Ultimate Guide to Renewing your New Hampshire Driver License

Wondering what you need and how you can renew your New Hampshire Driver's License? Here is the ultimate guide to quickly and easily renewing your New Hampshire driver license.

What You’ll Need to Renew your New Hampshire Driver License

ONLINE:

  • 10-digit Renewal Identification Number (RIN)
  • Driver's license information (first and last name, license number or identification card number and the issue date as it appears on your current driver license or identification card. The issue date is printed on the back of your current license.)
  • MasterCard or Visa credit card for payment
  • Printer to print your temporary license

In PERSON:

  • Current driver's license
  • Proof of identity and residency (Click this link if you're also applying for REAL ID. If not, click this link for the identity and residency requirements)
  • Completed Application For Driver License or Non-Driver ID Card
  • $50 License renewal fee ($60 if you're applying for REAL ID)
  • Vision Test

What You’ll Need to Do to Renew your New Hampshire Driver License Online

  1. Go to the New Hampshire license renewal online website
  2. Type in the required information.
  3. Pay the fee as shown in the system.
  4. Print your temporary license.

What You’ll Need to Do to Renew your New Hampshire Driver License in Person

  1. Visit your nearest DMV office in person Consider making a DMV appointment or getting a line waiting concierge.
  2. Submit the completed Application For Driver License or Non-Driver ID Card, required documents and surrender your current driver's license.
  3. Pass the vision test.
  4. Pay the license renewal fee.
  5. The DMV will issue you a 60-day, temporary paper license, and the permanent license will be mailed to your New Hampshire mailing address within 60 days.

Here are New Hampshire driver's license renewal exceptions to note:

  • If you'll renew your license and applying for REAL ID, you need to renew in person.
  • You must have your current driver license with you when you renew. If you cannot locate your current driver license, you must provide proof of identity.
  • If your image is on file at the DMV, you may use the image on file as proof of identity.

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