How Much Does a New Hampshire
Driver's License Cost?
A New Hampshire driver's license costs $50 and lasts 5 years. Below are all 7 official fees from the New Hampshire DMV.
New Hampshire License Costs at a Glance
- Permit + first license (approx.)
- $60
- License valid for
- 5 years
- About $10 per year
- Replacement
- $20
- REAL ID
- No extra cost
At $50, New Hampshire's license fee is higher than in 40 other states. The national median is $34.
📊Official New Hampshire DMV Fees
From the New Hampshire DMV fee schedule. Verify current amounts before paying.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Class D Driver License (5 year) | $50.00 |
| Driver Education Permit | $10.00 |
| Youth Operator License (until 21) | $10.00 per year until age 21 |
| REAL ID upgrade | No additional cost |
| Replacement License | $20.00 |
| Driver Education (state-approved school) | $700–$900 (varies by provider) |
| Knowledge or skills test fee | Included in license fee |
🗓️When You Pay Each Fee in New Hampshire
- 1
Enroll in Driver Education at 15.5
Some New Hampshire high schools offer Driver Ed; private schools typically charge $700–$900.
- 2
Apply for a Driver Education Permit at 15.5
Visit any New Hampshire DMV Substation with your parent/guardian, required documents, Driver Education enrollment proof, and $10 fee.
- 3
Receive the Youth Operator License (YOL) at 16
Pay the Youth Operator License fee ($10 per year until age 21).
How much does a New Hampshire driver's license cost?
A Class D license is $50 (5-year), the Youth Operator License is $10 per year until age 21, and the Driver Education Permit is $10. State-approved Driver Education is $700–$900 at private schools — among the highest in the U.S. Replacement licenses are $20. Knowledge and skills tests are included in the license fee.
🗺️New Hampshire Compared With Neighboring States
You must be a resident to get a state's license, but if you live near a border, here is how New Hampshire's fees compare.
| State | License | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $50 | $10 |
| Vermont | $62 | $24 |
| Maine | $30 | $35 |
| Massachusetts | $50 | $30 |
🚚Moving to New Hampshire With a License?
New New Hampshire residents must transfer their license within 60 days. Visit any DMV Substation with your old license, identity documents, SSN, and 2 NH residency documents. The vision test is required; the written and road tests are typically waived for valid U.S. licenses in good standing. Out-of-country licenses require both the written and road test.
Transfer deadlines in every state →Budgeting Beyond the DMV Fee
The figures above are New Hampshire's official fees. Driver education, behind-the-wheel lessons, and insurance can cost more than the license itself.
Estimate your total New Hampshire cost
The official fees above are only part of the bill. Add your age, REAL ID, driver education and retests to see a realistic total for New Hampshire.
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Fees change. Always confirm the amount on the official New Hampshire DMV website before paying. US Driver Guide is not affiliated with any government agency.