HB1260

Relative to marriage registration forms and delayed certificates of marriage.

Complete·7/16/26

New Hampshire HB1260 revises marriage registration forms and procedures, including delayed certificates of marriage.

New Hampshire HB1260 amends marriage registration forms and procedures, including delayed certificates of marriage. The bill specifies that marriage applicants can retain their surnames, change to the other party's surname, or hyphenate both surnames. It mandates that marriage licenses be issued within 90 days of filing intentions and outlines procedures for delayed certificates of marriage. The bill also details the information required on marriage application worksheets and licenses, including personal details and officiant information.

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Calendar

Mar 24

1:00 PM

Judiciary Hearing

Mar 24

1:05 PM

Judiciary Hearing

History

Jul 16

House

Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 296; eff. 9/8/2026

Jul 1

House

Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026

Jun 30

Senate

Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 15