Certified Copies in New Hampshire: Where and What It Costs
Certified copies
Ordering Certified Copies in New Hampshire
Where to order a certified vital record or corporate record issued in New Hampshire, what it costs, what the office requires, and what happens to it afterwards.
- Birth certificate
- $15.00 first copy, $10.00 each additional
- Death certificate
- $15.00 first, $10.00 additional
- Marriage
- $15.00 first, $10.00 additional
- Divorce
- $15.00 first, $10.00 additional
Vital records
Issued by: New Hampshire Division of Vital Records Administration
Post to: Division of Vital Records Administration, Archives & Records Building, 9 Ratification Way, Concord, NH 03301-2455
Verify current fees: (603) 271-4651
| Record | Certified copy |
|---|---|
| Birth | $15.00 first copy, $10.00 each additional |
| Death | $15.00 first, $10.00 additional |
| Marriage | $15.00 first, $10.00 additional |
| Divorce | $15.00 first, $10.00 additional |
What New Hampshire requires
- A written request plus photo ID with signature, or a notarised assignment of access from the registrant.
- Include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Payment to Treasurer, State of New Hampshire.
- Automated records are available from any participating city or town clerk, which is often faster than the state.
Corporate records
A certificate of good standing and certified copies of formation documents for a New Hampshire entity come from New Hampshire Secretary of State, normally online and often the same day.
New Hampshire Secretary of State
- Order from the state where the entity was formed, not where it trades.
- A certificate of good standing is a statement of current status. A certified copy of the articles is a different product; if a foreign authority asks for the formation documents, you need the latter.
- Ask for a certified or exemplified copy. A plain download from the state website carries no seal and cannot be authenticated.
What happens next
Once you hold the certified copy, authentication in New Hampshire goes through New Hampshire Secretary of State.
Questions people actually ask
Where do I order a New Hampshire birth certificate?
From New Hampshire Division of Vital Records Administration. Post to Division of Vital Records Administration, Archives & Records Building, 9 Ratification Way, Concord, NH 03301-2455. A certified copy is $15.00 first copy, $10.00 each additional.
Does the New Hampshire Secretary of State issue birth certificates?
No. Vital records come from the health department; the Secretary of State handles corporate records and, in most states, the apostille. They are separate offices with separate fees.
What will New Hampshire reject?
A written request plus photo ID with signature, or a notarised assignment of access from the registrant.
Can I have it apostilled straight away?
Yes, and that is the right order. Order the certified copy first, then send it for authentication. Do not sign, stamp or laminate it in between, and do not open a sealed envelope.
This guide is published by a private document processing service. It is not legal advice and we are not a government agency. Requirements change without notice, so confirm anything critical with the mission before you post documents.
