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Sandwich Town Clerk

Office hours for Sharon Teel, Town Clerk/Tax Collector are Monday evenings from 7 pm to 9 pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8am to 4pm.

The office is closed Holidays and Election Tuesdays. Call (603) 284-7113 to verify hours.

For those that are unable to come into the office, most transactions can be completed through the mail. The only exceptions are registering to vote and applying for a marriage license—both must be done in person. Please call the office during regular office hours for specific details. Forms of payment accepted are CASH & CHECKS ONLY.

Services Provided by the Town Clerk

Vehicle Registrations

All vehicle registrations begin with the Town Clerk's office when either registering a new vehicle or renewing an old one (car, truck, trailer, motorcycle, construction vehicle, etc.) The Clerk prepares the registration and for new vehicles may also prepare a Title Application. The Town Clerk's office is now operating as an On-Line Municipal Agent for the State of NH Division of Motor Vehicles, allowing us to complete most transactions for the State portion's of registrations. We are now able to issue the following: Passenger, Motorcycle, Trailer, Farm, Agriculture, Initial (Vanity) and Moose Plates. We are able to issue trailer VINs and complete transactions on vehicles weighing up to 26,000 GVW. Renewals up to 4 months early and up to 12 months late may now be completed here as well as replacements for lost registrations, plates and decals.

Effective immediately, this office will be mailing registration renewal notices which will serve as 1) a reminder; 2) listing of all vehicles and renewal fees; 3) instructions for renewing by mail. A stamped, self-addressed envelope is required for return of completed registrations. Those who come into the office to process renewals will be able to present either the renewal mailer or each current valid registration. Someone other than the registrant may also complete renewals as long as they bring the renewal mailer or the current valid registration. We hope this will prove convenient for many. Whenever a plate is being transferred to another vehicle, however, the original current registration (not a copy) must still be presented.

Voter Registration

If you are a resident of the Town of Sandwich, are 18 years of age, and are a United States citizen, you may register to vote in Sandwich through the Town Clerk's office or with the Supervisors of the Voter Checklist at their posted sessions. Please bring in your NH driver’s license. In addition, New Hampshire has a same-day voter registration law, which enables you to register at the polling place on election day.

Vital Records

If a birth or death occurred in Sandwich, or if the Sandwich Town Clerk issued a marriage license, the Town Clerk may issue a certified copy of the record to an immediate family member or someone with a direct and tangible interest. Positive identification is required for all vital statistic requests. Also, due to the recently implemented on-line NH State Vital Records Information System (NHVRIN), most birth, death, and marriage records that occurred anywhere in New Hampshire, and dating from the late 1980’s, are now available at this office. A variety of older Vital records (genealogical) are available in the Town’s vault, dating back to the 1700’s. These may be viewed by the public or searched by the Town Clerk upon request.

Marriage Licenses

Anyone, a New Hampshire resident or not, may go to any New Hampshire City or Town Clerk's office to apply for a marriage license. Be prepared to show identification that proves you are of legal age to be married in New Hampshire. If you have been married before, you must show proof as to how the last marriage ended; certified copy of a death certificate, divorce decree or annulment. The document must have a raised seal. Both bride and groom must be present to sign the license before it can be issued and the license is valid immediately upon issuance and for 90 days from the date of filing.

Dog Licenses

New Hampshire law requires all dogs to be licensed at four months of age, and thereafter, the licenses must be renewed annually by April 30. The license period is May 1 through April 30. The Town Clerk must have proof of a valid rabies vaccination before a license may be issued. Dog licenses are available for purchase beginning in January each year.

Fines

Town Ordinance, dog fines, and parking violation fines are paid at the Town Clerk’s office.

Additional Services

Wetlands Permits, Articles of Agreement, and Aquatherm permits are processed through the Town Clerk’s office.

Notary Services are offered onsite.