Marriage/Civil Union Licenses

The Town Clerk may issue a marriage/civil union license to the applicants the same day of the application, provided all signatures and statutory requirements are met.

You will need:

• Proof of age (Driver License, State Issued ID or Passport will suffice)
• Picture ID (Driver License, State Issued ID or Passport will suffice)

If either party has been previously married you will also need an original (NOT a photocopy) of the following:

• A certified copy of a final divorce decree, if the applicant is divorced
• A certified copy of an annulment decree, if the applicant’s previous marriage was annulled.
• A certified copy of a death certificate of a former spouse, if applicant is widowed

Both parties must appear in person to file marriage/civil union intentions as the signature of each applicant is required.

The license shall be valid for a period of not more than 90 days from the date of filing. Currently, the marriage/civil union license fee is $50.00. 

IMPORTANT INFO:

Lincoln Town Hall does NOT have a Justice of the Peace available on site to perform ceremonies.

Who can perform ceremonies? Anyone (with a few caveats of course)!

• A Justice of the Peace commissioned in the State of New Hampshire;
• Any minister of the gospel in New Hampshire who:

1. Has been ordained according to the usage of his or her denomination; and
2. Resides in New Hampshire; and
3. Is in regular standing with the denomination.

• Any minister who resides outside of New Hampshire but has a pastoral charge wholly or partly in New Hampshire, if the marriage is performed within his/her parish.

OR

• If your officiant does not have the above designations or is not a New Hampshire resident, they must apply for a Special Marriage License in order to perform the ceremony through the NH Secretary of States Office Quick Start Platform. For more information on who is eligible and to apply, click here.