NH DMV Knowledge Test cheat sheet

A New Hampshire resident driver license is issued by the DMV; a first license for a driver under 18 requires a driver education course, behind-the-wheel practice, and a parent/guardian certification of supervised driving hours.

The graduated licensing sequence is: driver education learner permit, then a youth operator license with passenger and nighttime restrictions, then an unrestricted license at age 18.

A youth operator license holder may not drive between 1:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. except for employment, school, or a religious activity, and may not carry more than one non-family passenger under 21 during the first six months.

A license expires on the holder's birthday; renewal can be completed online in eligible cases, and a vision test is required at renewal unless a recent exam result is on file.

A new resident with a valid out-of-state license must apply for a New Hampshire license within 60 days of establishing residency; a knowledge test may be waived but a vision test is still required.

A driver must carry a valid license while operating and must show it on demand to a law enforcement officer; driving after revocation or suspension is a separate, more serious offense than driving unlicensed.

A non-driver identification card is available to residents who do not hold a license and is subject to the same identity-document requirements as a REAL ID license.

A junior operator with a permit must be accompanied by a licensed adult at least 25 years old (or a parent/guardian who is a licensed driver) seated in the front passenger seat.

A vehicle must be registered with the DMV before operation on public roads; registration is tied to the vehicle and owner and must be renewed annually, with the month determined by the owner's last name or plate assignment.

A New Hampshire title is issued for vehicles model year 2000 or newer; older vehicles are registered without a title, and a title is required to transfer ownership of a titled vehicle.

A title transfer requires the seller's signature, the buyer's information, the purchase price, and an odometer disclosure on the back of the certificate of title.

New Hampshire has no state sales tax; instead, a municipal permit fee is paid to the town or city clerk at registration, calculated on the vehicle's list price and age.

A vehicle must pass a state safety inspection within 10 days of registration; inspections are performed at licensed stations and cover brakes, lights, tires, steering, and emissions-related components where applicable.

A vehicle registered in a county subject to emissions testing must pass an OBD or tailpipe emissions test as part of the inspection cycle.

Registration may be refused or revoked if the owner fails to maintain required insurance or fails to complete required inspections.

A duplicate registration or title can be requested from the DMV when the original is lost or destroyed; a duplicate title invalidates the original document.

New Hampshire uses a demerit point system: convictions for moving violations add points to the driving record, and accumulating 12 or more points within 12 months results in suspension.

Points remain on the record for a defined period; serious offenses such as DWI, reckless driving, and driving after suspension carry mandatory suspension periods independent of the point total.

A driver may be required to complete a driver improvement program or attend a hearing before the DMV when points approach the suspension threshold.

A driver involved in a crash resulting in injury, death, or property damage above the statutory threshold must report the crash to the DMV within the required period, in addition to any police report.

Leaving the scene of a crash involving injury or death (hit-and-run) is a felony-level offense with license revocation.

A DWI conviction results in license suspension, required ignition interlock for repeat or high-BAC cases, and completion of an impaired-driver education program before reinstatement.

A minor in possession of alcohol or a drug offense can result in suspension of driving privileges under the state's zero-tolerance and youth alcohol provisions.

Reinstatement after suspension requires payment of a restoration fee and proof of compliance with any required program, and the driver must not drive during the suspension period.

A REAL ID-compliant New Hampshire license or ID card meets the federal standard and is marked with a star; it is required to board domestic flights and enter certain federal facilities.

A standard (non-REAL ID) license remains valid for driving and general identification but is not accepted for federal purposes.

To obtain a REAL ID, an applicant must present proof of identity (birth certificate or passport), proof of Social Security number, and two proofs of New Hampshire residency.

A name change requires a certified marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order linking the new name to the identity document.

REAL ID documents must be originals or certified copies; photocopies and expired documents are not accepted.

A REAL ID credential is issued after the applicant's identity and lawful status are verified through the federal verification system.

A REAL ID license is not a substitute for a passport for international travel; it only satisfies the domestic air travel requirement.

Applicants who previously held a REAL ID and are renewing may be able to renew without resubmitting all documents if the record is complete.