Driving in New Hampshire

You will need a driver's license in order to drive in New Hampshire.

As international students living in New Hampshire, you will need to apply for your driver's license at the Concord office of the Department of Motor Vehicles located at 10 Hazen Drive.

You will need to submit the following:

a letter from SNHU certifying your enrollment which you request in the Center for International Exchange
a copy of your I-20 or DS-2019
a copy of your visa and your I-94

Your Social Security identification card or a letter from the Social Security Administration stating that you have been denied a SSN (first contact CIE for a denial request letter to take to the Social Security office in Manchester) and

proof of your residence. If you do not live on campus, you will need verification of your residence such as a copy of your lease, a utility bill or your bank statement.

If you have a driver's license in your country, you are also required to provide a letter from an appropriate authority (probably the office that gave you your driver's license) that explains your driving record. It must state that your license is not under suspension or revocation. It is best if it includes a record of any accidents and violations. This is also useful information for your automobile insurance company.

If you do not have a driver's license from home, then you must complete a state approved driver's education program. These are provided by approved driving schools that you can find listed in the Yellow Pages telephone directory or online. After completing the course, you will need to pass both a written test and driving test at the Department of Motor Vehicles in Concord.

Details and complete instructions are available in the Center for International Exchange in Belknap Hall.

Watch for the winter driving workshop sponsored by the Office of Public Safety.