Moving to New Hampshire: transferring your 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.
Get your New Hampshire license within 60 days of establishing residency.
Source: dmv.nh.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Make a DMV appointment to transfer your out-of-state license.
Source: dmv.nh.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Bring form DSMV 450, proof of identity and residency, and the fee.
Source: dmv.nh.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Pass the vision test; knowledge and road tests apply only if your old license expired over a year ago.
Source: dmv.nh.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026If you are under 18, contact the Driver Education office to transfer your driver-ed course; out-of-state permits are not transferred.
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
- New resident deadline
- Get a New Hampshire license within 60 days of establishing residency.Source: dmv.nh.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
- Tests for new residents
- Only a vision test if your out-of-state license is valid; expired over a year means vision, knowledge and road tests.Source: dmv.nh.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
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