1. What are the steps to transfer an Out-of-State Driver’s License to New Hampshire?
1. Visit a New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office with proof of identity, residency and SSN.
2. Surrender your out-of-state driver’s license to the DMV.
3. Pass a vision screening and knowledge test if required.
4. Pay fees associated with the driver’s license application process.
5. Have your photograph taken for your new New Hampshire driver’s license.
6. Receive your new New Hampshire driver’s license.
2. Is there a grace period for transferring an Out-of-State Driver’s License to New Hampshire?
Yes, New Hampshire provides a 60 day grace period for out-of-state residents when they move to the state and need to transfer their driver’s license. During this time, residents can use their out-of-state license as long as the state they moved from also has a reciprocal agreement with New Hampshire.
3. What documents do I need to transfer my Out-of-State Driver’s License to New Hampshire?
In order to transfer an Out-of-State Driver’s License to New Hampshire, you will need to provide proof of identity, proof of New Hampshire residency, your Social Security number, and your out-of-state driver’s license. You may also need to provide proof of name change if applicable. If your out-of-state license has been expired for more than one year, you may also be required to take a written knowledge test and/or road test.
4. What are the restrictions on transferring an Out-of-State Driver’s License to New Hampshire?
In order to transfer an out-of-state driver’s license to New Hampshire, you must be a resident of the state and have a valid license from another state. You must also provide proof of identity, residency, and legal presence in the U.S. The license must be in your possession or the possession of the Transfer Agent. You must also surrender any other driver’s licenses that you have in other states. If your out-of-state license has been expired for more than one year, you will be required to take all the tests required for a new driver’s license. If your out-of-state license is less than one year expired, you will only need to take the road test, and not the written test.
5. Are there any exceptions for transferring an Out-of-State Driver’s License to New Hampshire?
Yes. New Hampshire will accept out-of-state driver’s licenses that have been expired for less than one year. If the license has been expired for more than one year, the driver will need to take all applicable written and road tests to obtain a New Hampshire driver’s license.
6. Do I need to retake any tests in order to transfer my Out-of-State Driver’s License to New Hampshire?
Yes, you will need to retake the vision test, the written test, and the road test.
7. Does New Hampshire accept out-of-state driver’s licenses from other countries?
No, New Hampshire does not accept out-of-state driver’s licenses from other countries. All drivers must obtain a New Hampshire driver’s license within sixty days of establishing residency in the state.
8. Are there any additional fees for transferring an Out-of-State Driver’s License to New Hampshire?
Yes, when transferring an out-of-state driver’s license to New Hampshire, applicants must pay a $50.00 fee for an initial driver’s license. Additionally, applicants must pay any applicable late fees associated with their current license.
9. How long does it take to transfer an Out-of-State Driver’s License to New Hampshire?
The process of transferring an out-of-state driver’s license to New Hampshire typically takes a few weeks. You must apply in person at a DMV office and provide proof of identity, residency, and other documents as required. You must also pass a vision test and pay the required fee.
10. Does New Hampshire offer any special programs for transferring an Out-of-State Driver’s License?
Yes, New Hampshire offers a program called the Interstate Driver License Compact, which allows drivers to transfer an out-of-state driver’s license without taking a written or road test. The Compact is designed to help streamline the transition process from one state to another and to ensure that all license holders abide by the same safety standards.
11. What is the process for replacing an Out-of-State Driver’s License with a New Hampshire Driver’s License?
In order to replace an out-of-state driver’s license with a New Hampshire driver’s license, the person must visit a New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office and provide proof of identity, proof of residency, and Social Security number. They will also need to take a vision and knowledge test, and surrender their out-of-state license. They will then be issued a New Hampshire driver’s license.
12. Are any documents required to transfer an Out-of-State Driver’s License to New Hampshire?
Yes. When transferring an out-of-state driver’s license to New Hampshire, you will need to provide proof of identity (such as a birth certificate or passport), proof of residency, and a valid out-of-state driver’s license. You will also need to pass a vision screening and possibly a written or driving test.
13. Is there a minimum age requirement for transferring an Out-of-State Driver’s License to New Hampshire?
Yes. The minimum age requirement for transferring an Out-of-State Driver’s License to New Hampshire is 16 years old.
14. Does the expiration date of my Out-of-State Driver’s License change when I transfer it to New Hampshire?
No, the expiration date of your out-of-state driver’s license does not change when you transfer it to New Hampshire.
15. Is there a penalty for transferring an Out-of-State Driver’s License to New Hampshire after its expiration date?
Yes, there is a penalty for transferring an Out-of-State Driver’s License to New Hampshire after its expiration date. The penalty is a $50 late fee.
16. Is a vision test necessary in order to transfer an Out-of-State Driver’s License to New Hampshire?
Yes, a vision test is necessary in order to transfer an Out-of-State Driver’s License to New Hampshire. The New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles requires that applicants provide proof of residency, identity, social security number, and a vision test before issuing an original or renewed driver’s license.
17. Can I use my current photo ID from my out of state license when I transfer my license to New Hampshire?
Yes. New Hampshire accepts out-of-state driver’s licenses and identification cards as valid forms of identification when you transfer your license.
18. How do I know which identification documents are accepted when transferring an Out-of-State Driver’s License to New Hampshire?
The New Hampshire Department of Safety website outlines the acceptable forms of identification required to transfer an out-of-state driver’s license to New Hampshire. These include: a valid unexpired out-of-state driver license, a valid unexpired US passport or other valid unexpired government issued photo identification, and proof of your social security number. Documentation proving your NH residency such as a valid NH motor vehicle registration, property tax bill, and/or utility bill with your name and address must also be presented. For more detailed information, please visit: https://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/dmv/licensing/newresident.htm
19. ¿Puedo transferir mi licencia de conducir de un estado a otro si estoy en servicio activo en el ejército y estacionado en un estado diferente al de mi estado de origen?
Yes, you can transfer your driver’s license from one state to another if you are on active duty in the military and stationed in a different state than your home state. Each state has different requirements for transferring a driver’s license, so it is important to check the requirements of the state you are moving to.
20. Does New Hampshire accept out of state driver’s license suspensions from other states?
Yes, New Hampshire does accept out-of-state driver’s license suspensions from other states. The New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles will honor suspensions and revocations from all other states if the violation occurred in another jurisdiction. The suspension will be applied to the driver’s New Hampshire license.