City Clerk's Office

HOW TO APPLY FOR A MARRIAGE LICENSE

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
PLEASE NOTE:  EFFECTIVE 07/14/2015 the filing fee is $50.00 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

• Monday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00* p.m.
• Tuesday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30* p.m. 
• Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00* p.m.
  
  (*Please note: the marriage application process can take 20 minutes or so, please apply no later than ½ hour before closing)