Birth, Marriage & Death Certificates
(See below for links for applications for certificates)
Monday 8 AM – 6 PM
Tuesday – Thursday 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday 8 AM – 1 PM
The City of Portsmouth does not require a business license. However, the State of New Hampshire issues business licenses.
Applications may be obtained from the New Hampshire Secretary of State at 603-271-3242 or via the web at www.state.nh.us/sos.
In order to maintain a billiard room or bowling alley in Portsmouth, you are required to obtain a Billiards/Bowling license. You can find the application for this license below. Also, read the relevant ordinance for further information about requirements, hour of operation, and penalties (Chapter 6, Article II).