The New Hampshire Division of Vital Records at the New Hampshire State Archives can provide certified birth, marriage, divorce, and death certificates if you visit in person or submit a completed application with payment in US funds and photo ID. They do not support online vital record requests.

Certificate Application

Submit the completed application (with payment in U.S. funds ONLY and photo identification) to:

NH DEPARTMENT OF STATE
DIVISION OF VITAL RECORDS ADMINISTRATION
REGISTRATION / CERTIFICATION
71 SOUTH FRUIT STREET
CONCORD, NH  03301-2410

“In addition to all 234 local City and Town Clerks, the Division of Vital Records Administration (DVRA) issues certified copies of birth, death, marriage, divorce and civil union certificates to qualified individuals and agencies that provide a “direct and tangible” interest in obtaining a record.  Click here to find out about your access rights to our records.”

“In order to obtain certified copies of Vital Records, you must complete the above application and send it to the DVRA or visit your local City or Town Clerk and pay a search fee.  The current fee is $15, plus any additional expenses incurred for credit card transactions.  This fee is payable whether or not a record is found.  Alternative pricing may be made for state agencies and federal government agencies for non-certified copies or verification of vital events.  Additional copies of the same record issued at the same time are $10.”

“All individuals requesting a certified copy of a record (RSA 5-C:102, VI) must present positive identification including, but not limited to, a driver’s license, passport or other picture identification or in the absence of acceptable picture identification shall complete the form Documentation Evidence for Individuals Not Possessing An Acceptable Picture Identification.”