Town of Canterbury
10 Hackleboro Rd., Canterbury, New Hampshire, 3224
Contact & location
- Address
- 10 Hackleboro Rd., Canterbury, New Hampshire, 3224
- Mail-in address
- Town of Canterbury10 Hackleboro Rd. P.O. Box 500, Canterbury, New Hampshire, 3224
- Records for
- Merrimack County, New Hampshire
- Phone
- (603) 783-0153
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues New Hampshire state records
Merrimack County follows New Hampshire’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $15.00
- New Hampshire birth certificate fee
- 3–5 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 1,409,032
- New Hampshire population
Office hours
via Google| Monday | 9:00am - 3:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 - 7:00pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00am - 3:00pm |
| Thursday | 12:00 - 7:00pm |
| Friday | closed |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $15.00 | 3–5 weeksNew Hampshire estimate |
| Death Certificate | $15.00 | 3–5 weeksNew Hampshire estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $15.00 | 3–5 weeksNew Hampshire estimate |
| Divorce Record | $15.00 | 3–5 weeksNew Hampshire estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Town of Canterbury’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Canterbury. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
★★★★★5.0 (3)- ★★★★★Kimberly R. Edwards CPAGoogle
Can't get nicer or more efficient people than Canterbury town clerk folks! Whether you need cars registered, permits or dog licenses, the process is easy and everyone is so polite, friendly and efficient. I'm so glad I live in Canterbury...it's just one of the many great things about it!