New Hampshire Department of State
The New Hampshire Department of State is a government agency of the U.S. state of New Hampshire, based at the State House in Concord. The department is led by the Secretary of State, who is chartered to oversee all state elections and keep the official records of the state per the Constitution of New Hampshire as adopted in 1784.[1] The Secretary is elected biannually by the New Hampshire General Court (state legislature).[1]
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 1784 (239 years ago) |
| Jurisdiction | New Hampshire |
| Headquarters | New Hampshire State House Concord, New Hampshire |
| Agency executive |
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| Website | sos |
Organization
The department is organized into seven divisions:[1]
- Administration Division
- Corporation Division
- Division of Archives and Records Management
- Division of Uniform Commercial Code
- Division of Elections
- Division of Securities Regulation
- Division of Vital Records Administration
Administratively attached to the department are:[1]
- New Hampshire Board of Auctioneers
- New Hampshire–Canadian Trade Council
- New Hampshire Ballot Law Commission
The department also commissions notaries public within the state.[2]
References
- "About". NH.gov. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
- "Notary Public". NH.gov. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
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