New Hampshire Secretary of State

Happy 250th, America! To celebrate, we’re proud to share this video, made in partnership with @ConcordTV, of state leadership and other notable Granite Staters reading one of our most precious foundational documents - the Declaration of Independence. youtube.com/watch?v=CCd-UM…

To register to vote in New Hampshire, you need to provide proof of identity, age, domicile and U.S. citizenship. For more info on what proof you need to register, visit sos.nh.gov/elections for more info.

To register to vote in NH, you need to prove your identity, that you will be at least 18 years old on election day, that you are domiciled in NH and a U.S. citizen. A current NH driver’s license proves three of these four requirements. Visit sos.nh.gov/elections/regi… for more info.

Are you an NH voter serving in the military or overseas? Make sure you send your UOCAVA absentee ballot request as soon as possible before the State Primary. Visit sos.nh.gov/elections/unif… to get started!

Election fact: Clerks are required by Federal law to send ballots to UOCAVA voters with requests on file 45 days before the election. If you are a UOCAVA voter, visit sos.nh.gov/elections/unif… for more info.

The New Hampshire State Primary is September 8! Now is the time to check your voter registration is up to date. If you aren’t registered, visit sos.nh.gov/elections/regi… to find all the info you need on registering.

To register to vote in New Hampshire, you need a qualifying photo ID. Following a recent law change, student IDs are no longer accepted as proof of ID. Visit sos.nh.gov/elections/regi… to find out what documentary proof you can use to register to vote.

Are you looking for something special to commemorate your marriage? Consider purchasing an heirloom marriage certificate designed by Laurel Larivee of Hampton from our vital records division. Visit sos.nh.gov/heirloom-birth… for more info.

Are you an NH voter serving in the military or overseas? Make sure you request your UOCAVA absentee ballot as soon as possible before the State Primary. Visit sos.nh.gov/elections/unif… to get started!

Are you a New Hampshire voter serving in the military or overseas? Make sure you send your UOCAVA absentee ballot request as soon as possible before the State Primary. Visit sos.nh.gov/elections/unif… to get started!

To register to vote and vote in New Hampshire, you need a qualifying ID. Some examples include a driver’s license, non-driver’s ID, or passport. Student IDs are not accepted. Visit sos.nh.gov/elections/regi… for a more detailed list #TrustedInfo2026

Happy 250th, America!! 🇺🇸

Thank you @NHChronicle for featuring the State Archives on Thursday’s episode! We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate our country’s 250th birthday than highlighting NH’s key role in our nation’s founding.  wmur.com/article/chroni…

Did you know? Moderators are the chief election officials in the polling place on election day. Follow our page for weekly election facts! #TrustedInfo2026

If you are voting absentee in an upcoming election due to a qualified reason, we encourage you to request your ballot sonner rather than later. To request your ballot, you will need to provide proof of ID. Visit sos.nh.gov/elections/abse… for more info!

Watch the @NHChronicle tonight at 7pm to learn more about our State Archives and the incredible records we have in our custody that tell the story of our state's revolutionary beginnings! wmur.com/article/tonigh…

Yesterday, Secretary Scanlan and State Archivist Ashley Miller met with participants of Rep. James Thibault's Live Free and Lead summer civics program. It was great to speak with this engaged group of students about NH history, elections, and the FITN Presidential Primary!

Our free, virtual workshop with the SBA starts soon! If you are a small business owner or thinking about starting one, be sure to join at 9am! Visit sos.nh.gov/joint-sba-and-… to register!

If you are a qualified New Hampshire voter who is living overseas or serving in the military, you can vote absentee as a UOCAVA voter. For more information on how to request your ballot for the September State Primary, visit sos.nh.gov/elections/unif… #TrustedInfo2026

American turns 250 this Saturday! Join us on the State House lawn at 10 a.m. on 7/4 to celebrate. The State House will be open to public at 11am, so make sure you take advantage of this opportunity to take a free tour and see some of our most precious foundational documents.

Next week, we conclude our Civics Book Club series with a discussion on “Revolutionary Summer” by Joseph Ellis. Email civics@sos.nh.gov to sign up for our last session, scheduled for 7/7 at 1pm!