I’m moving within New Hampshire: How to change my address with the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles?
When you’re moving within your state, you are required to change your address with the department of motor vehicles (DMV) as soon as possible. Every state has their own rules and policies. If you’re moving within New Hampshire, you are required to update your address with DMV within 30 days of your move.
When you’re moving to another state, there are a lot of things that you already need to take care of. You can easily miss out on important stuff like updates with the DMV which can become a problem afterward. Some individuals are not aware of the documentation deadlines with the DMV. Since you just have 30 days to update your address with the New Hampshire DMV, there’s very little time to waste.
Because updating your address is so crucial, many states have narrowed the process significantly. To update your address on your license and on other documents, you should be aware of the steps that are to be followed in your state.
So how can you apply for a New Hampshire DMV change of address?
1. Online
You cannot change your address online with the New Hampshire DMV, you will have to do it the old-fashioned way. You can visit your local driver license office and submit the address change form. You can also apply for replacement documents when you’re at the office.
Following are some of the major DMV office and their address in New Hampshire:
Nashua
Department of Motor Vehicles
110 Broad St, Nashua, NH
Manchester
Department of Motor Vehicles
377 S Willow St, Manchester, NH
Concord
Department of Motor Vehicles
23 Hazen Dr, Concord, NH
Find your local DMV field office
Step by step process
- Locate your nearest DMV office.
- Fill out the Record Change Request Form and provide the requested information.
- You will be needing your current license and a proof that your address has been changed.
- Same documents will be required for both, changing your address on your driver’s license and vehicle registration.
- You will be required to pay a $3 fee for the process if you want to purchase a replacement license.
- If you want to request a duplicate license with your new address, you will be given a paper license and your new license will be emailed to you within 60 days.
Documents Required
- Proof of signature
- New Hampshire driver’s license, New Hampshire ID card (either document from the two)
- Proof of residency
- Deed/Title, mortgage, rental/lease agreement
- Bank statement
- Proof of social security number
- Date of birth
Note: You cannot change your address online in New Hampshire.
2. By mail
In New Hampshire, you can also change your address by mail. It’s quite an easy process and can be completed conveniently without any effort. The New Hampshire DMV only requests you to fill and send out the address change application alongside a photocopy of your current driver license to your closest DMV Drop Box location.
Step by step process
- Fill in the Record change request form.
- Mail the form to:
NH Department of Safety: DMV,
Driver Licensing, 23 Hazen Drive, Concord,
NH 03305.
I’m moving from another State to New Hampshire: How to change my address with the New Hampshire DMV?
If you are moving from another state to New Hampshire, you need to get a new driver’s license from the New Hampshire DMV. You must apply for a new license within 60 days and also register your vehicle within 60 days of establishing residency, considering you have a valid, unexpired driver’s license from another U.S. state.
Sorry to break it to you but you will have to visit the New Hampshire DMV in person to apply for a new driver’s license. You can visit the office addresses mentioned in the moving within New Hampshire part.
As per the rules in various states, you can expect that the New Hampshire driver’s license for a new resident is only available for those individuals that do not have any outstanding revocations, suspensions or cancellations on their out-of-state driver’s license.
Steps to get a new driver’s license from the South Dakota DMV:
- Locate your nearest DMV office.
- Submit a completed Application for Driver License or Non-Driver ID Card.
- You’ll be required to surrender your current out-of-state license.
- You’ll need your ID number, date of birth, and SSN for it.
- Pass the vision exam. You will be required to pay the $50 fees for the process.
- If you have a valid driver’s license, your written and driving tests will be waived.
Documents/Information required
- Proof of signature
- New Hampshire driver’s license, New Hampshire ID card (either document from the two)
- Proof of residency
- Deed/Title, mortgage, rental/lease agreement
- Bank statement
- Proof of social security number
- Date of birth
Note: You cannot apply for a driver’s license or vehicle registration on phone, mail or online.
I’m moving from New Hampshire to another State: How to change my address with the New Hampshire DMV?
Not every state requires you to update the DMV if you’re leaving the state. It varies on which state you are residing in, and the rules and requirements of that state.
You will be required to update the New Hampshire DMV if you are moving from New Hampshire to another state. You can do that by submitting the Record Change Request Form to the mailing address mentioned in the ‘moving within New Hampshire’ section. You can also do it in person as mentioned in the ‘moving to New Hampshire’ section. You will not be required to surrender your plates to the New Hampshire DMV.
Things to do when moving out of New Hampshire:
- Apply for a new driver’s license, the time-limit for the process varies from state to state. However, most states require this to be completed within 30 to 60 days of establishing residency.
- Apply for a vehicle registration, the time-limit for this process also varies from state to state.
- You will have to apply for the driver’s license and vehicle registration by visiting the DMV office of the state you have moved to. Note that the requirements will vary according to the state you’ve moved to.
What are the documents required?
Here are the documents you need to update your address with the New Hampshire Department of Motor Vehicles:
- Record change request form
- Application for driver license or non-driver ID card.
- Your new and old address
- License plate number
- Last four digits of your VIN and SSN
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or if you are not a U.S. citizen, evidence of lawful presence.
- SSN and I.D.
- Proof of New Hampshire residency
- Current vehicle registration
- Proof of liability insurance
- Proof of inspection
- Proof of ownership
Frequently asked questions about DMV change of address
When should I notify the New Hampshire DMV of my move?
You must notify the New Hampshire DMV within 30 days of establishing residency
Do I need to take a driving test?
No, you will not be required to take the driving test.
Will filling out an official U.S. postal service change of address form update my vehicle registration records?
No, filling out an official U.S. postal service change of address form will not update the information on your DMV records.
After moving to another state, do I need to return the license plates?
You are not required to surrender your license plates to the New Hampshire DMV.
Can I change my name and address on my driving licence at the same time?
You can only change your name and address simultaneously if you’re applying for a new license or ID. Otherwise, both the processes require separate procedures.
