Marriage License Fees

New Hampshire · 2026

New Hampshire Marriage License: Cost and Requirements

A marriage license in New Hampshire costs $50, and there is no waiting period. The license is good for 90 days.

New Hampshire marriage license fees by county

Fees for the 2 counties we have verified, largest first. Each row links to a county page with where to apply and the official clerk link.

CountyLicenseCertified copyCourthouse ceremonyWait
Hillsborough County$50$15$235No waiting period
Merrimack County$50$15—No waiting period

— means the figure is not in our data. Check the county's official page.

New Hampshire marriage license rules

License fee

$50 (RSA 457:29)

State law sets the fee at $50 statewide.

Source: gc.nh.gov

Premarital course discount

No discount

The statute sets a flat $50 fee with no premarital-course discount.

Source: gc.nh.gov

Waiting period

No waiting period

Manchester says New Hampshire has no waiting period.

Source: manchesternh.gov

How long the license is valid

90 days

The license is valid for up to 90 days from the filing date.

Source: gc.nh.gov

Minimum age and parental consent

18

Since January 1, 2025, no one under 18 can marry, and the court-waiver section was repealed.

Source: gc.nh.gov

What to bring

Concord requires government photo ID and a certified long-form birth certificate. Photocopies are not accepted.

Source: concordnh.gov

Do both of you have to appear?

Yes

Both applicants must appear together to sign.

Source: concordnh.gov

Applying online

No, apply in person

Concord does not accept worksheets by mail, fax or email; both partners sign in person.

Source: concordnh.gov

Who can officiate

Commissioned justices of the peace, state and federal judges, and ordained clergy in the state may officiate. The secretary of state can grant out-of-state officiants a special one-wedding license.

Source: gc.nh.gov

Witnesses

None required

Manchester says no witnesses are needed.

Source: manchesternh.gov

Out-of-state couples

Couples from anywhere can file at any New Hampshire clerk's office.

Source: concordnh.gov

Who issues the license

City or town clerk

Any New Hampshire city or town clerk can issue a license for a wedding held in New Hampshire.

Source: concordnh.gov

Not in our data yet: blood test, proxy marriage. Ask your county office.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a marriage license in New Hampshire?

$50. State law sets the fee at $50 statewide.

Is there a waiting period in New Hampshire?

No. Manchester says New Hampshire has no waiting period.

How long is a New Hampshire marriage license valid?

90 days. The license is valid for up to 90 days from the filing date.

How old do you have to be to get married in New Hampshire?

Since January 1, 2025, no one under 18 can marry, and the court-waiver section was repealed.

Do you need witnesses to get married in New Hampshire?

Manchester says no witnesses are needed.

Sources

Last verified . Fees and rules change; confirm with your county before you go. Spot an error? Report it.

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