REGISTERING IN PERSON

New Hampshire citizens who are at least 18 years of age must demonstrate proof of residency and register with the Town Clerk in order to exercise the right to vote.
Derry residents may register at the Town Clerk’s Office, 14 Manning Street, Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM-4:00 PM and on Wednesday from 10:00 AM - 7:00PM.
Proof of residency can be a document that provides your name and address. Acceptable proof includes items such as: a driver’s license with residence address, vehicle registration with residence address, current postmarked personal mail, a library card with correct address, a lease, utility bill, and/or a payroll stub with your address on it. If you were born outside of the United States proof of citizenship must additionally be provided. Citizenship and Domicile affidavits are available. Please call the Town Clerk’s Office for guidance if you have any questions about the type of documentation you will need (603-432-6105).
In New Hampshire, no one is permitted to register to vote after ten (10) days prior to an election, except on Election Day. This allows the Supervisors of the Checklist time to update and print the Checklist that will be used at the polls on Election Day.
Registering to vote on Election Day at the polls is allowed, but be prepared for a delay. Registering and voting on Election Day will require you to wait in two lines: one to register and one to vote. You must provide proof of residency. Save time by registering ahead!
The Supervisors hold sessions prior to every election for voters to register or make corrections in their voter information. These sessions are always published in the Derry News published on the Derry Cable Channel 17 and posted at the Town Hall.
The Supervisors also have an answering service and will return any call left on our office number (603-845-5490).

ABSENTEE REGISTRATION

New Hampshire residents must be absent for a prolonged period (such as college students, service members, or overseas citizens), or physically disabled and unable to come to the Office of the Town Clerk or polling place to register in order to do so by mail. Some states permit anyone to vote and register absentee. New Hampshire law does not.
Please contact the Town Clerk (603-432-6105) for information and forms.

NAME, ADDRESS, AND PARTY CHANGES

Party changes can only be made by "appearing in person" at the Town Clerk’s Office (RSA 654:34). In addition, there are periods of time when state law does not permit change of party (generally from the first date of a filing period until the day after the primary election). If you have any questions, call the Town Clerk’s Office (603-432-6105).
Address changes from one Derry residence to another within Derry can be made at the Town Hall or by requesting a change form by mail from the Supervisors of the Checklist (603-432-6766), or by email to checklist@ci.derry.nh.us
Name changes (due to marriage for example) may be made in person at the Town Clerk’s Office or by mail. Include a copy of proof of name change (for example: marriage certificate or court order) a signed request that we make the change and a telephone number where we can reach you if we questions relative to your request.