Rochester City Clerk

31 Wakefield Street

City of Rochester

County of Strafford

State of New Hampshire

Local Office

The Rochester City Clerk's Office issues certified copies of Strafford birth certificates, Strafford death certificates and Strafford marriage records for events that occurred in Strafford, New Hampshire. You may order copies of Strafford vital records through this office or their state equivalent. Check the New Hampshire state page for a full list of available offices.

Rochester City Clerk Map

Direction Walk-in 603-332-2130

About Rochester City Clerk

New Hampshire joined the union on June 21, 1788, becoming the 9th U.S. state. It is located in the New England region of the northeastern United States. Due to its granite formations and quarries, it is often nicknamed “The Granite State”.

The state of New Hampshire is the 5th smallest by size and the 10th least populous. In 2020, the population was recorded as 1,3770,529.

Hillsborough County is the most populous in the state, followed by Rockingham County, Merrimack County, Strafford County, and Grafton County. The capital of New Hampshire is Concord, and the largest city is Manchester.

The Division of Vital Records can be found in Concord. Birth certificates go back to the year 1631, death records to 1654, and marriage records to 1652. Some divorce certificates are also available to the public.

Opening Hours

Monday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Thursday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Rochester City Clerk Services

Birth Certificate State Fee$15

Death Certificate State Fee$15

Marriage Certificate State Fee$15

Rochester City Clerk FAQs

The process for the proper authorities to process your application for an official copy of your New Hampshire birth certificate should last between 3 and 5 weeks.
That amount of time may be extended if the application for your vital record is sent incomplete.
You can avoid extra wait by ensuring the correct payment and documentation are added to your request.
Finding the correct location to process your application can also ensure the process is carried out on schedule. Using our online Vital Records office database can help you find the office nearest you.
Ordering a copy of your New Hampshire birth certificate requires the payment of a fixed charge.
The fee in New Hampshire is $15 for a copy of a birth certificate.
For any additional copy of a birth certificate in your order, you will need to provide an extra $10.
A check or money order are the forms of payment that you can choose to send. The method of payment of your choice must be remitted to the Treasurer, State of New Hampshire.
Various photo IDs will be accepted in New Hampshire when proving your identity when you apply for your vital record.
There are both primary and secondary types of identification in New Hampshire.
You may submit one of these varieties of primary identification:
- Driver’s license with photo
- State ID card
- United States or foreign passport
It is also possible to submit any 2 of the following secondary forms of ID:
- U.S. Military identification
- Voter registration card
- Vehicle registration
- Bank statement
- Medical insurance or car insurance card