do I apply to get married?

If you are getting married in New Hampshire, marriage licenses may be applied for at any town or City Clerk’s office in New Hampshire. As it does take approximately ½ hour to process the marriage license, we ask that you come in no later than 4:00 p.m. whenever possible.

You need to bring a document that proves your identity and age (must be over 18) such as a driver’s license, non-driver’s I.D. or passport. Both parties must be present for the application process. The license is valid for use for 90 days from the date of application. There is no waiting period nor is a blood test required. The license is valid in any New Hampshire City or Town.

If any New Hampshire resident contracts a marriage in another jurisdiction that they were legally unable to contract in New Hampshire, (for example due to age, relation etc.) the marriage would not be recognized by the State of New Hampshire. See RSA 457:43.

If one of the applicants has been married before, each party would bring the certified document that ended his or her last marriage, such as a divorce decree, annulment paper or death certificate. For questions, please contact the City Clerk’s office at (603) 692-9512 or (603) 692-9511.