{"state":"New Hampshire","code":"NH","slug":"new-hampshire","questionCount":208,"manual":"New Hampshire Driver's Manual","manualUrl":"https://www.dmv.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt416/files/inline-documents/nhdm.pdf","examFormat":{"questions":40,"passing":32,"totalQuestions":40,"passingPercent":80},"keyFacts":[{"id":"test-fee","label":"Knowledge test fee","value":"Examination is included in the license fee: $50 standard or $60 REAL ID; youth operator fees are $10 per year, capped at $50.","sourceUrl":"https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/XXI/263/263-42.htm","verifiedAt":"2026-10-05"}],"documents":{"applicantScope":"First non-REAL-ID operator-license knowledge-test appointment for New Hampshire residents age 16 or older who are U.S. citizens with an assigned SSN. Includes minors and adults; noncitizen and REAL ID document routes are outside this checklist. New Hampshire does not issue a learner permit.","items":[{"label":"Complete the driver-license application (DSMV 450)","detail":"Provide your legal name, birth date, SSN and other requested information.","who":"all","group":"application","sourceUrl":"https://www.dmv.nh.gov/drivers-licensenon-driver-ids/apply-your-first-drivers-licensenon-driver-id"},{"label":"Bring two accepted identity documents","detail":"Choose two Step 1 documents, or one Step 1 plus one Step 2 document. Step 1 includes a government birth certificate with seal/stamp, valid U.S. passport, citizenship certificate or valid military ID; Step 2 includes current school ID and listed SSN records.","who":"all","group":"identity","sourceUrl":"https://www.dmv.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt416/files/inline-documents/dsmv634b.pdf"},{"label":"Bring proof connecting every name change","detail":"Use government marriage/civil-union certificates, divorce decrees or court authorization as applicable.","who":"all","group":"identity","sourceUrl":"https://www.dmv.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt416/files/inline-documents/dsmv634b.pdf"},{"label":"Know your complete Social Security number","detail":"Supply it on the application. A Social Security card is an accepted Step 2 identity document, but the standard checklist permits other identity combinations.","who":"all","group":"ssn","sourceUrl":"https://www.dmv.nh.gov/drivers-licensenon-driver-ids/driver-licensing-requirements-minors"},{"label":"Bring one proof of your legal New Hampshire address","detail":"Use a listed lease, registration, utility bill or other accepted record; apply the checklist’s 60-day markings. Direct parent/guardian verification is accepted, notarized if that person is absent.","who":"all","group":"residency","sourceUrl":"https://www.dmv.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt416/files/inline-documents/dsmv634b.pdf"},{"label":"Bring the signed Parent or Guardian Authorization Certificate","detail":"Your parent or guardian must give written permission.","who":"under18","group":"minor","sourceUrl":"https://www.dmv.nh.gov/drivers-licensenon-driver-ids/driver-licensing-requirements-minors"},{"label":"Bring the original green driver-education completion certificate","detail":"Complete a New Hampshire approved program before starting license testing.","who":"under18","group":"education","sourceUrl":"https://www.dmv.nh.gov/drivers-licensenon-driver-ids/driver-licensing-requirements-minors"},{"label":"Bring your signed supervised-driving log","detail":"Complete the required 40 additional supervised hours and bring the completed out-of-class log/certification signed by a parent or guardian.","who":"under18","group":"education","sourceUrl":"https://www.dmv.nh.gov/drivers-licensenon-driver-ids/driver-licensing-requirements-minors"},{"label":"Pay the applicable license fee before testing","detail":"Standard operator fee is $50; Youth Operator fees are $10 per year up to age 21. This is a license application, not a permit fee.","who":"all","group":"fee","sourceUrl":"https://www.dmv.nh.gov/drivers-licensenon-driver-ids/licensing-fees"},{"label":"Be ready for the vision and knowledge tests","detail":"Bring corrective lenses if needed. The road test is scheduled after passing the knowledge test.","who":"all","group":"vision","sourceUrl":"https://www.dmv.nh.gov/drivers-licensenon-driver-ids/apply-your-first-drivers-licensenon-driver-id"}],"sourceUrl":"https://www.dmv.nh.gov/drivers-licensenon-driver-ids/apply-your-first-drivers-licensenon-driver-id","verifiedAt":"2026-10-05"},"lastReviewed":"2026-10-05","urls":{"hub":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/new-hampshire","practiceTest":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/new-hampshire/practice-test","handbook":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/new-hampshire/handbook","factsJson":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/new-hampshire/facts.json"}}