New Hampshire became the sixth state to legalize
gay marriage on June 3, 2009. The law took effect Jan. 1, 2010, replacing
civil unions. On January 1, 2011, all civil unions in the state became
marriages unless otherwise dissolved
or previously converted to marriage.
Please click on an area to find a JP. (If clicking
doesn't work, please scroll down to the text area below.)
We recommend that you look at all pages in New
Hampshire when seeking the perfect JP for your ceremony.
Remember that a NH JP may officiate ANYWHERE in the state. How to get a marriage license.
New Hampshire became the sixth state to legalize gay marriage on June 3, 2009. The law took effect Jan. 1, 2010, replacing civil unions. On January 1, 2011, all civil unions in the state became marriages unless otherwise dissolved or previously converted to marriage.
Who can perform marriages in New Hampshire?
- a
New Hampshire JP
- A non-resident JP who is authorized to perform marriages in
his or her state may
apply for permission to officiate in NH.
- Other officiants
Please click on an area to find a JP. (If clicking doesn't work, please scroll down to the text area below.) We recommend that you look at all pages in New Hampshire when seeking the perfect JP for your ceremony.Remember that a NH JP may officiate ANYWHERE in the state.
How to get a marriage license.