Frequently Asked Questions - Applying For Your New Hampshire Driver's License

When you apply for your NH Learner's Permit, you will need to bring two documents that prove your identity, proof of your residency in New Hampshire and a driver's license application. If you are under 18, you will need to bring a completed Driver Education Completion Certificate, a Parent or Guardian Authorization Certificate, a completed Driver's Out-Of-Class Log Sheet.

You are able to apply at a local DMV office. You can find a list of available locations by visiting this website: http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/dmv/locations/index.htm

If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian should accompany you if possible as they will need to sign the Parent Authorization Certificate.

Absolutely. You can visit your local DMV office in person or by calling. You can find available locations, hours and numbers near you by visiting this website: http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/dmv/locations/index.htm

Yes. You do have to complete a vision test in order to get your NH license.

You must take your NH Driver's license photo at the DMV office. When you take your photo, you should make sure that you wear what you would wear normally. It's extremely important that your face is clearly shown and recognizable. Look straight at the camera and do not smile, as a resting face is easier to identify.

In NH, the minimum age requirement is 16 years old.