Driver Licensing > Non-US Citizen > Frequently Asked Questions
I am a permanent resident of New Hampshire, may I apply for a driver license?
I am here in the US on an employment authorization card. May I apply for a driver license?
I am a refugee. May I apply for a driver license?
I am here in the US on a work Visa. May I apply for a driver license?
I am here in the US on a student Visa. May I apply for a driver license?
I am here in the US on a tourist Visa. May I apply for a driver license?
What documents are necessary to prove I am living in New Hampshire?
Where may I apply for a driver license?
What tests will I need to complete?
May I take the tests on different days?
Do I need an appointment for a road test?
How much does a driver license cost?
Will I receive my driver license on the same day I apply and pass the tests?
Is it necessary to come to the Concord Office each time I renew my driver license?
If I become a naturalized citizen, what can I do to renew my license?
May I apply for a non-driver identification card?
May I apply for a non-driver identification card if I am in the US on a Visa?
What documents are necessary for a non-driver identification card?
How much does a non-driver identification card cost?
Who may I contact for information regarding my legal status in the US?
How can I get to the Non-US Citizen driver licensing office in Concord?
I am a permanent resident of New Hampshire, may I apply for a driver license?
Yes. See Non-US Citizen Residing in New Hampshire.
I am here in the US on an employment authorization card. May I apply for a driver license?
Yes. See Non-US Citizen Residing in New Hampshire.
I am a refugee. May I apply for a driver license?
Yes. See Non-US Citizen Residing in New Hampshire.
I am here in the US on a work Visa. May I apply for a driver license?
Yes. See Non-US Citizen Temporarily Residing in New Hampshire.
I am here in the US on a student Visa. May I apply for a driver license?
Yes. See Non-US Citizen Temporarily Residing in New Hampshire.
I am here as a spouse, civil union partner or dependent of an individual on a work or student Visa. May I apply for a driver license?
Yes. See Non-US Citizen Temporarily Residing in New Hampshire.
I am here in the US on a tourist Visa. May I apply for a driver license?
No.
What documents are necessary to prove I am living in New Hampshire?
Please review the Residency section of our proof of identification and residency form.
Where may I apply for a driver license?
NH Dept. of Safety
DMV - Non-US Citizen
23 Hazen Drive
Concord, NH 03305
(603) 227-4020
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
What tests will I need to complete?
- Eye test.
- Knowledge test.
- Road test.
May I take the tests on different days?
Yes.
Do I need an appointment for a road test?
Yes. After you pass the Knowledge Exam you will be scheduled for a road test.
How much does a driver license cost?
Please review our list of fees.
Will I receive my driver license on the same day I apply and pass the tests?
No. You will receive a temporary driver license.
My driver license is about to expire, but I have not received approval for Visa extension from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services. What can I do?
Contact the Non-US Citizen office.
Is it necessary to come to the Concord Office each time I renew my driver license?
Yes, if you are here on a Visa or a Work Authorization Card. Permanent residents, asylees and refugees may go to any DMV office.
If I become a naturalized citizen, what can I do to renew my license?
Bring your naturalized citizen documents or U.S. Passport to any DMV office.
May I apply for a non-driver identification card?
Yes, if you are:
- A permanent resident.
- A refugee.
- Here on an employment authorization card.
May I apply for a non-driver identification card if I am in the US on a Visa?
No.
What documents are necessary for a non-driver identification card?
Please view our Non-Driver Identification Card section.
How much does a non-driver identification card cost?
$10.00 for an original or a renewal.
Who may I contact for information regarding my legal status in the US?
US Department of Homeland Security
Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services
How can I get to the Non-US Citizen driver licensing office in Concord?
New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles | 23 Hazen Drive | Concord, NH 03305
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