To assist NH residents with registering to vote, town and city clerks can now issue free

certified copies of New Hampshire vital records for voter registration purposes only.

These free records, and the process to issue them, are different from other New

Hampshire vital records.

What Does the Free Certified Copy for Voter Registration Look Like?

The Free Voter Registration Certified Copy prints with a watermark indicating that it is

valid for New Hampshire voter registration purposes only. It will still be issued on safety

paper, signed by the clerk or deputy (or signature stamped by an assistant) and sealed

with the town or city seal. It also has a section for the NH Election Official to complete

when receiving the free certified copy along with the voter registration application.

Who Can Obtain a Free Certified Copy for Voter Registration?

Like other vital records, the record will be issued to the individual or a member of his/her

immediate family or the registrant’s legal guardian or legal representative with a tangible

interest in assisting a voter exercising their right to vote. (Proof of legal representation or

guardianship must be provided.)

Where Are Free Certified Copies for Voter Registration Issued?

Certified copies of vital events can be issued by any New Hampshire town or city clerk in their town/city office. The records can also be issued by the Division of Vital Records. Vital event records are for the following:

• Birth: 1935 to present (excluding 1949-1950)

• Marriage: 1960 to present

• Divorce: 1979 to present

• Civil Union: 2008 & 2009

• Dissolution: 2008 to present

For events that are not listed above please contact the Division of Vital Records. Divorces prior to 1979 will need to be requested directly from the Division of Vital Records.

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The Application Process:

It is important for the applicant to understand that the record(s) may only be used for the

purpose of registering to vote in the State of New Hampshire. The voter is prohibited

from using the record for any other purpose including for registering to vote in another

state. The record must also be surrendered to a NH Election Official when registering

to vote. A new application has been created because of these caveats. It is called the

“Application for a Free Certified Copy of a New Hampshire Vital Record for New

Hampshire Voter Registration.” The applicant must complete the form, and like any other vital record request, must provide proof of identity. 

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