It is unlawful to marry your first cousin.
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Added: 2026/3/18
The Law
Unlike several neighboring New England states, New Hampshire maintains a strict prohibition against first-cousin marriages. The law was historically rooted in genetic concerns and Victorian-era morality, specifically voiding any marriage between individuals related closely by blood.
Source & Citation
Code/Statute: RSA 457:2
New Hampshire Marriages Code
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