New Hampshire vital records · Birth Certificate
New Hampshire Birth Certificate
How to get a certified New Hampshire birth certificate: the official fee, processing time, who is eligible, what ID to bring, and every county office that issues birth records — or order online and skip the visit.
- $15.00
- Birth Certificate fee
- 3–5 weeks
- Processing time
- 192
- Offices issuing
- 174
- Counties
How to get a New Hampshire birth certificate
- 1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the New Hampshire office.
- 2In person. Visit one of the 192 county offices that issue birth records; most print certified copies while you wait.
- 3By mail. Send the application form (VR201) ↗, a copy of your ID and the $15.00 fee to New Hampshire Secretary of State - Division of Vital Records Administration, New Hampshire Department of State, Division of Vital Records Administration, 9 Ratification Way, Concord, NH 03301-2455.
New Hampshire birth certificate fees, processing & requirements
- 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
- 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
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
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m
Skip the trip. Order a New Hampshire birth certificate online through our partner, Vital Records Online — application review, status updates and delivery to your door.
Order online ↗Where to get a birth certificate in New Hampshire: county offices
192 offices in 174 New Hampshire counties are confirmed to issue birth records. Fees shown are the office's own published fee; others charge the state fee of $15.00.
- Acworth County 1
- Alstead County 1
- Alton County 1
- Amherst County 1
- Andover County 1
- Antrim County 1
- Ashland County 1
- Atkinson County 1
- Auburn County 1
- Barrington County 1
- Bath County 1
- Bedford County 1
- Belmont County 1
- Bennington County 1
- Berlin County 1
- Bethlehem County 1
- Bow County 1
- Bradford County 2
- Bristol County 1
- Brookline County 1
- Campton County 1
- Canaan County 1
- Candia County 1
- Canterbury County 1
- Center Barnstead County 1
- Center Conway County 1
- Center Harbor County 1
- Center Ossipee County 1
- Center Sandwich County 1
- Center Strafford County 1
- Charlestown County 1
- Cheshire County 1
- Chester County 1
- Chesterfield County 1
- Claremont County 1
- Colebrook County 1
- Concord County 3
- Contoocook County 1
- Conway County 1
- Coos County 1
- Cornish County 1
- Danbury County 1
- Danville County 1
- Derry County 1
- Dover County 2
- Dublin County 1
- Durham County 2
- East Kingston County 2
- Enfield County 1
- Epping County 1
- Epsom County 2
- Exeter County 2
- Francestown County 1
- Franconia County 1
- Franklin County 1
- Freedom County 1
- Fremont County 1
- Gilmanton County 1
- Gilsum County 1
- Goffstown County 2
- Gorham County 1
- Goshen County 1
- Grafton County 1
- Grantham County 1
- Greenfield County 1
- Greenland County 1
- Groveton County 1
- Hampstead County 1
- Hampton County 1
- Hampton Falls County 1
- Hancock County 1
- Hanover County 1
- Harrisville County 1
- Hebron County 2
- Henniker County 1
- Hill County 1
- Hillsboro County 1
- Hillsborough County 1
- Hinsdale County 1
- Holderness County 1
- Hollis County 1
- Hooksett County 1
- Hudson County 1
- Intervale County 1
- Jackson County 1
- Jaffrey County 1
- Keene County 1
- Kingston County 1
- Laconia County 2
- Lancaster County 1
- Lebanon County 1
- Lempster County 1
- Lincoln County 1
- Lisbon County 3
- Litchfield County 1
- Littleton County 1
- Londonderry County 1
- Lyme County 1
- Lyndeborough County 1
- Madison County 1
- Manchester County 1
- Marlborough County 1
- Marlow County 1
- Meredith County 1
- Merrimack County 2
- Milford County 1
- Milton County 1
- Monroe County 1
- Mont Vernon County 1
- Moultonborough County 1
- Nashua County 1
- Nelson County 1
- New Boston County 1
- New Castle County 1
- New Durham County 1
- New Hampton County 1
- New Ipswich County 1
- New London County 1
- Newbury County 1
- Newmarket County 1
- Newport County 1
- Newton County 1
- North Hampton County 1
- North Haverhill County 1
- North Stratford County 1
- North Woodstock County 1
- Northwood County 1
- Nottingham County 1
- Orford County 1
- Pelham County 1
- Peterborough County 1
- Piermont County 1
- Pittsburg County 1
- Pittsfield County 1
- Plaistow County 1
- Plymouth County 1
- Portsmouth County 2
- Raymond County 1
- Rindge County 1
- Rochester County 1
- Rollinsford County 1
- Rye County 1
- Salem County 1
- Sanbornton County 1
- Sanbornville County 1
- Seabrook County 1
- Somersworth County 1
- Springfield County 1
- Stoddard County 1
- Stratham County 1
- Sullivan County 1
- Sunapee County 1
- Suncook County 1
- Swanzey County 1
- Tamworth County 1
- Temple County 1
- Tilton County 2
- Troy County 2
- Union County 1
- Wakefield County 1
- Walpole County 1
- Warner County 1
- Warren County 1
- Washington County 1
- Waterville Valley County 1
- Weare County 1
- Wentworth County 1
- Westmoreland County 1
- Whitefield County 1
- Wilmot County 1
- Wilton County 1
- Winchester County 2
- Windham County 1
- Wolfeboro County 1
| Office | County | Phone | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Town Clerk 1 Monument Square, Alton · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Belknap | (603) 875-2161 | $15.00 |
| City of Laconia
Office of the City Clerk 45 Beacon Street E, Laconia · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Belknap | (603) 527-1265 | $15.00 |
| Sanbornton Town Office 573 Sanborn Rd, Sanbornton | Belknap | (603) 286-4034 | $15.00 |
| Tilton Town Hall 257 Main Street, Tilton | Belknap | 603.286.4425 | $15.00 |
| Town Clerk/Tax Collector's Office 143 Main Street, Belmont · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Belknap | 603-267-8300 x 2 | $15.00 |
| Town of Barnstead, Town Clerk ~ Tax Collector 108 South Barnstead Road, Center Barnstead · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Belknap | (603) 269-4071 ext. 1 | $15.00 |
| Town of Gilford, Town Clerk – Tax Collector’s Office 47 Cherry Valley Rd, Gilford · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Belknap | (603) 527-4713 | $15.00 |
| Town of Gilmanton 503 Province Road, Gilmanton | Belknap | (603) 267-6726 | $15.00 |
| Town of Meredith / Office of the Town Clerk 41 Main St, Meredith · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Belknap | (603) 677-4203 or (603) 677-4204 | $15.00 |
| Bartlett TOWN CLERK / TAX COLLECTOR 56 Town Hall Rd, Intervale · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Carroll | (603) 356-2300 | $15.00 |
| FREEDOM TOWN CLERK 33 Old Portland Road, Freedom · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Carroll | (603) 539-6323 | $15.00 |
| Sandwich Town Clerk/Tax Collector 8 Maple St, Center Sandwich · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Carroll | 603.284.7113 | $15.00 |
| Tamworth Town Clerk 84 Main Street, Tamworth · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Carroll | (603) 323-7971 | $15.00 |
| Town Clerk – Tax Collector 972 Route 16 Unit B, Albany · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Carroll | 603-447-2877 | $15.00 |
| Town of Brookfield 267 Wentworth Road, Brookfield | Carroll | (603) 522-3688 | $15.00 |
| Town of Conway
Town Clerk/Tax Collector's Office 23 Main Street, Conway · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Carroll | (603) 447-3811, Ext. 218 | $15.00 |
| Town of Madison / Town Clerk's Office 1923 Village Road, Madison · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Carroll | 603.367.4332 | $15.00 |
| Town of Moultonborough
Town Clerk’s Office 6 Holland St, Moultonborough · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Carroll | 603-476-2347, ext. 316 | $15.00 |
| Town of Ossipee 55 Main Street, Center Ossipee | Carroll | (603) 539-2008 | $15.00 |
| Town of Tuftonboro-Town Clerk’s Office 240 Middle Road, Center Tuftonboro · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Carroll | 603-569-4539 Ext. 11 | $15.00 |
| Town of Wakefield, NH 2 High St, Sanbornville | Carroll | (603) 522-6205, ext. 306 | $15.00 |
| Town of Wolfeboro / Town Clerk 84 South Main St, Wolfeboro · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Carroll | (603) 569-5328 (603) 569-8154 | $15.00 |
| Town of Center Harbor, NH Municipal Building, 36 Main Street, Center Harbor | Center Harbor | (603) 253-4561 Main Line ask for Town Clerk's Office | $15.00 |
| Alstead Town Clerk 15 Mechanic Street, Alstead · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Cheshire | 603-835-2242 | $15.00 |
| Chesterfield Town Clerk 490 Route 63, Chesterfield · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Cheshire | (603) 363-4624 | $15.00 |
| City of Keene, NH / City Clerk's Office 3 Washington Street, Keene · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Cheshire | 603-352-0133 extension 2 | $15.00 |
| Gilsum Town Clerk 650 Route 10, Gilsum · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Cheshire | 603-357-0320 | $15.00 |
| Harrisville Town Clerk 705 Chesham Rd, Harrisville · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Cheshire | 603-827-5546 | $15.00 |
| Jaffrey Town Clerk 10 Goodnow Street, Jaffrey · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Cheshire | (603) 532-7861 or (603) 532-7445 Ext. 105 | $15.00 |
| Keene City Clerk's Office 3 Washington Street, Keene · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Cheshire | 603-352-0133 extension 2 | $15.00 |
| Nelson Town Office 7 Nelson Common Rd., Nelson | Cheshire | 603-847-0047 | $15.00 |
| Rindge Town Clerk's Office 30 Payson Hill Rd, Rindge · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Cheshire | (603) 899-5181 x107 | $15.00 |
| Sullivan Town Hall 452 Centre St, Sullivan | Cheshire | 603 847 3316 | $15.00 |
| Swanzey Town Hall 620 Old Homestead Highway, Swanzey | Cheshire | 603-352-7411 x102 | $15.00 |
| Town Clerk 16 Central Square, Troy · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Cheshire | 603-242-3845 | $15.00* |
| Town Clerk / Hinsdale Town Hall 11 Main Street, Hinsdale · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Cheshire | (603) 336-5719 | $15.00 |
| Town of Dublin, NH 1120 Main Street, Dublin | Cheshire | (603) 563-8859 x 3 | $15.00 |
| Town of Marlborough NH / Town Clerk / Tax Collector 236 Main Street, Marlborough · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Cheshire | 603-876-3751 | $15.00 |
| Town of Marlow / Town Clerk 167 NH Route 123, Marlow · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Cheshire | (603) 446-2245 | $15.00 |
| Town of Richmond 105 Old Homestead Highway, Richmond | Cheshire | (603)239-6202 | $15.00 |
| Town of Stoddard 1450 Route 123 North, Stoddard | Cheshire | (603) 446-3326 Ext. 1 | $15.00 |
| Town of Winchester, NH 1 Richmond Rd, Richmond | Cheshire | (603) 239-4951 ext. 2 | $15.00 |
| Walpole Town Clerk/Tax Collector 34 Elm Street, Walpole · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Cheshire | 603-756-3514 | $15.00 |
| Westmoreland Town Clerk 780 Route 63, Westmoreland · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Cheshire | (603) 399-7211 | $15.00 |
| Berlin City Clerk 168 Main Street, Berlin · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Coos | (603) 752-2340 | $15.00 |
| Pittsburg Town Clerk 1526 Main St, Pittsburg · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Coos | (603)538-6699 | $15.00 |
| Stark Town Clerk Office 1189 Stark Highway, Stark · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Coos | (603) 636-2118 | $15.00 |
| Stratford Town Clerk’s Office 1956 US Route 3, Stratford · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Coos | 603-922-5533 | $15.00 |
| Town of Colebrook 17 Bridge Street, Colebrook | Coos | (603) 237 – 4070 | $15.00 |
| Town of Gorham, NH 20 Park Street, Gorham | Coos | (603) 466-3322 | $15.00 |
| Town of Lancaster 25 Main Street, Lancaster | Coos | 603-788-3391 | $15.00 |
| Town of Lancaster / Town Clerk 25 Main Street, Lancaster · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Coos | (603) 788-2306 | $15.00 |
| Town of Whitefield 56 Littleton Road, Whitefield | Coos | (603) 837-9871 | $15.00 |
| Ashland Town Clerk 20 Highland Street,, Ashland · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Grafton | 603.968.4432 | $15.00 |
| City of Lebanon City Hall Level 2
51 N. Park St., Lebanon | Grafton | 603-448-3054 | $15.00 |
| Franconia Town Clerk 421 Main Street, Franconia · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Grafton | 603-823-5237 | $15.00 |
| Grafton Town Clerk 30 Providence Rd, Grafton · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Grafton | (603) 523-7700 | $15.00 |
| Groton Town Clerk/Tax Collector 754-A North Groton Rd, Groton · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Grafton | (603)744-8849 | $15.00 |
| Hanover Town Clerk’s Office 41 South Main Street, Hanover · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Grafton | 603-640-3200 | $15.00 |
| Haverhill, NH / Town Clerk 2975 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Grafton | 603-787-6200 | $15.00 |
Showing 60 of 192 offices — open a county above for the full list.
* State fee — this office has not published its own.
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New Hampshire birth certificate FAQs
How much does a New Hampshire birth certificate cost?
A certified New Hampshire birth certificate costs $15.00 ($15), and additional copies ordered at the same time are $10. County offices that publish their own fee charge between $12.00 and $15.00.
How long does it take to get a birth certificate in New Hampshire?
Standard processing is 20 business days. Expedited service: NA through state health dept (only available through Vitalchek) (NA through state health dept (only available through Vitalchek)). In-person requests at a county office are often same-day.
Where do I get a birth certificate in New Hampshire?
192 New Hampshire offices across 174 counties issue birth records: county clerks, registers of deeds and health departments listed on this page. You can also apply by mail to the state vital records office (New Hampshire Secretary of State - Division of Vital Records Administration), or order online.
Who can request a New Hampshire birth certificate?
New Hampshire issues certified copies to: 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. Records become public after 100 years.
What ID do I need for a New Hampshire birth certificate?
Accepted primary ID: Driver's License, Non-Driver Photo ID. If you have no primary ID, bring two of: 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.
Can I order a New Hampshire birth certificate online?
Yes. Prepare and submit your New Hampshire birth certificate application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.
Public records: Right-to-Know Law. Fees and processing times are set by New Hampshire and its counties and change without notice — confirm with the office before applying.