NH House Testimony

HB1260

House · 2026 sessionDemocraticSigned into law

Marriage registration and delayed certificates

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Permits marriage applicants to complete applications in advance, establishes a fee for filing delayed marriage certificates, and updates related statutory language to be gender neutral.

relative to marriage registration forms and delayed certificates of marriage.

MunicipalitiesDomestic Relations

Status

Signed into law · July 16, 2026
  1. Introduced
  2. House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Division of testimony

3 submissions
Support 3Oppose 0Neutral 0
Sherry FarrellSupportLondonderry, NHfor MyselfFeb 11, 2026

As the Londonderry Town Clerk, I support this bill.

Ken StorySupportGrantham, NHfor Myself and as President of the New Hampshire City & Town Clerks Association (NHCTCA)Feb 11, 2026

I am writing to support this bill. It will help simplify the marriage license application process and make it easier for both applicants and clerks.

Deborah BakieSupportStratham, NHfor MyselfFeb 11, 2026

Position recorded without written comment.