State vital records · SOS-DVRA

New Hampshire Vital Records

Get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in New Hampshire — official fees, processing times, ID requirements, and every local vital records office by county and city.

New Hampshire · 340 offices

340
Offices listed
196
Counties covered
$15.00
Birth cert. fee
3–5 weeks
Avg. processing

At a glance

New Hampshire Secretary of State - Division of Vital Records Administration (SOS-DVRA)

Address
9 Ratification Way Concord, NH 03301-2455
Mailing
New Hampshire Department of State Division of Vital Records Administration 9 Ratification Way Concord, NH 03301-2455
Phone
(603) 271-4650
Hours
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m

New Hampshire Birth Certificate

Fee
$15
Additional copy
$10
Rush fee
NA through state health dept (only available through Vitalchek)
Processing time
20 business days
Rush processing
NA through state health dept (only available through Vitalchek)
Public after
100 years

Who can request

  • Attorneys
  • Court Officials
  • Genealogists
  • Immediate Family
  • Law Enforcement
  • Legal Guardian
  • Legal Representative
  • Mass Media (for public records)
  • Other person of interest (personal and property rights)
  • Person on Record
  • Third Parties with Notarized Assignment from a Family Member

Required information

  • Date of Birth
  • Email
  • Father's Name
  • Full Name of Person of Record
  • Mailing Address
  • Mother's Name
  • Phone Number
  • Place of Birth
  • Purpose for the Certificate
  • Sex
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • Driver's License
  • Non-Driver Photo ID

Secondary ID

  • Bank Statement
  • Corrections ID
  • Disability Award from SSA
  • Hospital Birth Worksheet
  • Income Tax Return
  • Letter from Government Agency
  • Marriage License
  • Personal Check with Address
  • Previously Issued Vital Record
  • Rental Agreement
  • Social Security Card
  • Utility Bill
  • Vehicle Registration
  • Voter Registration Card
  • W-2 Form
Application form (VR201)

New Hampshire Death Certificate

Fee
$15
Additional copy
$10
Rush fee
NA through state health dept (only available through Vitalchek)
Processing time
20 business days
Rush processing
NA through state health dept (only available through Vitalchek)
Public after
50 years

Who can request

  • Attorneys
  • Court Officials
  • Genealogists
  • Immediate Family
  • Law Enforcement
  • Legal Guardian
  • Legal Representative
  • Mass Media (for public records)
  • Other person of interest (personal and property rights)
  • Third Parties with Notarized Assignment from a Family Member

Required information

  • Date of Death
  • Email
  • Full Name of Person of Record
  • Mailing Address
  • Phone Number
  • Place of Death
  • Purpose for the Certificate
  • Sex
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • Driver's License
  • Non-Driver Photo ID
  • Passport

Secondary ID

  • Bank Statement
  • Corrections ID
  • Disability Award from SSA
  • Hospital Birth Worksheet
  • Income Tax Return
  • Letter from Government Agency
  • Marriage License
  • Personal Check with Address
  • Previously Issued Vital Record
  • Rental Agreement
  • Social Security Card
  • Utility Bill
  • Vehicle Registration
  • Voter Registration Card
  • W-2 Form
Application form (VR201)

New Hampshire Marriage Certificate

Fee
$15
Additional copy
$10
Rush fee
NA through state health dept (only available through Vitalchek)
Processing time
20 business days
Rush processing
NA through state health dept (only available through Vitalchek)
Public after
50 years

Who can request

  • Attorneys
  • Court Officials
  • Genealogists
  • Immediate Family
  • Law Enforcement
  • Legal Representative
  • Mass Media (for public records)
  • Other person of interest (personal and property rights)
  • Person on Record
  • Third Parties with Notarized Assignment from a Family Member

Required information

  • Bride Name
  • Date of Marriage
  • Email
  • Groom Name
  • Mailing Address
  • Phone Number
  • Place of Marriage
  • Purpose for the Certificate
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • Driver's License
  • Non-Driver Photo ID
  • Passport

Secondary ID

  • Bank Statement
  • Corrections ID
  • Disability Award from SSA
  • Hospital Birth Worksheet
  • Income Tax Return
  • Letter from Government Agency
  • Marriage License
  • Personal Check with Address
  • Previously Issued Vital Record
  • Rental Agreement
  • Social Security Card
  • Utility Bill
  • Vehicle Registration
  • Voter Registration Card
  • W-2 Form
Application form (VR201)

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Find a vital records office in New Hampshire

Most New Hampshire birth and death records are requested at the county level. Browse by office type, popular city, or county.

All counties (196)

Apostille & authentication

Office
Secretary of State
Phone
603-271-3242
Mailing
Secretary of State's Office 107 North Main Street Room 204 Concord N.H. 03301
Walk-in
State House - Room 204 at 107 North Main Street, Concord, New Hampshire 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Details
Each document must have an original New Hampshire Notary Public or Justice of the Peace signature witnessing the signature of the author of the document. If signed by a notary, the notary's seal must be included in order to be certified by this office. Documents mailed to the office should be accompanied by a letter indicating what country the document is going to, a check in the correct amount, and a self-addressed postage-paid envelope for returning the document to you. Also, we request that you include a phone number where you may be reached should we have any questions.

New Hampshire vital records FAQs

How much does a New Hampshire birth certificate cost?

The fee is $15.

How long does a New Hampshire birth certificate take?

20 business days

How much does a New Hampshire death certificate cost?

The fee is $15.

How long does a New Hampshire death certificate take?

20 business days

How much does a New Hampshire marriage certificate cost?

The fee is $15.

How long does a New Hampshire marriage certificate take?

20 business days

Where do I get a birth certificate in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire birth and death records are requested at the county level or from the state vital records office. Browse the 340 offices listed on this page by county or city, or order online through our partner to skip the in-person visit.

Can I order a New Hampshire birth certificate online?

Yes. You can prepare and submit your application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.

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