Portsmouth OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
1 Junkins Ave, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 3801
Contact & location
- Address
- 1 Junkins Ave, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 3801
- Records for
- Rockingham County, New Hampshire
- Phone
- (603) 610-7245
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues New Hampshire state records
Rockingham 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
| Monday | 8:00am - 6:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 1:00pm |
| 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Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 Portsmouth OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK’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 Portsmouth. 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
★★★★★4.3 (44)- ★★★★★Serhii HavrylenkoGoogle
I like guys there, always welcome. And flowers are beautiful :-)
- ★★★★★John F. MoranGoogle
Warm and comfortable. Staff was gracious and helpful
- ★★★★★Holly DyerGoogle
Consistent poor treatment by welfare employee The same awful lady I met with a year prior (after ringing the bell to no response until hollering), also when fleeing domestic violence, was there. She is mean, likes conflict, doesn't agree or care about the law, and tries to cause arguments. She had the opportunity to help me get out of a domestic violence situation and didn't try. Luckily, I found someone else who cared, but just don't even try Portsmouth welfare. Or at least walk out as soon as she gets combative, like I did this time.
- ★★★★★Stephen PriestGoogle
I have been visiting on and off for years. What was once Portsmouth Hospital 🏥, where I was born. There is more room and parking available than the old location. The police 🚓 department is next door 🚪. I have not had any issues with the service provided by the staff. I like the Christmas 🎄 lights during the holidays.
- ★★★★★Ang SchuckleGoogle
We are new to the area, coming from a very large, busy city. This experience was such a delight! From the moment they answered the phone (yes, a real person!) to when we walked in. Even when they had to tell us we didn't have the right paperwork, they were so sweet and helpful to give us other ideas about what they could accept. We registered our dogs and our cars in less than 45 minutes. Both clerks happened to be named Caitlyn(Kaitlyn?) (sorry for the incorrect spelling, ladies). They were both so professional, knowledgeable, helpful and kind. To their boss: they are terrific and deserve all the praise!! We are gonna love living in Portsmouth!! Thanks so much!