New Hampshire marriage license guide
How to get a marriage license in New Hampshire
New Hampshire charges $50 statewide through any Town or City Clerk with no waiting period and a 90-day validity window. Two witnesses are required at the ceremony. New Hampshire recognizes common-law marriage in a limited form: the state will treat a couple as married for inheritance purposes after three years of cohabitation and public reputation, but only upon the death of one partner.
New Hampshire marriage license at a glance
- Issued by
- Town or City Clerk
- License fee
- $50
- Waiting period
- None (issued same day)
- Validity
- 90 days from issuance
- Minimum age
- 18 (without parental consent)
- Witnesses required
- 2
- ID requirement
- Government-issued photo ID; Social Security number
- Blood test?
- No (not required in any US state)
- Common-law marriage?
- Recognized
- Statute
- N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 457:1 et seq.
Source: www.dover.nh.gov. Fees vary by county within New Hampshire — check with the local clerk before applying.
New Hampshire counties — where to apply
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Informational only — not legal advice. Verify all requirements with your local county clerk before applying.