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Is residency required for a marriage license in City of Manchester?

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In City of Manchester, there is no residency requirement. Anyone marrying in New Hampshire may apply with any city or town clerk in the state, whatever their place of residence, so Manchester will issue to a couple with no connection to the city. This is a statewide rule, not a Manchester concession. The license is then usable anywhere in New Hampshire, not only in the city that issued it.

Published rule and conditions

Marriage license residency rule
There is no residency requirement. Anyone marrying in New Hampshire may apply with any city or town clerk in the state, whatever their place of residence, so Manchester will issue to a couple with no connection to the city.

This is a statewide rule, not a Manchester concession. The license is then usable anywhere in New Hampshire, not only in the city that issued it.

Official requirement

Anyone wishing to be married in the State of New Hampshire must complete a Marriage License Application with any City or Town Clerk regardless of their place of residence.

Issuing office

City of Manchester Office of the City Clerk

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Official sources for this answer

  • Marriage Licenses and CeremoniesCity of Manchester Office of the City Clerk - checked July 30, 2026

    Anyone wishing to be married in the State of New Hampshire must complete a Marriage License Application with any City or Town Clerk regardless of their place of residence. Once the marriage license is issued, the couple is free to marry within any city or town in the State of New Hampshire within 90 days. Both individuals must appear at the same time between 8 am-3 pm (no later) in the Office of the City Clerk. Identification Requirements: (no photo or electronic copies) Proof of age (example - driver's license, passport, certified birth certificate); Photo identification (example - driver's license or passport); Certified copy of a final divorce certificate, if either applicant is divorced. An individual who has reached the age of 18 can marry. NH RSA 457:4. The fee to apply for a marriage license is $50.00. Payment can be made with cash, check, or credit card. There is no waiting period in the State of New Hampshire. The license is valid for use for 90 days from the date of the application. No witnesses are required, however, you are more than welcome to bring a small group of guests with you.

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