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Driver License Classificiations
- 1/15The minimum age to apply for a New Hampshire driver’s license is
Applicants must be at least 16 years old to apply for a driver’s license in New Hampshire.
To legally practice driving before age 16, a person must be
NH allows those aged 15½ or older to practice driving with a licensed adult in the front seat.
Youth operators under 18 must log this many supervised hours
Drivers under 18 must complete 40 hours of supervised driving, including 10 at night.
A standard driver’s license for passenger vehicles in NH is called
Most NH drivers receive a Class D license, covering cars and light trucks for personal use.
Youth Operator Licenses are issued to drivers under the age of
In NH, drivers under age 21 receive a Youth Operator License with specific restrictions.
Night driving restrictions for youth operators under 18 are from
NH prohibits drivers under 18 from driving between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., unless accompanied.
Drivers must report a name or address change within
You must notify the DMV within 30 days of changing your name or address in New Hampshire.
The vision standard to qualify for a NH license is at least
Drivers must have at least 20/40 vision in one eye to obtain a driver’s license in NH.
Most New Hampshire driver’s licenses are valid for
NH licenses are typically valid for 4 or 5 years, depending on your birth year.
To renew your license while out of state, you must
Drivers can request a mail-in renewal if temporarily living outside New Hampshire.
The approximate fee for a New Hampshire driver’s license is
A standard Class D license in NH costs around $50, though fees may vary slightly.
After failing the written test, you must wait this long to retake it
If you fail the knowledge test, NH requires a 10-day waiting period before retesting.
NH allows license point reductions through
Completing a Driver Improvement Program may reduce license points after traffic violations.
New NH residents must obtain a local license within
You must apply for a NH driver’s license within 60 days of moving to the state.
Providing false information on a license application can lead to
Under New Hampshire law, providing false information on a driver’s license application may result in license denial, suspension, a fine of up to $1,000, and/or criminal charges, including a Class A misdemeanor.