New Hampshire Address & Name Change

By Javier Marín, Editor·Last reviewed September 2026·How we check this

Updating your New Hampshire driver license, vehicle registration, and certificate of title after a move, marriage, or divorce is straightforward — but the address and name updates run on different rules. Address changes can usually be completed online; name changes require an in-person visit and supporting documentation. The state allows 30 days to update either after the change occurs.

Address change — driver license

When you move within New Hampshire, you must update your driver license address with the NH DMV within 30 days. The change is free, and you can complete it through:

Online: The NH DMV E-services portal accepts address changes for licenses that are not suspended, revoked, or expired.
By mail: A signed Change of Address form mailed to the NH DMV's main office in Concord.
In person: At any NH DMV substation. The clerk updates the record and issues a paper certificate of address change to carry with the license until the next renewal.

Most online address changes do not result in a new card being issued. The change is reflected in the NH DMV record, and the existing card remains valid until expiration. If you want a new card showing the new address, you can order one for an additional fee.

Address change — registration

Vehicle registration in New Hampshire is tied to your town or city of residence. If you move to a different town, your next registration renewal must be processed by the new town's clerk. If you move within the same town, you can update your address at the next renewal or visit the town clerk in advance. The state portion of the registration also needs to reflect the new address — the town clerk handles the update for both during a renewal.

If you move out of New Hampshire, your registration must be cancelled at the town clerk and at the NH DMV. Plates must be surrendered or destroyed depending on the next state's requirements.

Address change — title

The certificate of title for your vehicle does not need to be updated for an address change — the address on the title is the address at the time of issuance, and only changes at the next title transaction. Insurance carriers, however, must be notified of the address change immediately because rates are calculated on the principal garaging address.

Name change — driver license

A name change on a New Hampshire driver license requires an in-person visit to any NH DMV substation. Bring:

Your current driver license.
Proof of the legal name change: certified marriage certificate, divorce decree showing restoration of maiden or prior name, or court order.
Identity document if not already on file: U.S. birth certificate or valid U.S. passport.
Your Social Security card showing the new name (the SSN record must match the new name on the license — you typically update SSA before the NH DMV).
Two New Hampshire residency documents from two different sources, dated within the last 60 days (REAL ID applicants only).

The NH DMV updates the record, takes a new photo, and issues a temporary paper license. The permanent card with the new name arrives by mail in 2-3 weeks. The duplicate fee is $3; a full renewal is $50 for the 5-year cycle if the renewal cycle is approaching.

Name change — registration and title

The registration update follows the same in-person path. The town clerk records the new name on the registration, and the NH DMV updates the title at the next title transaction (sale, refinance, or duplicate request). The title itself is not reissued for a name change alone — the next time the title moves, the name on the new title will reflect the updated record. If you want the title reissued in the new name, you can request a duplicate title under the new name with the original title surrendered; see title replacement.

Voter registration and other linked records

Updating your driver license address through the NH DMV does not automatically update your voter registration. Use the New Hampshire Secretary of State's voter portal or visit your town clerk to update voting records separately. Insurance, lender records, and Social Security must also be updated separately.

Out-of-state moves

If you've moved to New Hampshire from another state, you must transfer your out-of-state license to a New Hampshire license within 60 days of establishing residency. The transfer typically requires a vision screening but waives the road test if your prior license is current and not expired by more than 2 years. The same 60-day window applies to your vehicle registration, with a 30-day window for newly purchased vehicles.

If you've moved out of New Hampshire, no formal cancellation of the New Hampshire license is needed — your new state's licensing agency notifies the NH DMV through the Driver License Compact when you obtain a new license. Surrender any specialty plates at a substation to release them and avoid future renewal notices.