Marriage records in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, are available through several channels. HillsboroughNHCourt.us can help you find publicly available marriage record information for the county. You can also contact the town or city clerk that issued the marriage license, visit the New Hampshire Division of Vital Records Administration, or submit a request by mail. Because New Hampshire handles vital records at the town and city level, the specific clerk's office where the marriage took place is often the most direct source.
Hillsborough Marriage Records Search
In New Hampshire, marriage records are maintained at two levels: the town or city clerk where the marriage license was issued, and the New Hampshire Division of Vital Records Administration (DVRA) at the state level. Hillsborough County does not have a single county-level recorder for vital records. Instead, each municipality within the county — including Manchester, Nashua, Milford, and others — keeps its own marriage records through the respective city or town clerk's office.
The DVRA maintains a statewide index of marriages and can issue certified copies for marriages that occurred anywhere in New Hampshire. Marriage records on file include marriage licenses, marriage certificates returned by officiants, and historical records. For older records, the DVRA holds records dating back to 1640.
The two largest cities in Hillsborough County each have their own clerk's office:
Manchester City Clerk
Nashua City Clerk
New Hampshire Division of Vital Records Administration
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in Hillsborough
Fees for marriage record copies in New Hampshire are set by state statute (RSA 5-C). The same fee schedule applies whether you order from a town or city clerk or from the DVRA.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Certified copy (first copy) | $15.00 |
| Additional certified copies (same record, same order) | $10.00 each |
| Search fee (included in certified copy fee) | Included |
These fees apply to both town/city clerk offices and the state DVRA. Payment methods vary by office — most accept checks or money orders for mail requests, and some accept credit or debit cards for in-person or online orders. Processing times for mail requests are typically 4–6 weeks through the state office. In-person requests at a local clerk's office are often processed the same day.
Order Marriage Certificates Online or In Person in Hillsborough
There are three main ways to obtain a marriage certificate from Hillsborough County municipalities or the state vital records office:
Online
The New Hampshire DVRA partners with an online vital records ordering system through the Secretary of State's office. You can order certified copies of marriage certificates for marriages that occurred in any New Hampshire municipality, including those in Hillsborough County. An additional processing fee applies for online orders. You will need to provide:
- Full names of both spouses
- Date of marriage
- Place of marriage (town or city)
- Your relationship to the individuals on the record
- Valid photo ID
In Person
Visit the city or town clerk in the Hillsborough County municipality where the marriage took place. Walk-ins are generally accepted during regular business hours. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. If you are not a party named on the record, you may need to demonstrate a direct and tangible interest under RSA 5-C:9.
By Mail
Send your request to either the local clerk or the DVRA in Concord. Include the following:
- A completed vital records request form (available from the DVRA website or by calling the clerk's office)
- A check or money order for the appropriate fee, payable to the relevant city/town or "Treasurer, State of NH"
- A photocopy of your valid government-issued ID
- A self-addressed stamped envelope
- The names of both spouses, approximate date, and place of marriage
Only eligible individuals may obtain certified copies under New Hampshire law. Eligible requestors generally include the persons named on the record, their immediate family members, legal guardians, or those with a court order. Uncertified or informational copies may be available for genealogical research for marriages that occurred more than 100 years ago — contact the DVRA for details.
For questions about marriage records in Hillsborough County, start with the clerk's office in the town or city where the marriage was performed, or visit HillsboroughNHCourt.us for additional guidance on locating public records.