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Replacing a lost 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. Apply for a duplicate if your license is lost, stolen or destroyed.

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

  2. If your photo is on file, order it online and it will be mailed to your New Hampshire address.

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

  3. Or book an appointment and bring the signed DSMV 637 application and the fee.

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

  4. Pay the $20 duplicate fee.

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

  5. If you are temporarily out of state, mail DSMV 637, the Temporarily Away form DSMV 594 and the fee for a 6-month temporary license.

    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

Duplicate license fee
$20.Source: dmv.nh.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

More in the New Hampshire guide

Practice drivingSteps and official links →First licenseSteps and official links →RenewalSteps and official links →REAL IDSteps and official links →Moving to New HampshireSteps 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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