Birth Record

The City Clerk’s Office provides certified copies of birth records to immediate family members for births that occurred in Somersworth, New Hampshire prior to 1989 as well as for births that occurred in any city or town in the State of New Hampshire after 1988.  Certificates for Birth Records dated 1935 to present are in the State database and can be obtained in any NH City or town.  Records prior to 1935 must be obtained in the town or city of birth.

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Fees

$15.00 for one copy and $10.00 for each additional copy issued at the same time on the same record. Payment, in the tax office, can be made by cash, check, pin-less debit card or credit card (the City does not accept VISA). If requesting by mail, check is preferred. Please make your check out to the City of Somersworth.

Upon receiving the following information with the fee and a self-addressed stamped envelope, your request for a certified copy of a birth record will be processed. Staff strives to process all requests within two business days.

  • Name on Birth Certificate
  • Date of Birth
  • Place of Birth
  • Father’s Name
  • Mother’s Maiden Name
  • Purpose for Request
  • Relationship
  • Signature