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How to Get a New Hampshire Learners Permit
New Hampshire doesn’t issue learner’s permits, but new drivers are allowed on the roads if they meet specific regulations. Learn more here!
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Jessica Gibson
What to Do if You’re in a Car Accident Without Insurance But Not at Fault in New Hampshire
New Hampshire drivers aren’t legally required to have car insurance, so if you’re in an accident while uninsured but not at fault, you are not breaking the law.
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Mary Cahill
How to Pay Your New Hampshire Excise Tax
New Hampshire doesn’t charge a state sales tax on new vehicles, but they do charge an annual tax rate of $18/$1,000 of the list price.
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Andrea Barrett
How To Register a Car In New Hampshire
The process to register your vehicle in New Hampshire depends on if you bought your car at a dealership, through a private party, or if you are leasing it.
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Sarah Williams
Buying a Car in New Hampshire From Out of State
Buying a car in New Hampshire from out of state may seem complicated, but the registration process for out-of-state vehicles is pretty straightforward.
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Jaya Anandjit
2023 New Hampshire CDL Requirements Guide
The basic New Hampshire CDL requirements include a clean driving record and ELDT training. Learn more about additional requirements here.
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Bonnie Stinson
Electric Car Charging Stations in New Hampshire
Currently, Portsmouth has the largest number of EV chargers in New Hampshire, but others may be catching up soon.
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Megan Lebron
Does New Hampshire Require Front License Plates?
New Hampshire is a two-plate state, meaning that registered vehicles are required to have front license plates.
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Liz Jenson
New Hampshire Gas Tax
Filling up your tank in New Hampshire became more expensive than ever in 2022, and the state’s gas tax rate of $0.238 per gallon certainly doesn’t help.
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Maxine Boyko
Uninsured Motorist Coverage in New Hampshire: Do You Need It?
Uninsured motorist coverage is not legally required in New Hampshire—unless you’ve been charged with certain traffic offenses. Click here to learn more.
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Mariza Morin
The Best States to Buy a Car
New Hampshire, Florida, and Oregon are among the best and cheapest states to buy a car. Click here for the full list.
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Andrea Barrett
What Is the Driving Age in New Hampshire?
You must be 15 ½ or older to learn to drive in New Hampshire and 16 to obtain your Youth Operator’s License.
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Melanie Johnson
How to Deal with Rising Gas Prices in New Hampshire
Gas prices in New Hampshire are higher than average, costing drivers an estimated $4.664 per gallon.
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Jacqulyn Graber
New Hampshire Car Accident Laws
If you’re involved in a car accident in New Hampshire, you may be legally required to file an accident report.
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Sarah Gray
How to Complete a DMV Change of Address in New Hampshire
To complete a change of address at the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles, you can go in person or fill out a form by mail.
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John Pickhaver
How to Get a New Hampshire Handicap Placard (and Who’s Eligible)
Drivers must display a disabled license plate or placard with the International Symbol of Access to use a disabled parking space in New Hampshire.
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Maxine Boyko
The 8 Best Manchester Radio Stations
From New Hampshire's largest statewide radio service to an oldies-exclusive broadcaster, here are the eight best radio stations in Manchester, New Hampshire.
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Max Werner
All You Need to Know About I-89
I-89 is a north-south highway running from Concord, New Hampshire to Highgate Springs, Vermont.
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Nathan Porceng
Open Container Laws in New Hampshire
Under New Hampshire’s open container law, you could face a $150 fine and license suspension for having an open container of alcohol in a car.
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Maxine Boyko
Can You Turn Right on Red in New Hampshire?
If there is no sign that says otherwise and you yield the right-of-way pedestrians, you can turn right at a red light in New Hampshire.
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Drew Waterstreet
How to Replace a Lost New Hampshire Driver’s License
Getting a replacement license in New Hampshire is easy—just apply for a duplicate license online or at a DMV dropbox location for a $10 fee.
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Macy Fouse
Car Sales Tax in New Hampshire
New Hampshire is one of five states that doesn’t charge sales tax, even on vehicle purchases.
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Macy Fouse
How to Get a New Hampshire Driver’s License Reinstatement
It will cost $100 to have your license reinstated in New Hampshire and you’ll have to pay a visit to the DMV in Concord.
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Sean Boehme
The 8 Most Common Ways to Get a Suspended License in New Hampshire
Serious traffic violations could result in your New Hampshire driver’s license being suspended—and young drivers have to be especially careful!
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Jacqulyn Graber
Gifting a Car in New Hampshire
Gifting a car in New Hampshire is simple, as long as you complete a bill of sale and transfer the vehicle title to the new owner.
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Andrea Barrett
New Hampshire REAL ID: What You Need to Know
After May 3, 2023, your New Hampshire driver’s license must be REAL ID-compliant if you want to use it to board domestic flights.
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John Pickhaver
How to Renew Your Driver’s License in New Hampshire
You can renew your driver's license in New Hampshire online or in person. The fee to renew your license is $50.
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Sean Boehme
New Hampshire Motorcycle Helmet Laws
There are no laws about wearing a motorcycle helmet in New Hampshire.
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Drew Waterstreet
Is My License Plate Frame Legal in New Hampshire?
License plate frames are permitted in New Hampshire. But be careful with frame covers, as one that is tinted or smoked can get you a fine of $150.
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Amber Reed
How to Get a Rebuilt Title in New Hampshire
To get a rebuilt title in New Hampshire, apply for a salvage title, repair the vehicle, pass inspection, and submit documents to the DMV.
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Maxine Boyko

All Questions on New Hampshire

Will my homeowner's policy cover my ATV?
Since ATV insurance in New Hampshire isn't required, will my homeowner's policy provide coverage for the ATV? What if it gets stolen or burned down in the garage?
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Shannon Martin
What happens if an uninsured driver is at fault in an accident in New Hampshire?
Can anything happen to you since you aren't required to have insurance? Do you have to pay for any damage or injuries you cause?
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Emily Maracle
Can I go without car insurance in New Hampshire?
I purchased a new vehicle and haven't yet purchased insurance. Do I need to, or can I go without it?
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Sophie Newman
Are there any states that do not require auto insurance?
Is auto insurance or another form of financial responsibility required in all 50 states? I'm moving to a new state and want to know if the insurance laws will change.
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Matthew Macgugan
Is car insurance mandatory in every state?
Do I need auto insurance no matter where I move in the U.S.?
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Alexah Grinnell
How can I not have car insurance?
I want to save money and my car insurance is expensive. How can I not have car insurance?
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Emily Maracle
Can I drive without a license in New Hampshire?
What happens if I get caught without a license now? I'm a new resident of the state and where I lived before I didn't drive.
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Sophie Newman
What is the minimum car insurance requirement for New Hampshire?
What's the minimum amount of car insurance I need in New Hampshire? What can I use to find the cheapest rate?
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Rachel Juillerat
How much is my car registration in NH?
I’ve lived in New Hampshire for about a year now, but I’ve always driven my roommate’s car. I’m getting my own car soon and am trying to figure out all the associated expenses. How much does it cost to register a vehicle in New Hampshire?
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Chloe Jenkins
Is it illegal not to purchase car insurance in New Hampshire?
I just moved to the state from New Jersey and need to get my vehicle re-registered. Do I also still need to purchase car insurance?
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Sophie Newman
How long do points stay on your record in New Hampshire?
I'm currently insured with Allstate. How long will points stay on my record and impact my insurance? I have four points from a speeding ticket in 2019.
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Emily Maracle
What do I do if I get into an at-fault accident in New Hampshire?
I don't have bodily injury liability and was in an at-fault accident. The other driver's insurance let me know that they are injured and seeking reimbursement for medical bills. Their vehicle wasn't damaged, but mine is totaled. Am I going to be sued? Will I lose my license?
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Emily Maracle
What happens if you don't have bodily injury liability in New Hampshire?
I know it's not required in this state, but what happens if I don't get it? Will it be dangerous not to have it?
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Sophie Newman
How do I pick the right car insurance coverage for New Hampshire?
I just moved to New Hampshire, and people have told me that the car insurance situation is unique in the state—something about there being no minimum. I've always based my coverage off of the minimum requirements before; how do I pick the right coverage now?
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Eric Schad
Can I get car insurance on a vehicle that's registered to someone else in New Hampshire?
"I've been borrowing my friend's car while she's out of town and I want to purchase insurance for it but the title's in her name. What are my options?"
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Sophie Newman
Is reckless driving a felony in NH?
I recently got pulled over for speeding in New Hampshire. I was let off with a warning, but the officer told me I could be hit with serious consequences for reckless driving next time. What type of charge is reckless driving in New Hampshire?
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Macy Fouse
Does AAA provide nationwide service?
I know that AAA is divided up into clubs based on regions, so does that mean AAA is still nationwide?
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Eric Schad
Which states have the cheapest car insurance rates?
Right now I live in Florida and the auto insurance here is SO expensive. Which states are the least expensive for car insurance?
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Jackie Whalen
How do you get ice off car mirrors?
What's the best way to remove ice from car mirrors? I live in New Hampshire and my car mirrors always ice over in the winter. I don't have a heating mechanism, so I want to find another way to remove it.
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Eric Schad
Are U-turns legal in New Hampshire?
I’m driving up to Concord to visit a friend of mine from college. However, I’ve never driven in New Hampshire before and I don’t want to get a ticket. Can I legally make a U-turn there?
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Eric Schad
Most common car in New Hampshire?
So my son is a novelist, and he’s a notorious shut-in. He doesn’t like people, going out, or doing anything fun. Anyways, he just moved into a house in the New Hampshire woods, and he needs a car to get groceries, but wants the most regular car he can find. What’s the most common car in New Hampshire?
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Jason Tushinski
What speed is considered reckless driving in New Hampshire?
I live in New Hampshire and although I’m 25 years old, I just got my license. Since I’ve been driving, I like to go really fast. But I don’t want to get a ticket for reckless driving. How fast do you have to go to get a reckless driving charge in New Hampshire?
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Eric Schad
How long will a DUI stay on my driving record in New Hampshire?
I had a really embarrassing weekend in Manchester and long story short, now I’ve got a DUI on my record. What do I do now? How long will I have a DUI on my driving record in New Hampshire?
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Shannon Fitzgerald
How many cars are in New Hampshire?
After I moved to New Hampshire about a year ago, I learned that car insurance isn’t compulsory. I thought this was odd, but moreover, it made me wonder if more people own cars because they don’t have to pay for car insurance. How many cars are there in New Hampshire?
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Eric Schad
What's the best time to visit New Hampshire?
I’ve always wanted to visit New England, but I’m specifically excited about heading to New Hampshire. I just need to gather some more information before I plan my trip. When’s the best time to visit New Hampshire?
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Eric Schad
How many cars are registered in New Hampshire?
I know New Hampshire is a pretty small state, but it also has a lot of people. I’m just curious to know about the number of cars there. How many cars does New Hampshire have in total?
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Liz Jenson
What is the best route from NH to Florida?
At some point during the winter, my family and I are planning a trip from New Hampshire to Florida. What is the best way for us to get there?
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Sean Boehme
What are the best outdoor activities in New England?
We’re going to New England and don’t want to spend a lot of time indoors. What are the best outdoor activities to do in New England?
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Rob Shapiro
How can I get to Florida from New England?
Is there an easy way to drive down the East Coast, from the very Northeast of the United States to the tip of Florida?
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Jacqulyn Graber
What’s the best driving route from New Hampshire to Florida?
We’re heading to Fort Lauderdale to participate in the National Bingo Championship. What’s the best driving route from New Hampshire to Florida?
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Jason Tushinski

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