HB1260: (New Title) relative to marriage registration forms and delayed certificates of marriage and relative to the confidentiality of divorce records.

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• 457 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  rd the following on the marriage license after the marriage ceremony has taken place: certification that he or she is duly authorized to solemnize the marriage in accordance with RSA 457; the officiant's status, pursuant to RSA 457:31; the date of the marriage ceremony; the city, town or location and county where the couple were married; certification that the [bride and groom]marriage applicants were m

• 457:26 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  owing information on the marriage license: the date that the marriage license is issued, the signature of the clerk, and the name of the city or town of issuance. VI. Pursuant to RSA 457:26, the date that the marriage license is issued shall be not more than 90 days from the date that marriage intentions were filed. VII. Upon request of [the groom]either marriage applicants, the name of a legal guardian s

• 457:31 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  r the marriage ceremony has taken place: certification that he or she is duly authorized to solemnize the marriage in accordance with RSA 457; the officiant's status, pursuant to RSA 457:31; the date of the marriage ceremony; the city, town or location and county where the couple were married; certification that the [bride and groom]marriage applicants were married by the officiant in conformance with RSA

• 458 · amend · effective 2027-01-01

  e marriage applicant's names and place of residence; and the date of the marriage ceremony. 13 New Sections; Annulment, Divorce, and Separation; Miscellaneous Provisions. Amend RSA 458 by inserting after section 51-a the following new sections: 458:51-b Confidentiality of Certain Divorce Records. I. For purposes of this section: (a) “Uncontested divorce” means a divorce proceeding in which b

• 458:51-B · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  Any person who was granted a divorce within 15 years prior to the effective date of this section may petition the court to seal or redact records consistent with the provisions of RSA 458:51-b. Upon joint request of both former spouses, the court shall order such records sealed or redacted in accordance with RSA 458:51-b unless the court finds that: (a) A compelling public interest requires that the recor

• 5-C:1 · amend · effective 2027-01-01

  ive to the confidentiality of divorce records. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 Definitions; Marriage License. Amend RSA 5-C:1, XXII to read as follows: XXII. "Marriage license" means the vital record document that is completed by the [bride and groom]marriage applicants and the clerk of the town or city showing that all legal requirements h

• 5-C:102 · amend · effective 2027-01-01

  s not used for any reason, it shall be returned to the clerk of the town or city of issuance. 12 Disclosure of Information to Individuals; Direct and Tangible Interest. Amend RSA 5-C:102, XI to read as follows: XI. When publishing information regarding vital record events for statistical purposes in city or town reports, the following procedure shall apply. A written request from a resident that a pa

• 5-C:41 · amend · effective 2027-01-01

  age applicants and the clerk of the town or city showing that all legal requirements have been met and the couple is eligible to be married. 2 Marriage Registration Forms. Amend RSA 5-C:41 to read as follows: 5-C:41 Marriage Registration Forms. I. There shall be 2 forms for the completion of a marriage registration. The marriage application worksheet, which shall be the form that is used to record mar

• 5-C:42 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  cord who solemnized the marriage, shall be completed by the [bride, groom]marriage applicants, the officiant, and the clerk of the town or city in accordance with this section and RSA 5-C:42. The marriage license shall be the official copy of the certificate of marriage when the marriage is registered with the division. II. The marriage application worksheet may be completed online or offline ahead of time,

• 5-C:43 · amend · effective 2027-01-01

  end of the 90-day period, the clerk of the town or city shall follow the procedure for issuing a delayed certificate of marriage. 5 Distribution of the Marriage License. Amend RSA 5-C:43 Distribution of the Marriage License to read as follows: 5-C:43 Distribution of the Marriage License. After the clerk of a town or city has forwarded the completed marriage license to the division, the registrar shal

• 5-C:49 · amend · effective 2027-01-01

  applicants. The [bride and groom] marriage applicants shall provide the marriage license to the officiant prior to the marriage ceremony. 6 Officiant Responsibilities. Amend RSA 5-C:49, VI to read as follows: VI. In accordance with paragraph I, the officiant shall report the fact that a marriage has taken place, even if the [bride and groom] marriage applicants have a change of mind after the cerem

• 5-C:52 · amend · effective 2027-01-01

  wn or city. The date of the marriage shall be the date that the ceremony took place. 7 Marriage Registration Forms and Procedures; Delayed Certificate of Marriage Filing. Amend RSA 5-C:52 to read as follows: I. The registration of a marriage after 6 months from the actual date of the marriage shall be accomplished using a regular certificate of marriage, completed in accordance with RSA 5-C:42. II. R

• 5-C:53 · amend · effective 2027-01-01

  s shall be obtained by the clerk of the town or city on the new marriage record. 8 Marriage Registration Forms and Procedures; Delayed Certificate of Marriage Procedures. Amend RSA 5-C:53, III to read as follows: III. The clerk of the town or city shall send the completed form and all original supporting documentation to the division after his or her signature has been affixed. A copy of the completed

• 5-C:57 · amend · effective 2027-01-01

  to the [bride and groom]marriage applicants. 9 Marriage Registration Forms and Procedures; Application for and Preparation of a Certified Copy of a Marriage Certificate. Amend RSA 5-C:57 to read as follows: 5-C:57 Application for and Preparation of a Certified Copy of a Marriage Certificate. I. The following information shall be provided on an application for certified copy of marriage record, befor

• 5-C:85 · amend · effective 2027-01-01

  to the response letter any information which will assist in correcting the worksheet information; send a copy of the letter to the division; and prepare the appropriate form under RSA 5-C:85 to correct the vital record. 11 Registrar's Duties; Marriage Licenses. Amend RSA 5-C:97, I to read as follows: I. If the marriage license issued to the prospective [bride and groom]marriage applicants is not used

• 5-C:91 · amend · effective 2027-01-01

  ss, and telephone number. II. The applicant shall demonstrate a direct and tangible interest in the record. 10 False Information on the Marriage Application Worksheet. Amend RSA 5-C:91, I to read as follows: I. If it becomes known to the clerk of the town or city who has issued a marriage license that false information was given on the worksheet and included on the license, or if the clerk discover

• 5-C:97 · amend · effective 2027-01-01

  ation; send a copy of the letter to the division; and prepare the appropriate form under RSA 5-C:85 to correct the vital record. 11 Registrar's Duties; Marriage Licenses. Amend RSA 5-C:97, I to read as follows: I. If the marriage license issued to the prospective [bride and groom]marriage applicants is not used for any reason, it shall be returned to the clerk of the town or city of issuance. 12 D

RSAs mentioned by this document

• RSA 5-C · VITAL RECORDS ADMINISTRATION
• RSA 457 · MARRIAGES
• RSA 458 · ANNULMENT, DIVORCE AND SEPARATION
• RSA 457:26 · Marriage License
• RSA 457:31 · Solemnization of Marriage
• RSA 5-C:1 · Definitions
• RSA 5-C:102 · Disclosure of Information to Individuals; Direct and Tangible Interest
• RSA 5-C:41 · Marriage Registration Forms
• RSA 5-C:42 · Marriage License and Registration
• RSA 5-C:43 · Distribution of the Marriage License
• RSA 5-C:49 · Officiant Responsibilities
• RSA 5-C:52 · Delayed Certificate of Marriage
• RSA 5-C:53 · Delayed Certificate of Marriage Procedures
• RSA 5-C:57 · Application for and Preparation of a Certified Copy of a Marriage Certificate
• RSA 5-C:85 · General Forms for Amending or Correcting a Vital Record
• RSA 5-C:91 · False Information on the Marriage Application Worksheet
• RSA 5-C:97 · Marriage Licenses