In Person

You may walk-in with all the required information and appropriate fee either by cash, check or money order payable to " Treasurer-State of New Hampshire"

Division of Vital Records Administration

Archives Building

71 South Fruit Street

Concord, NH 03301-2410

By Mail

Mail the completed application form, with a legal size self-addressed stamped envelope and check or money order for the search fee. Do not send cash. Mail to:

Division of Vital Records Administration

Archives Building

71 South Fruit Street

Concord, NH 03301-2410

Apply Online (VitalChek.com)

• It's the easiest and most efficient method for ordering official death certificates records and other vital records because there is less room for error when you enter the information yourself. Our simple forms have built-in editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.

Order official, certified death certificates from New Hampshire Vital Records online quickly and securely

• VitalChek is an official service, authorized by New Hampshire Vital Records, to securely order certified New Hampshire vital records, like death certificates. Other online services may not be authorized by New Hampshire Vital Records, and may charge additional fees without providing approved services or guaranteeing confidentiality of your data.
• As a government-approved organization for 25 years, VitalChek safely delivers millions of vital records every year and is Americas No.1 resource for ordering certified vital records across the nation. VitalChek makes purchasing your familys most important documents, such as New Hampshire death certificates, simple, fast and secure:
  • Simple step-by-step ordering with easy to use editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.
  • Fast online ordering, processing & delivery options to help get your certificate as quickly as possible.
  • Secure ordering processes that are designed to help protect your identity online.
• VitalChek offers the convenience of ordering New Hampshire death certificates for yourself or your family from the privacy of your home or office, 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, with no hidden fees or unexplained charges. No traffic, no standing in line, no parking, no hassles.

All individuals requesting a certified copy of a record must present positive identification

• A drivers license,
• passport or other government issued picture identification

Or
Those without acceptable photo identification shall supply a photocopy of two (2) documents listed below. Any document submitted shall be in the name of the individual requesting the record.

• Utility Bills
• Social Security Card / DD-214
• Bank Statements
• Hospital Birth Worksheet
• Car Registration
• Lease/Rental Agreement
• Copy of income tax return
• Pay stub (W-2)
• Personal check with address
• Voter Registration Card
• A previously issued vital record/marriage license
• Disability award from SSA
• Letter from government agency requesting a vital record, e.g., DHS, WIC
• Department of Corrections Identification Card

Contact Details

Division of Vital Records Administration

Archives Building

71 South Fruit Street

Concord, NH 03301-2410

Certificates may also be obtained from your local county. Use the contact information below to inquire.

Belknap County : 64 Court Street Laconia, NH 03246-3679
Phone: 603.524.3570 Website

Carroll County : Rt 171 Ossipee, NH 03864
Phone: 603.539.7751

Cheshire County : 33 W Street Keene, NH 03431-3355
Phone: 603.352.6902 Website

Cos County : PO Box 309 Lancaster, NH 03584-0309
Phone: 603.788.4900 Website

Grafton County : North Haverhill; RR 1 Box 67; North Haverhill, NH 03774
Phone:. 603.787.6941

Hillsborough County : 22 Main St PO Box 45 Newport, NH 03773-0045
Phone: 603.863.3450 Website

Merrimack County : 163 N Main Street Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 603.225.5501 Website

Rockingham County : # 10 Rt. 125 Brentwood, NH 03833
Phone: 603.642.5256 Website

Strafford County : 250 County Farm Rd PO Box 799 Dover, NH 03820
Phone: 603.742.3065 Website

Sullivan County : 22 Main St PO Box 45 Newport, NH 03773-0045
Phone: 603.863.3450 Website

Certified copies of New Hampshire death certificates will be issued to the next of kin or to persons with a legal right to the certificate.

In person/by mail/online

• Certified copy: $15.00
• Additional copy: $10.00 each

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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In Person

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By Mail

Minimum 20 business days from receipt of your request

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• The New Hampshire Division of Vital Records (New Hampshire Vital Records) issues certified copies of New Hampshire death certificatesfor events which occurred within the State of New Hampshire.
• New Hampshire vital records are considered to be private and New Hampshire Statute restricts access to them to only those individuals who can demonstrate a "direct and tangible interest" in the record. Certain older records are exempt from these access restrictions. Death records prior to 1911 are available with unrestricted access.
• You may order your certificate by mail, in person and/or by online (VitalChek)
• A legible photo-copy of the applicants government issued photo id must be included with this request (i.e. drivers license, non-drivers ID, passport).
• Please make checks or money orders payable to "Treasurer-State of New Hampshire"
• While requesting the certified copy of death certificate must mention that with cause of death or without cause of death certificate
• Also enclose a stamped, self-addressed, business-letter-sized envelope

• Full Name of deceased
• Sex
• Date of death
• Place of death
• Issued with or with out cause
• Applicant's name and address
• Applicant's phone number
• E-mail
• Reason for certificate request
• Your relationship as applicant to the Registrant
• Applicant signature
• Photocopy of Gov Issued ID

If you want to obtain certified death certificate or if you would like to have an additional copy of certified death certificate you can obtain one with following the procedure given below.

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Certified copies of death certificates that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds and other legal purposes.

• New Hampshire Vital Records Administration

http://sos.nh.gov/vital_records.aspx

• VitalChek

http://www.vitalchek.com/death-certificates/new-hampshire/new-hampshire-vital-records

• Failure to sign & submit two acceptable documents in place of the required picture identification shall result in the application being rejected & returned to the requester. One of the documents must reflect current physical address.
• State office has records since 1640. Copies of records may be obtained from State office or from City or Town Clerk in place where event occurred or the license was registered. Recent records (birth since 1983, death since 1990, and marriage since 1989) may be obtained from ANY City or Town running the Vital Records Automated software called NHVRIN.
• Additional copies ordered at the same time are $10.00 each.