Justice of the Peace, Mary Carey Seavey
Work: 603.356.5701| Cell:
978.314.3456 | Home: 603.447.2424
maryseavey-jp@msn.com
If you've just set a date for your wedding, this can be an exciting time for the two of you!
Here is what you need to know and what documents to bring with you before you apply for a NH marriage license. I recommend
contacting the a NH City Clerk's office to verify this information and suggest that you get this legal aspect of your
wedding out of the way at least two months before your wedding date.
Residency
Requirements
You
do not have to be a resident of NH to apply for the license.
Time Frame and Jurisdiction Before your ceremony, you must purchase a New Hampshire marriage license. It must be given to the officiant
before your marriage is performed. While your license may be purchased up to ninety days before your ceremony, if it is not
used in that time, it must be returned to the town clerk who issued the license originally. Licenses are only valid for the
state of New Hampshire, but are not restricted to town jurisdiction. Once approved, you can be married anywhere within the
state lines.
Application for License Procedure and Identification Requirement
Both parties must appear together in person at any town or city clerk's office. Both parties must bring a type
of photo identification that has their legal names and date of birth, such as a valid driver's license, state or military
I.D. or passport. BLOOD TESTS ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED. WITNESSES ARE NOT REQUIRED.
Required
Information
Along with basic information such
as your full name, address, and social security number, race, be prepared to present your ancestry, years of education, date
of birth, state of birth, and parent’s full names and places of birth.
Previously
Married
If either or both of parties have
been previously married, you must bring proof of the marriage being dissolved. Accepted documents are a divorce decree, annulment
papers, dissolution agreement, or the spouse’s death certificate.
Under 18
Applicants
who have reached the age of 18 can marry without parental consent, A female between the age of 13 and 17 years and a male
between the age of 14 and 17 years can be married only with the permission of their parent (guardian) and a waiver. A
female below the age of 13 and a male below the age of 14 are not allowed to marry under any conditions.
The above
regulations on age apply to NH residents or to a non-resident who desires to marry a resident. If both parties are non-residents
and are below the age of 18 they cannot be married in NH under any conditions.
Payment and Fees
There is a $45, payable in bank check, money order ir cash only, for the marriage license. certificates are available following
the filing of the license by the person who officiated the ceremony. Cost for the certificate in $12.00 for the first copy
and $8.00 for subsequent copies issued at the same time. The Justice of the Peace/Officiant cannot give you a copy of
the marriage license.
Who Can Marry You In NH?
Any
Justice of the Peace commissioned in the state or minister who lives within the state can perform the ceremony. If you wish
to have another clergyman marry you, they must obain a separate license from the state. New Hampshire does not allow lay people
to perform marriages unless they are authorized to perform marriages within their own state. A special request must be filed
with the state for this purpose.
New Hampshire Resident Marrying Outside the Country
If any NH resident
contracts a marriage or civil union in another jurisdiction that they were legally unable to contract in NH, (for example
due to age, relation, etc.) the marriage or civil union would not be recognized by the State of NH. See RSA 457:43
How Do I Change
My Name?
Name changes are done by the couple and usually require presenting a certified copy of the marriage
certificate, which is available after the officiant (person performing the ceremony) files the marriage license with the city
clerk. The certificate is presented to any agency where the name change would be recorded; social security, driver's licenses,
creditors, etc.
I
Don't Want My Name to Change, What Do I Do?
Nothing, Name changes take place only upon your request.Under 18
Applicants who have reached the age of 18 can marry without parental consent, A female between the
age of 13 and 17 years and a male between the age of 14 and 17 years can be married only with the permission of their
parent (guardian) and a waiver. A female below the age of 13 and a male below the age of 14 are not allowed to marry under
any conditions.
The above regulations on age apply to NH residents or to a non-resident who desires to marry a
resident. If both parties are non-residents and are below the age of 18 they cannot be married in NH under any conditions.
Payment and Fees
There is a $45, payable in bank check, money order ir cash only, for the marriage
license. certificates are available following the filing of the license by the person who officiated the ceremony. Cost for
the certificate in $12.00 for the first copy and $8.00 for subsequent copies issued at the same time. The Justice of
the Peace/Officiant cannot give you a copy of the marriage license.
Who
Can Marry You In NH?
Any Justice of the Peace commissioned in the state or minister who lives within the state
can perform the ceremony. If you wish to have another clergyman marry you, they must obain a separate license from the state.
New Hampshire does not allow lay people to perform marriages unless they are authorized to perform marriages within their
own state. A special request must be filed with the state for this purpose.
New Hampshire Resident Marrying Outside the Country
If any NH
resident contracts a marriage or civil union in another jurisdiction that they were legally unable to contract in NH, (for
example due to age, relation, etc.) the marriage or civil union would not be recognized by the State of NH. See RSA 457:43
How Do I
Change My Name?
Name changes are done by the couple and usually require presenting a certified copy of the marriage
certificate, which is available after the officiant (person performing the ceremony) files the marriage license with the city
clerk. The certificate is presented to any agency where the name change would be recorded; social security, driver's licenses,
creditors, etc.
I
Don't Want My Name to Change, What Do I Do?
Nothing, Name changes take place only upon your request.
Under 18
Applicants who have reached the age of 18 can marry without
parental consent, A female between the age of 13 and 17 years and a male between the age of 14 and 17 years can be married
only with the permission of their parent (guardian) and a waiver. A female below the age of 13 and a male below the age of
14 are not allowed to marry under any conditions.
The above regulations on age apply to NH residents or to a non-resident
who desires to marry a resident. If both parties are non-residents and are below the age of 18 they cannot be married in NH
under any conditions.
Payment and Fees
There is a $45, payable in bank check, money order
ir cash only, for the marriage license. certificates are available following the filing of the license by the person who officiated
the ceremony. Cost for the certificate in $12.00 for the first copy and $8.00 for subsequent copies issued at the same time. The
Justice of the Peace/Officiant cannot give you a copy of the marriage license.
Who
Can Marry You In NH?
Any Justice of the Peace commissioned in the state or minister who lives within the state
can perform the ceremony. If you wish to have another clergyman marry you, they must obain a separate license from the state.
New Hampshire does not allow lay people to perform marriages unless they are authorized to perform marriages within their
own state. A special request must be filed with the state for this purpose.
New Hampshire Resident Marrying Outside the Country
If any NH
resident contracts a marriage or civil union in another jurisdiction that they were legally unable to contract in NH, (for
example due to age, relation, etc.) the marriage or civil union would not be recognized by the State of NH. See RSA 457:43
How Do I
Change My Name?
Name changes are done by the couple and usually require presenting a certified copy of the marriage
certificate, which is available after the officiant (person performing the ceremony) files the marriage license with the city
clerk. The certificate is presented to any agency where the name change would be recorded; social security, driver's licenses,
creditors, etc.
I
Don't Want My Name to Change, What Do I Do?
Nothing, Name changes take place only upon your request.Under 18
Applicants who have reached the age of 18 can marry without parental consent, A female between the
age of 13 and 17 years and a male between the age of 14 and 17 years can be married only with the permission of their
parent (guardian) and a waiver. A female below the age of 13 and a male below the age of 14 are not allowed to marry under
any conditions.
The above regulations on age apply to NH residents or to a non-resident who desires to marry a
resident. If both parties are non-residents and are below the age of 18 they cannot be married in NH under any conditions.
Payment and Fees
There is a $45, payable in bank check, money order ir cash only, for the marriage
license. certificates are available following the filing of the license by the person who officiated the ceremony. Cost for
the certificate in $12.00 for the first copy and $8.00 for subsequent copies issued at the same time. The Justice of
the Peace/Officiant cannot give you a copy of the marriage license.
Who
Can Marry You In NH?
Any Justice of the Peace commissioned in the state or minister who lives within the state
can perform the ceremony. If you wish to have another clergyman marry you, they must obain a separate license from the state.
New Hampshire does not allow lay people to perform marriages unless they are authorized to perform marriages within their
own state. A special request must be filed with the state for this purpose.
New Hampshire Resident Marrying Outside the Country
If any NH
resident contracts a marriage or civil union in another jurisdiction that they were legally unable to contract in NH, (for
example due to age, relation, etc.) the marriage or civil union would not be recognized by the State of NH. See RSA 457:43
How Do I
Change My Name?
Name changes are done by the couple and usually require presenting a certified copy of the marriage
certificate, which is available after the officiant (person performing the ceremony) files the marriage license with the city
clerk. The certificate is presented to any agency where the name change would be recorded; social security, driver's licenses,
creditors, etc.
I
Don't Want My Name to Change, What Do I Do?
Nothing, Name changes take place only upon your request.
Under 18Under 18
Applicants who have reached the age of 18 can marry without parental consent, A female between the
age of 13 and 17 years and a male between the age of 14 and 17 years can be married only with the permission of their
parent (guardian) and a waiver. A female below the age of 13 and a male below the age of 14 are not allowed to marry under
any conditions.
The above regulations on age apply to NH residents or to a non-resident who desires to marry a
resident. If both parties are non-residents and are below the age of 18 they cannot be married in NH under any conditions.
Payment and Fees
There is a $45, payable in bank check, money order ir cash only, for the marriage
license. certificates are available following the filing of the license by the person who officiated the ceremony. Cost for
the certificate in $12.00 for the first copy and $8.00 for subsequent copies issued at the same time. The Justice of
the Peace/Officiant cannot give you a copy of the marriage license.
Who
Can Marry You In NH?
Any Justice of the Peace commissioned in the state or minister who lives within the state
can perform the ceremony. If you wish to have another clergyman marry you, they must obain a separate license from the state.
New Hampshire does not allow lay people to perform marriages unless they are authorized to perform marriages within their
own state. A special request must be filed with the state for this purpose.
New Hampshire Resident Marrying Outside the Country
If any NH
resident contracts a marriage or civil union in another jurisdiction that they were legally unable to contract in NH, (for
example due to age, relation, etc.) the marriage or civil union would not be recognized by the State of NH. See RSA 457:43
How Do I
Change My Name?
Name changes are done by the couple and usually require presenting a certified copy of the marriage
certificate, which is available after the officiant (person performing the ceremony) files the marriage license with the city
clerk. The certificate is presented to any agency where the name change would be recorded; social security, driver's licenses,
creditors, etc.
I
Don't Want My Name to Change, What Do I Do?
Nothing, Name changes take place only upon your request.Under 18
Applicants who have reached the age of 18 can marry without parental consent, A female between the
age of 13 and 17 years and a male between the age of 14 and 17 years can be married only with the permission of their
parent (guardian) and a waiver. A female below the age of 13 and a male below the age of 14 are not allowed to marry under
any conditions.
The above regulations on age apply to NH residents or to a non-resident who desires to marry a
resident. If both parties are non-residents and are below the age of 18 they cannot be married in NH under any conditions.
Payment and Fees
There is a $45, payable in bank check, money order ir cash only, for the marriage
license. certificates are available following the filing of the license by the person who officiated the ceremony. Cost for
the certificate in $12.00 for the first copy and $8.00 for subsequent copies issued at the same time. The Justice of
the Peace/Officiant cannot give you a copy of the marriage license.
Who
Can Marry You In NH?
Any Justice of the Peace commissioned in the state or minister who lives within the state
can perform the ceremony. If you wish to have another clergyman marry you, they must obain a separate license from the state.
New Hampshire does not allow lay people to perform marriages unless they are authorized to perform marriages within their
own state. A special request must be filed with the state for this purpose.
New Hampshire Resident Marrying Outside the Country
If any NH
resident contracts a marriage or civil union in another jurisdiction that they were legally unable to contract in NH, (for
example due to age, relation, etc.) the marriage or civil union would not be recognized by the State of NH. See RSA 457:43
How Do I
Change My Name?
Name changes are done by the couple and usually require presenting a certified copy of the marriage
certificate, which is available after the officiant (person performing the ceremony) files the marriage license with the city
clerk. The certificate is presented to any agency where the name change would be recorded; social security, driver's licenses,
creditors, etc.
I
Don't Want My Name to Change, What Do I Do?
Nothing, Name changes take place only upon your request.
Under 18Under 18
Applicants who have reached the age of 18 can marry without parental consent, A female between the
age of 13 and 17 years and a male between the age of 14 and 17 years can be married only with the permission of their
parent (guardian) and a waiver. A female below the age of 13 and a male below the age of 14 are not allowed to marry under
any conditions.
The above regulations on age apply to NH residents or to a non-resident who desires to marry a
resident. If both parties are non-residents and are below the age of 18 they cannot be married in NH under any conditions.
Payment and Fees
There is a $45, payable in bank check, money order ir cash only, for the marriage
license. certificates are available following the filing of the license by the person who officiated the ceremony. Cost for
the certificate in $12.00 for the first copy and $8.00 for subsequent copies issued at the same time. The Justice of
the Peace/Officiant cannot give you a copy of the marriage license.
Who
Can Marry You In NH?
Any Justice of the Peace commissioned in the state or minister who lives within the state
can perform the ceremony. If you wish to have another clergyman marry you, they must obain a separate license from the state.
New Hampshire does not allow lay people to perform marriages unless they are authorized to perform marriages within their
own state. A special request must be filed with the state for this purpose.
New Hampshire Resident Marrying Outside the Country
If any NH
resident contracts a marriage or civil union in another jurisdiction that they were legally unable to contract in NH, (for
example due to age, relation, etc.) the marriage or civil union would not be recognized by the State of NH. See RSA 457:43
How Do I
Change My Name?
Name changes are done by the couple and usually require presenting a certified copy of the marriage
certificate, which is available after the officiant (person performing the ceremony) files the marriage license with the city
clerk. The certificate is presented to any agency where the name change would be recorded; social security, driver's licenses,
creditors, etc.
I
Don't Want My Name to Change, What Do I Do?
Nothing, Name changes take place only upon your request.Under 18
Applicants who have reached the age of 18 can marry without parental consent, A female between the
age of 13 and 17 years and a male between the age of 14 and 17 years can be married only with the permission of their
parent (guardian) and a waiver. A female below the age of 13 and a male below the age of 14 are not allowed to marry under
any conditions.
The above regulations on age apply to NH residents or to a non-resident who desires to marry a
resident. If both parties are non-residents and are below the age of 18 they cannot be married in NH under any conditions.
Payment and Fees
There is a $45, payable in bank check, money order ir cash only, for the marriage
license. certificates are available following the filing of the license by the person who officiated the ceremony. Cost for
the certificate in $12.00 for the first copy and $8.00 for subsequent copies issued at the same time. The Justice of
the Peace/Officiant cannot give you a copy of the marriage license.
Who
Can Marry You In NH?
Any Justice of the Peace commissioned in the state or minister who lives within the state
can perform the ceremony. If you wish to have another clergyman marry you, they must obain a separate license from the state.
New Hampshire does not allow lay people to perform marriages unless they are authorized to perform marriages within their
own state. A special request must be filed with the state for this purpose.
New Hampshire Resident Marrying Outside the Country
If any NH
resident contracts a marriage or civil union in another jurisdiction that they were legally unable to contract in NH, (for
example due to age, relation, etc.) the marriage or civil union would not be recognized by the State of NH. See RSA 457:43
How Do I
Change My Name?
Name changes are done by the couple and usually require presenting a certified copy of the marriage
certificate, which is available after the officiant (person performing the ceremony) files the marriage license with the city
clerk. The certificate is presented to any agency where the name change would be recorded; social security, driver's licenses,
creditors, etc.
I
Don't Want My Name to Change, What Do I Do?
Nothing, Name changes take place only upon your request.
NH Justice of the Peace, Mary Carey Seavey, wedding officiant, vow renewals, elopements, casual
weddings, indoor weddings, outdoor weddings, garden weddings, handfasting, private weddings, weekday weddings, backyard weddings,
big weddings, small weddings, surprise weddings, simple weddings, North Conway, Jackson, White Mountains of NH, Mount Washington
Valley,
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