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Replace a Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated New Hampshire Driver's License or ID Card

Updated on Thu, 4/28/2011

If your New Hampshire driver's license or identification card has been lost, stolen, or mutilated, you can apply for a replacement or duplicate license at your local Driver Licensing location of the Department of Safety Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Instructions for replacing a lost, stolen or mutilated New Hampshire driver's license or identification card:

  1. Locate the New Hampshire DMV driver licensing location nearest you. Be sure to note the days and hours of operation.
  2. Bring proper identification. The state of New Hampshire requires that you present the original or a certified copy of your birth certificate, a valid US passport or military ID, and a piece of secondary ID when applying for a duplicate driver's license or identification card. A proof of residency must also be submitted.
  3. Bring the correct fee. Normally, there is a $10 fee for replacing a lost, stolen, or mutilated license. Please contact your local DMV driver licensing location to confirm the fee before applying in person, since fees may vary.
  4. Complete and bring an Application for Driver's License.

Instructions for New Hampshire residents who are temporarily out of state:

New Hampshire residents who are temporarily out of state and unable to apply in person may apply for a duplicate license or identification card through the mail. Such persons may include military personnel or students who are either out of the state or country, among others.
  1. Download and complete the application form from the DMV website.
  2. Obtain a certified check, cashier's check or money order in the correct amount. Please contact the DMV at (603)271-2371 to confirm the correct fee, as fees may vary.
  3. Mail the completed form, along with your payment to:

DOS DMV

Driver Licensing 
23 Hazen Drive 
Concord, NH 03305

Additional Information

  • If your license or identification will expire within the next 60 days, you can renew your license or identification card instead of applying for a replacement.
  • You cannot apply for replacement of a driver's license or identification online.