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Frequently Asked Questions
Pleas by Mail

 
  • What type of plea can I enter on my ticket?

    • Guilty. Enclose the fine payment.
    • No lo contendere. Enclose the fine payment.
    • Not guilty. DO NOT SEND THE FINE PAYMENT. Sign ticket, and submit to:
    DOS
    DMV
    FR Plea-By-Mail
    23 Hazen Drive
    Concord, NH 03305
    (603) 271-3101
    Once your not guilty plea has been received, it will be sent to the court. You should receive notice from the court in 6 to 8 weeks.
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  • How long do I have to pay a fine?
    30 days.

    • If the fine is not paid in the first 30 days, an additional $50.00 late fee will be due along with the original fine.
    • If the original fine and late fee are not paid within 60 days from the date the ticket was issued, your license/registration privileges will be suspended.
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  • What types of payment are accepted for a fine?

    • Cash (in person only).
    • Check.
    • MasterCard/Visa/American Express.
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  • Can my fine be processed through the mail?
    Yes, follow the instructions on the back of the ticket. Submit payment and ticket to:

    DOS DMV
    FR Plea-By-Mail
    23 Hazen Drive
    Concord, NH 03305
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  • Are payment plans available to pay a fine?
    No.
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  • I received a default notice in the mail. What will happen if my payment is not received before the suspension date?
    You must pay:

    • The fine amount shown on the ticket.
    • A $50.00 administrative fee.
    • A $100.00 license reinstatement fee.
    • A $25.00 registration reinstatement fee, if a NH resident.
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  • I have lost or misplaced my ticket. What can I do?
    Submit a written request including the following:

    • Name.
    • Date of birth.
    • Where the ticket was received.
    • Any other information regarding the ticket.
    • Payment or plea of not guilty.

    To:

    DOS DMV
    FR Plea-By-Mail
    23 Hazen Drive
    Concord, NH 03305
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  • I have entered a plea of not guilty and have had no response. What can I do?
    Contact the court.
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  • I sent in my payment before the suspension date. Can I still be suspended?
    Yes, DMV does not go by the postmark date.
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  • If the suspension date falls on a holiday or weekend, when is my payment due?
    Your payment must be received no later than 4:15 PM on the last working day before the suspension date.
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