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TOWN CLERK

Town Clerk
Kerri Parker

41 Main Street
Meredith, NH 03253
Phone (603) 279-4538
Fax (603) 279-1042
Email
Hours of Operation: 8AM to 5PM Monday-Friday

The Town Clerk's office handles registrations and records including dog licenses, marriage licenses, vital records copies, vehicle registration, and voter registration. Kerri Parker, the Town Clerk, serves as a member of the NH City and Town Clerks Association and the New England Association of City and Town Clerks.

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SERVICES AND FEES

Dog License
Due annually by Apirl 30th
Fee Schedule: Altered (spayed/neutered) $6.50 Not Altered $9.00 Owner over 65 one dog for $2.00 A current rabies vaccination certificate and certificate of alteration must be presented when obtaining license.

Fire Permit
Permits to kindle fires out-of-doors are good for up to three days, beginning with the date of issue; seasonal permits for certain types of fires are also available. * Must show photo ID such as a driver's license.
* Must be at least 18 years of age.
* Must be a Meredith landowner or have written permission of the landowner.
* There is no charge for a fire permit; however, even with a valid permit, any damage caused as a result of a kindled fire becomes the obligation of the party responsible for kindling the fire.

Notary Public
Fee $5.00 per document
Photo ID must be presented.

Justice of the Peace
Fee $5.00 per document
Photo IDs must be presented.
Fee $50 for marriages and civil unions

Marriage License
Fee $45.00
License is good for 90 days.
Death/divorce records must be submitted where applicable.
Both parties must come in together to apply for license and submit photo ID.
Certified copies of birth certificates must be presented.

Establishing Legal Residency
Welcome! Please stop by the office to say hello and to complete a residency application. Establishing Meredith as your legal residence is a requirement to register a motor vehicle in New Hampshire. Non-resident registrations are possible for property owners who primarily garage their vehicles in Meredith. *Property owners establishing legal residency: Complete residency application
*Renters establishing legal residency: Please present your lease or rental agreement or bring in a statement from the property owner verifying your residence and complete the residency application.

Motor Vehicle License Plates
Regular license plates may be obtained from the Town Clerk for:
* vehicles under 26,000 lbs GVW
* trailers under 26,000 lbs GVW
* motorcycles
* tractors

Motor Vehicle Registration

Fees vary according to the make/model and year of vehicle.
In order to obtain a registration, please bring the following
* Registration Renewal - bring the current registration or notice of renewal
* New Registration / New Vehicle or Used Vehicle from Dealership- bring Title Application (Blue copy Town Clerks) completed by the dealership
* New Registration / Private Sale - 1991 or newer - title with transfer information filled in pre-1991 - bill of sale and either previous owner's registration or blue VIN verification form "TDMV19A" (can be obtained at Town Hall)
* Transfer of Registration - bring in current vehicle registration

Vital Records Copies
(birth, death, marriage)
Fee Schedule:
First copy $12.00
each additional copy requested at same time $8.00
You must have information on the name(s) of the party(s) involved, date of event, and supply your relationship to the subject(s) and a reason for the request

Voter Registration
A certificate of residency must be filled out in order to register to vote. Photo ID required.