New Hampshire vital records are held by the Division of Vital Records Administration within the Department of State under RSA Chapter 5-C. Certified birth, death, marriage, and divorce records cost $15 (first copy) / $10 each additional; orders are placed at the state office in Concord, online via VitalChek, or at the city/town clerk where the event occurred.
About New Hampshire Vital Records
New Hampshire Vital Records
County Records
Deaths | Cemetery Records
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New Hampshire cemeteries and index of interments, including cemetery maps and grave site photos.
Births | before 1900
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New Hampshire birth registrations filed before 1900, including document images.
Births and Christenings 1714-1904
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Index of almost 400,000 New Hampshire Births and Christenings recorded between 1714 and 1904.
Deaths | 1654-1947
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New Hampshire deaths and burials record filed between 1654 and 1947, including document images.
Deaths and Burials 1784-1949
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New Hampshire Deaths and Burials recorded between 1784 and 1949.
Deaths | Social Security Administration
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Social Security reported deaths in New Hampshire.
Statewide Records
New Hampshire Vital Records
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Order vital records from the New Hampshire Division of Vital Records Administration.
New Hampshire Vital Records | Online Query
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Search New Hampshire vital events for birth, death, marriage, and divorce online.
City Records
Dover Birth Announcements
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Dover Community News service for Birth Records that appeared in the Dover area 2000-2004.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I get a New Hampshire birth or death certificate?
New Hampshire's state vital records office issues certified copies. County clerks or local health departments often handle local copies faster.
Are vital records free to view online?
Indexes may be free; certified birth, death, marriage, and divorce copies cost a fee.
Who can request a confidential record?
Certified birth and death copies are typically restricted to the registrant and immediate family. Informational copies are open.
How do I find older marriage or divorce records?
Older records often reside with the county clerk or town clerk where the event occurred — see the County tab.