FAQ NHJP

Frequently asked questions:

I am planning my wedding soon when should I look for a Justice of the Peace.

Like everything else with your wedding don't Waite until the last minute you should start shopping around for a (Justice of the Peace) 6 to 8 months before your wedding some times even earlier .

Why should you Choose Me for your JP?

There is no reason to choose me over another JP other than I am totally up front ,My rates are very reasonable , I am willing to meet with you free of charge if you like . I have been doing this for several years now and have had no complaints. I also offer something many other JP's do not offer , My wife is also a JP if something were to happen to me and I could not do you ceremony (if I got sick) you would not be stuck looking for a JP at the last minuet my wife would be able to step in and perform your ceremony for you .

Will the (Justice of the Pease) charge just to talk to us about our wedding plans?

Many JP's will charge just to talk to you, now it does take their time to talk to you but if you give them the job then you should ask them to refund the consultation fee and see what they say. I never charge for the first consultation and never charge if you call with questions . I will try to answer your questions even if I don't get the job.

What is the (Marriage license ) application and where do I get it ?

An application for a (Marriage License ) may be made in any city or town in the state of New Hampshire and the marriage license shall be issued for a marriage ceremony to be performed in any city or town in the state of New Hampshire. <Click Here>
<Click Here> for a list of all the towns clerks and their telephone numbers in the state .

Do Both the prospective bride and groom have to go together to get the license or can we go one at a time?

Both applicants need to go to the town clerk's office to apply for a marriage license.

The prospective Parties shall appear in person to the clerk of the town or city to file their intentions and to sign the application for the marriage/civil union license unless either party or both are members of the armed forces and unable to appear in person. If either party or both is a member of the armed forces and is unable to appear in person, the following shall apply: the armed services' legal representative shall prepare the marriage application worksheet; the completed application worksheet shall be signed by the service person; the armed services' legal representative, company commander or other superior officer, shall sign a statement attesting that the information provided is correct; the service person, if unable to appear, shall submit a signed statement authorizing the non-service person to sign for both the bride and groom; the completed application, and signed release if applicable, shall then be forwarded to the clerk of the town or city who issued the application; when the application worksheet is received by the clerk of the town or city, it shall then be used as an acceptable substitute for the personal appearance of the service person; the license shall then be prepared pursuant to RSA 5-C:41 with the non-service applicant being permitted to sign the license for both the bride and groom; and the application worksheet received from the service person shall be retained permanently by the clerk of the town or city.
I Am not sure how the above statement works for same sex Unions , I don't think the military recognizes same sex Unions so I don't think a commander will represent you that is just a guess on my part it would be best to check with both the town clerk and he military commander .

How expensive is a marriage License in NH ?
The license fee is $7.00 to the town and $38.00 to the state total of $45.00 many couples come up from Massachusetts to get married because the cost is much lower and no blood test required. We are located just 15 Min from the boarder in South Derry NH.

How soon can I get married?

The three day waiting period has been repealed July 01 2006.

There is no waiting period you get the license you can get married immediately .

So you can get married as soon as the town clerk issues you the license .

But for You should apply at least 7 days before the ceremony-it is advisable to apply not less than a month before the wedding. (It is important to remember that many town clerks have limited office hours 1/2 days or just 1 or 2 days a week .) Please call the town clerk before going to see what their hours are and what information they will need from you. (the only reason for this time frame is you don't want to Waite until the last minute)

Some Town Clerks Offices are open late one day a week Derry NH for example is open on Wednesdays until 7:00 PM But the town Clerk also asks that you get there at least 1 hour before they close to process the application.

You may need to bring:

- Photo identification (driver's license)
- certified copy of birth certificate only if you are 25 yrs or younger
- if divorced, a certified copy of divorce decree, if widowed, spouse's death certificate The key here is certified must have a stamp on it or a raised seal.

There no waiting period from the time of issue, until the ceremony can be performed,

How Long is the Marriage license good for?
The license is valid for 90 days from issuance.

Do I need a Blood Test?
You do not need a blood test or witnesses.

Do I need Two witnesses?

You do not need witnesses in the State of New Hampshire You do Need a The Justice of the Peace or see below. (ME) :-)

Who can perform the marriage ceremony?
Marriage may be solemnized by a justice of the peace as commissioned in the state; by any minister of the gospel in the state who has been ordained according to the usage of his or her denomination, resides in the state, and is in regular standing with the denomination; by any clergyman who is not ordained but is engaged in the service of the religious body to which he or she belongs, resides in the state, after being licensed there for by the secretary of state; within his or her parish, by any minister residing out of the state, but having a pastoral charge wholly or partly in this state; by judges of the United States appointed pursuant to Article III of the United States Constitution, by bankruptcy judges appointed pursuant to Article I of the United States Constitution, or by United States magistrate judges appointed pursuant to federal law.

How much does it cost for a JP? <Click Here> for my rates.

For any additional questions Please call me at 603-216-5159

or can be reached on my Verizon cell @603-867-2708

Email jim@nhjp.com

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The first consultation is free I would love to meet with you and discus any question you may have .We could go over some sample ceremonies and you can decide if I am the right JP for you .Of course this is at no charge to you .

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