Reinstating a Driver's License in New Hampshire
How to check your New Hampshire license status, what gets a license suspended, reinstatement steps and fees, and hardship licenses.
Short answer: A license suspended for default, noncompliance or nonpayment of a fine is reinstated after you resolve the underlying matter and pay the DMV director a $100 fee, which replaces any other reinstatement fee. RSA 263:56-a
| Checking and reinstating a license | A license suspended for default, noncompliance or nonpayment of a fine is reinstated after you resolve the underlying matter and pay the DMV director a $100 fee, which replaces any other reinstatement fee. For suspensions under RSA 263:14, the fee is $50. Source: RSA 263:56-a |
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| License suspension | Grounds include demerit point accumulation; failing to appear at a scheduled court proceeding or hearing, failing to pay a fine, paying with a bad check, or failing to comply with a court or DMV order (suspension takes effect 30 days after notice); DWI convictions; and administrative license suspension after a test refusal or a test at or above the limit. |
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FAQ
How do I check if my license is suspended and get it reinstated in New Hampshire?
A license suspended for default, noncompliance or nonpayment of a fine is reinstated after you resolve the underlying matter and pay the DMV director a $100 fee, which replaces any other reinstatement fee. For suspensions under RSA 263:14, the fee is $50.
What gets your license suspended in New Hampshire?
Grounds include demerit point accumulation; failing to appear at a scheduled court proceeding or hearing, failing to pay a fine, paying with a bad check, or failing to comply with a court or DMV order (suspension takes effect 30 days after notice); DWI convictions; and administrative license suspension after a test refusal or a test at or above the limit.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.