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Getting your first New Hampshire driver license

The steps in plain English. Each one links to the New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) page it came from. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.

  1. Complete driver education and your 40 logged hours if you are under 18.

    Source: dmv.nh.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  2. Book a knowledge-test appointment with the DMV.

    Source: dmv.nh.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  3. Bring form DSMV 450, two identity/residency documents, and (under 18) the green driver-ed certificate, DSMV 38 and DSMV 509 log.

    Source: dmv.nh.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  4. Pay the license fee and have your photo taken before testing.

    Source: dmv.nh.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  5. Pass the vision test and the 40-question knowledge test (80% needed).

    Source: dmv.nh.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  6. Call to schedule the road test after passing the knowledge test and bring a registered, inspected vehicle and a licensed driver.

    Source: dmv.nh.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Check before you go: requirements and fees change, and some depend on your age or situation. The official page is the final word.

Related facts

Driver license fee
$50 for a standard (not federally compliant) operator license; $60 for a REAL ID license. Youth Operator licenses are $10 per year up to age 21. Fees effective January 1, 2026.Source: dmv.nh.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Wait after failing the road test
At least 10 calendar days (5 for CDL). Missing a road test or cancelling with under 24 hours' notice means a 30-day wait.Source: dmv.nh.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

More in the New Hampshire guide

Practice drivingSteps and official links →RenewalSteps and official links →REAL IDSteps and official links →Moving to New HampshireSteps and official links →Lost or replacement licenseSteps and official links →

Official New Hampshire links

Agency home pagedmv.nh.gov ↗Appointmentsdmv.nh.gov ↗Driver handbook (PDF)dmv.nh.gov ↗Online renewaldmv.nh.gov ↗REAL IDdmv.nh.gov ↗Permit and first licensedmv.nh.gov ↗New residentsdmv.nh.gov ↗Replace a licensedmv.nh.gov ↗Feesdmv.nh.gov ↗

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