New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Saf - Department of Safety
Subtitle Saf-C - Commissioner, Department of Safety
Chapter Saf-C 1000 - DRIVER LICENSING
Part Saf-C 1003 - ORIGINAL DRIVER LICENSE: EXAMINATIONS REQUIRED
Section Saf-C 1003.03 - Original Driver License From Another Jurisdiction, Examinations Required

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Saf-C 1003.03

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) Each applicant who surrenders a valid driver license issued by another jurisdiction or a driver license issued by another jurisdiction which has expired no more than 12 months prior to the date of its surrender shall satisfactorily complete the following in the order reflected:

(1) The visual acuity examination set forth in Saf-C 1004.01;

(2) The knowledge examination set forth in Saf-C 1005.01; and

(3) The road skills examination set forth in Saf-C 1006.01, in the event the director determines that:
a. The licensing standards of the jurisdiction in which the applicant is licensed does not comply with the standards set forth in these rules; or

b. The applicant might be a hazard to public safety as a result of an apparent physical or psychological impairment.

(b) The director shall determine whether each driver license surrendered pursuant to (a) above:

(1) Is genuine;

(2) Was actually issued to the applicant; and

(3) Is not under suspension or revocation.

(c) Upon receipt of a completed form DSMV 450 and the statutory fee, a 60-day temporary paper driver license shall be issued to the applicant.

(d) When the director determines that the surrendered driver license is not under suspension or revocation and that the applicant has no pending actions, the director shall mail the New Hampshire driver license to the applicant, valid for the remainder of the 5-year license period.

(e) Each applicant who indicates that they have a valid driver license issued by another jurisdiction but does not have the driver license to surrender to the division shall not be eligible for a New Hampshire driver license until the director determines that:

(1) The previous driver license is not under suspension or revocation;

(2) The applicant was actually issued a valid driver license by the other jurisdiction;

(3) The applicant has no pending actions in any other jurisdiction; and

(4) The applicant submits form DSMV 90 (rev. 03/22) or similar form.

(f) The applicant shall furnish the following on form DSMV 90 or similar form:

(1) Name and date of birth;

(2) Signature of the applicant;

(3) Statement from an official of the governmental agency which previously issued the driver license indicating:
a. Whether the applicant holds or previously held a driver license in the jurisdiction;

b. Class of driver license;

c. Whether the driver license is currently under suspension or revocation and the reason;

d. If the driver license is currently under suspension or revocation, what action must be taken to get it restored;

e. License number;

f. Issue date of license;

g. Expiration date of license; and

h. All restrictions the issuing jurisdiction placed on the license;

(4) Signature of the official completing the form and date of signature; and

(5) Official stamp or seal of the governmental agency.

(g) Each applicant who surrenders a driver license issued by another jurisdiction which has expired more than 12 months prior to the date of its surrender or who does not hold a driver license from another jurisdiction shall satisfactorily complete the following in the order reflected:

(1) The visual acuity examination set forth in Saf-C 1004.01;

(2) The knowledge examination set forth in Saf-C 1005.01; and

(3) The road skills examination set forth in Saf-C 1006.01.

#2077, eff 7-4-82; ss #2801, eff 8-3-84; ss by #4647, eff 7-19-89, EXPIRED: 7-19-95

New. #6069, INTERIM, eff 7-28-95, EXPIRES: 11-25-95; ss by #6120, eff 11-22-95, EXPIRED: 11-22-03

New. #7995, INTERIM, eff 12-2-03, EXPIRED: 5-30-04

New. #8109, eff 6-24-04; ss by #10176, eff 8-23-12

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