§ 457:32-a — Judges of the United States and the State of New Hampshire

I. The secretary of state may issue a special license to marry a couple within this state:
(a) To a judge of the United States residing in this state who is appointed pursuant to Article III of the United States Constitution, to a judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court residing in this state and appointed pursuant to Article I of the United States Constitution, or to a United States magistrate judge residing in this state and appointed pursuant to federal law; or
(b) To a state supreme court justice, superior court judge, or circuit court judge.
II. There shall be a fee of $25 for each such license, and the secretary of state shall maintain a record of all such special licenses issued. A copy of the marriage license of the couple proposed to be married shall be filed with the secretary of state who shall maintain a permanent record of all such marriage licenses and the name and residence of the judge or magistrate performing the ceremony.

Legislative History

1998, 294:2. 2001, 11:2. 2014, 9:2, eff. July 13, 2014.