Official links, office finder, fees, and key resources for getting your New Hampshire permit and driver's license.
Official New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles homepage — services, forms, and information.
https://www.dmv.nh.gov/Download the official New Hampshire Driver's Manual (DSMV 360, Rev. 11/25). All test questions are based on this manual.
Download PDFFind your nearest NH DMV office, hours, and the services offered. Many NH offices accept walk-ins for licensing — check your specific office for current rules.
https://www.dmv.nh.gov/locationsStep-by-step requirements, document checklist, and information about driver education for first-time NH applicants.
dmv.nh.gov/apply-your-first-drivers-licenseNH licenses expire on your birthday every 5 years. Eligible drivers can renew online; otherwise visit any NH DMV office. You may renew up to 6 months in advance.
dmv.nh.gov/renew-drivers-licenseDownload official NH DMV forms — applications, accident reports (DSMV 400), record-change requests, and more.
https://www.dmv.nh.gov/formsInformation for 16- and 17-year-olds about NH-approved driver-education programs — required before being issued a license under 18.
dmv.nh.gov/driver-education23 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03305
Hours: see dmv.nh.gov/locations
Phone: (603) 227-4000
377 South Willow Street, Manchester, NH 03103
Hours: see dmv.nh.gov/locations
Phone: (603) 227-4000
110 Broad Street, Nashua, NH 03064
Hours: see dmv.nh.gov/locations
Phone: (603) 227-4000
NH operates substations across the state. Use the official locator for the closest office, current hours, and services offered (knowledge test, road test, REAL ID, etc.).
| Service | Notes |
|---|---|
| Driver's License (issuance and renewal) | See current fees at dmv.nh.gov — NH publishes fees by service. |
| Youth Operator License | Same as standard license; expires on holder's 21st birthday. |
| Non-Driver Identification Card | Available to NH residents age 12+ who do not hold a valid driver's license. |
| REAL ID compliant license / ID | Optional. Required for boarding domestic flights or entering secure federal facilities (alternative: passport). |
| Duplicate / Replacement License | Available at any NH DMV office. |
| Knowledge / Road Test | Standard testing fees apply at each retake; the failed test cannot be retried sooner than 10 days. |
NH fees are set by RSA and may change — the NH DMV website lists the current amounts. NH does not require auto liability insurance for ordinary drivers, but uninsured drivers in a crash may have their driving privileges suspended until a settlement is reached.
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