new hampshire drivers license replacement - NH
Lost or Stolen License
When you drive a motor vehicle in New Hampshire, you are required by law to have a driver license with you. If your license is lost, stolen or destroyed you must apply for a duplicate license.
In Person
To apply for a duplicate driver license or non-driver identification card, go to any DMV office with the following:
You will receive a 60-day, temporary paper license. Your permanent license or non-driver identification card will be mailed to your New Hampshire mailing address.
Temporary Duplicate License by Mail
If you are temporarily away from New Hampshire and your license is lost or stolen, you may apply for a temporary duplicate license by mail. If your image is not on file at the DMV, you will be unable to get a duplicate license by mail. To apply, please send the following documents:
Please mail your application, fee and of state residence form to:
NH Dept. of Safety
DMV - Driver Licensing
23 Hazen Drive
Concord NH 03305
The DMV will mail a temporary duplicate license which will be valid for six (6) months to your out-of-state address. You are required to go to a DMV office when you return to New Hampshire to complete the duplicate license process.
Proof of Identification
The following items are ONLY REQUIRED if your photo image is NOT ON FILE.
You are required to provide positive proof of identification for every driver licensing transaction. If your image is on file at the DMV, in most cases, you may use that as positive proof of identification. If you previously requested to have your image removed from the DMV computer system, you will be required to provide two forms of identification and proof of New Hampshire residency to get a duplicate license or to renew a license.
• One (1) “Primary” document, one (1) “Secondary” document and one (1) “Residency” document OR
• Two (2) “Primary” documents and one (1) “Residency” document
Primary Documents
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An original or certified copy of his/her birth certificate (this would include US Citizens born abroad or a US Department of State issued birth certificate) . If your current name is different than your birth name on the certificate, you must also provide legal documentation to prove your name change, i.e., marriage certificate, civil union certificate or divorce decree.
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A valid Passport
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A valid Military ID or other photo identification issued by the US Government Military dependent ID
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A valid photo/digital image driver license from another state
Secondary Documents
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A photo/digital image driver license that has not been expired for more than 1 year
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A non-driver ID issued by the State of NH that has not been expired for more than 1 year
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A current employee ID issued by the State of NH
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A Marriage Certificate or a Civil Union Certificate
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A Divorce Decree (ONLY the section that allows a person to go back to his/her former name)
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Social Security card issued by the Social Security Administration (SSA) (Note: Social Security cards that are laminated, or that are tattered and worn will not be accepted.)
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Current student photo/digital image ID card
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Military discharge papers/separation papers (for example: DD214)
Residency (for US and Non-US Citizens)
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Valid NH Certificate of Title
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A title application prepared by a Town or City Clerk or Tax Collector that is not marked “Non Resident”
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Valid NH Registration Certificate
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Lease or rental agreement (properly signed by both parties)
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A notarized letter from a landlord at the address provided (Note: * Document cannot be older than 60 days.)
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A mortgage statement at the address provided
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Any current utility bill with service at address provided (Note: * Document cannot be older than 60 days.)
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Gas (natural or propane)
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Electric
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Oil
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Water/Sewer
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Cable/Dish Service
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Telephone (for fixed service only)
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Property Tax (real estate) bill at address provided
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A government check or a government document issued by an official in the municipality of residence (Note: * Document cannot be older than 60 days.)
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A payroll check, payroll document, or employment contract (Note: * Document cannot be older than 60 days.)
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Direct verification by a parent or guardian.