Transfer License/Non Driver ID From Another State
What you need to know about transferring your out of state Driver License, Commercial Driver License or Non Driver ID to New Hampshire
- Transfer Out of State Driver License
- Transfer Out of State Commercial Driver License
- Transfer Out of State Non Driver ID
Transfer Out of State Driver License
If you have moved to New Hampshire from another state, you must get a New Hampshire Driver License within 60 days of establishing residency in New Hampshire.
Applicants at least 18 years old
If you are at least 18 years old, you can transfer an out-of-state license to a New Hampshire license by making an appointment to visit a DMV office.
The following are requirements for all applicants:
- Completed Application for Driver License or Non Driver ID (DSMV 450).
- Proof of Identity and Residency. Please review our Required Documents list for the type of license you wish to get: REAL ID compliant or non-compliant (not REAL ID).
- Appropriate Fee
- Vision Test
Information for Non US Citizens
Permanent Residents/Refugees/Asylees/VISA and Work Authorization Card Holders should review the required documents for Non US citizens.
Applicants under 18 years old
Drivers under 18 years old who wish to transfer a Driver Education course from another state must contact the Driver Education Office to ensure that all requirements are met as required in RSA 263:19. New Hampshire does not honor or transfer driving permits from other states.
Transfer Out of State Commercial Driver License
If you have moved to New Hampshire from another state, you must get a New Hampshire Driver License within 60 days of establishing residency in New Hampshire.
If you are at least 18 years old, you can transfer an out of state license to a New Hampshire license by making an appointment to visit a DMV office.
The following are requirements for all applicants:
- Completed Commercial Driver License Application (DSMV 312)
- Proof of Identity and Residency. Please review our Required Documents list for the type of license you wish to get: REAL ID compliant or non-compliant (not REAL ID).
- Appropriate Fee
- Vision Test
- Valid Medical Certificate (unless exempt)
- You may be required to bring additional documents to your specific appointment. Please review the list below:
- CDL Drivers with a HazMat Endorsement must have Fingerprints taken through TSA and your results must be back before you will be allowed to test.
- Hazmat Knowledge test (please review the CDL Manual)
Information for Non US Citizens
Permanent Residents/Refugees/Asylees/VISA and Work Authorization Card Holders should review the required documents for Non US citizens.
Transfer Out of State Non Driver ID
New Hampshire offers a non-driver photo identification card to residents who do not qualify for a driver license. An applicant must be a New Hampshire resident who is at least 12 years of age and who does not currently have a valid driver license. You can transfer an out of state Non Driver ID card to a New Hampshire Non Driver ID Card by making an appointment to visit a DMV office.
The following are requirements for all applicants:
- Completed Application for Driver License or Non Driver ID (DSMV 450).
- Proof of Identity and Residency. Please review our Required Documents list for the type of license you wish to get: REAL ID compliant or non-compliant (not REAL ID).
- Appropriate Fee
Information for Non US Citizens
Permanent Residents/Refugees/Asylees/VISA and Work Authorization Card Holders should review the required documents for Non US citizens.