This is the marriage license Kristin Martino, State Registrar and Vital Records Director, found at a garage sale, inspiring her to launch the competition for a new heirloom certificate design.

SO PRETTY TO SEE THAT HEIRLOOM MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES IN NEW HAMPSHIRE COULD SOON BE GETTING A NEW LOOK. THE SECRETARY OF STATE’S OFFICE IS LAUNCHING A CONTEST TO DESIGN THE CERTIFICATE. THE IDEA FOR ...

We have seen many a couple who’ve used a self-uniting Quaker marriage license turn the certificate itself into a work of art that they can hang in their home after their guests have signed it and ...