- ULC Ordination Recognized: Yes
- Minister Registration Required: Sometimes
- State Residency: Relevant
- Minimum Age to Officiate: 18
- Marriage License Waiting Period: None
- Marriage License Validity Period: 90 Days
- Marriage License Return Period: By Expiration
- Documents Recommended: Letter of Good Standing, Ordination Kit
How to Become an Ordained Minister in New Hampshire
If you haven't yet become ordained with the Universal Life Church, that is the first step. Anyone willing can become a legal minister of the ULC, one of the world's largest religious organizations. Online ordination is fast, easy, and completely free. Once you have your minister license, you'll be eligible to officiate a wedding. To become a minister, start by clicking the button below!
How to Officiate a Wedding in New Hampshire
Contact your local City/Town Clerk's office. Introduce yourself as a minister officiating a wedding, and ask them what documents they will need from you. Minister registration is generally required if you are not a resident of New Hampshire. Even if you are a resident, there's a possibility that the city/town clerk will ask you to present proof of your ordination, so it's best to be prepared. Rest assured that any materials or documents you might need are available in the Church Supplies section of our website.
Select your county to view contact information for each office:
Boscawen
116 North Main Street
Boscawen, NH 03303
(603) 753-9188 ext. 310
(603) 753-9184
Boscawen website »
Brentwood
1 Dalton Rd
Brentwood, NH 03833
(603) 642-6400 ext. 13 & 14
(603) 642-6310
Brentwood website »
Bridgewater
1062 River Rd.
Bridgewater, NH 03222
(603) 968-7911
(603) 968-3506
Bridgewater website »
Brookline
1 Main Street- Lower Level
Brookline, NH 03033
(603) 673-8855 x218
(603) 673-8802
Brookline website »
Campton
10 Gearty Way
Campton, NH 03223
(603) 726-3223 x-102 or x-103
(603) 726-9817
Campton website »
Canterbury
10 Hackleboro Rd.
Canterbury, NH 03224
(603) 783-0153
(603) 783-0501
Canterbury website »
Charlestown
233 Main Street
Charlestown, NH 03603
(603) 826-5821
(603) 826-5181
Charlestown website »
Claremont
58 Opera House Square
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 542-7003
(603) 542-7014
Claremont website »
Dunbarton
1011 School Street
Dunbarton, NH 03046
(603) 774-3547 x 107
(603) 774-5541
Dunbarton website »
Fitzwilliam
13 Templeton Tnpk.
Fitzwilliam, NH 03447
(603) 585-7214
(603) 585-7744
Fitzwilliam website »
Francestown
27 Main Street
Francestown, NH 03043
(603) 547-6251
(603) 547-2622
Francestown website »
Greenfield
7 Sawmill Road
Greenfield, NH 03047
(603) 547-2782 ext. 2
(603) 547-3004
Greenfield website »
Greenland
11 Town Square
Greenland, NH 03840
(603) 431-7111 ext 1
(603) 430-3761
Greenland website »
Harrisville
705 Chesham Rd
Harrisville, NH 03450
(603) 827-5546
(603) 827-2917
Harrisville website »
Kensington
95 Amesbury Rd.
Kensington, NH 03833
(603) 772-5423 ext. 1
(603) 772-6841
Kensington website »
Laconia
45 Beacon Street E, Floor 1
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 527-1265
(603) 524-1766
Laconia website »
Littleton
125 Main Street, Suite 200
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-3996 ext. 20
(603) 444-0735
Littleton website »
Londonderry
268B Mammoth Road
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 432-1100 x 195
(603) 421-9617
Londonderry website »
Lyndeborough
9 Citizens' Hall Road
Lyndeborough, NH 03082
(603) 654-5955 x 224
(603) 654-5777
Lyndeborough website »
Manchester
One City Hall Plaza
Manchester, NH 03101
(603) 624-6455
(603) 624-6481
Manchester website »
Marlborough
236 Main Street
Marlborough, NH 03455
(603) 876-4529
(603) 876-4703
Marlborough website »
Merrimack
6 Baboosic Lake Road
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-3651
(603) 423-8539
Merrimack website »
Mont Vernon
Two South Main Street
Mont Vernon, NH 03057
(603) 673-9126
(603) 673-0914
Mont Vernon website »
Moultonborough
6 Holland Street
Moultonborough, NH 03254
(603) 476-2347
(603) 476-2778
Moultonborough website »
New Boston
7 Meetinghouse Hill Road
New Boston, NH 03070
(603) 487-2500 X 131
(603) 487-2975
New Boston website »
New Castle
49 Main Street
New Castle, NH 03854
(603) 431-6710 ext 11
(603) 433-6198
New Castle website »
New Hampton
6 Pinnacle Hill Road
New Hampton, NH 03256
(603) 744-8454
(603) 744-0671
New Hampton website »
New Ipswich
661 Turnpike Road
New Ipswich, NH 03071
(603) 878-2772 Ext. 419
(603) 878-3855
New Ipswich website »
North Hampton
237 Atlantic Avenue
North Hampton, NH 03862
(603) 964-6029
(603) 964-2906
North Hampton website »
Northumberland
19 Main Street
Northumberland, NH 03582
(603) 636-1450
(603) 636-6098
Northumberland website »
Northwood
818 First New Hampshire Turnpike
Northwood, NH 03261
(603) 942-5586 ext 201
(603) 942-9107
Northwood website »
Rollinsford
667 Main Street
Rollinsford, NH 03869
(603) 742-2510
(603) 740-0254
Rollinsford website »
Somersworth
One Government Way
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-9511
(603) 692-9574
Somersworth website »
South Hampton
3 Hilldale Avenue
South Hampton, NH 03827
(603) 394-7696
(603) 394-2134
South Hampton website »
Springfield
2750 Main Street
Springfield, NH 03284
(603) 763-4805
(603) 763-3336
Springfield website »
Strafford
12 Mountain View Drive
Strafford, NH 03884
(603) 664-2192 ext.102
(603) 664-7276
Strafford website »
Stratham
10 Bunker Hill Ave
Stratham, NH 03885
(603) 772-4741 ext.140
(603) 775-0517
Stratham website »
Swanzey
620 Old Homestead Highway
Swanzey, NH 03446
(603) 352-7411 x102
(603) 352-6250
Swanzey website »
Tuftonboro
240 Middle Road
Tuftonboro, NH 03816
(603) 569-4539 Ext. 11
(603) 569-4328
Tuftonboro website »
Wakefield
2 High St
Sanbornville, NH 03872
(603) 522-6205 ext 306
(603) 522-6794
Wakefield website »
Washington
7 Halfmoon Pond Rd.
Washington, NH 03280
(603) 495-3667
(603) 495-1739
Washington website »
Waterville Valley
14 TAC Lane
Waterville Valley, NH 03215
(603) 236-4730
Waterville Valley website »
Westmoreland
780 Route 63
Westmoreland, NH 03467
(603) 399-7211
(603) 399-4386
Westmoreland website »
Whitefield
56 Littleton Road
Whitefield, NH 03598
(603) 837-9871
(603) 837-3148
Whitefield website »
Winchester
1 Richmond Road
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4951 Ext 104
(603) 239-4146
Winchester website »
Wolfeboro
84 South Main Street
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-5328
(603) 569-8167
Wolfeboro website »

What Do You Need to Perform a Wedding in New Hampshire
Once you've determined what you need, simply log in to your account and order the materials from our online catalog. Based on the feedback we've received from our ministers in New Hampshire, we recommend getting a Classic Wedding Kit and a Letter of Good Standing. Please remember to place your order well in advance of the wedding to avoid complications. Keep in mind that the couple may also like to see your ordination credentials!
How to Get a New Hampshire Marriage License
As a minister, you should be aware of the existing marriage laws in New Hampshire. For example, if the couple plans to get a Hillsborough County marriage license, you should double-check that they understand how marriage licenses work. In New Hampshire, the license is valid for 90 days. There is no mandatory waiting period between the time it is picked up, and when the ceremony can be legally performed. Finally, the signed marriage license must be returned to the issuing office before it expires.
How to Perform a Wedding
Congratulations, you're ready to officiate the wedding! If you need any assistance in this important task, we encourage you to utilize the tools below. Together these exclusive resources include everything you'll need to craft the perfect wedding ceremony for any couple. Created with our ministers in mind, they offer tips and helpful information for all aspects of performing a ceremony. Fun fact: many ULC ministers have become professional officiants using these tools as a guide!
Finalizing the Marriage
After you perform the ceremony, you will sign the marriage license along with the couple. Your title is 'minister', the ceremony type is 'religious', and the denomination is 'non-denominational'. You will not be required to provide a license number, and witnesses are not required. You may also wish to give the couple a commemorative gift, like a marriage certificate to mark their special day. Last thing: make sure the signed license gets resubmitted to the marriage office before the deadline!
New Hampshire Marriage Laws
Marriage laws in New Hampshire are primarily directed by Chapter 457 of Title 43 of the state code. This section defines persons authorized to perform a marriage in the State of New Hampshire, which includes ordained ministers of the Universal Life Church, among other individuals. We've reproduced the relevant portion below:
457:31 Solemnization of Marriage. " A marriage may be solemnized in the following manner:
I. In a civil ceremony by a justice of the peace as commissioned by the state, by a state supreme court justice, superior court judge, or circuit court judge, and by judges of the United States appointed pursuant to Article III of the United States Constitution, by bankruptcy judges appointed pursuant to Article I of the United States Constitution, or by United States magistrate judges appointed pursuant to federal law; or
II. In a religious ceremony by any minister of the gospel in the state who has been ordained according to the usage of his or her denomination, resides in the state, and is in regular standing with the denomination; by any member of the clergy who is not ordained but is engaged in the service of the religious body to which he or she belongs, and who resides in the state, after being licensed therefor by the secretary of state; or within his or her parish, by any minister residing out of the state, but having a pastoral charge wholly or partly in this state.