Once commissioned, a Justice of the Peace has the power to perform a number of official acts within the State of New Hampshire. Justices of the peace have the power to:
(1) Administer oaths and affirmations;
(2) Take verifications upon oath or affirmation;
(3) Acknowledge instruments;
(4) Witness or attest a signature;
(5) Certify or attest a copy;
(6) Note a protest of a negotiable instrument;
(7) Take depositions;
(8) Perform marriage ceremonies; (Detailed information on marriages)
(9) Perform civil unions; and,
(10) Issue warrants.
