Change of Name

Change of Licensee's Name or Address

Whenever any person who is licensed to drive within this state is required to notify the Division of Motor Vehicles of any change of name and/or address. You can obtain the necessary change of address forms at the Merrimack Police Department, or at the Harris Pond Mall Division of Motor Vehicles substation. A conviction of failing to change one's name or address carries a fine of up to $500.00. This applies to both licenses (RSA 263:9) and to vehicle registrations (RSA 261:55). In both cases, notification shall be done within ten days after your address has changed.

Exceptions: Members of the Armed Forces

Any person who is a member of the armed forces of the United States, and who, at the time of induction, call to active duty, or enlisted into the armed forces for two or more years, was a resident of this state and was a holder of a New Hampshire license is not required to notify the Division of Motor Vehicles of any change until which time he or she is discharged, in which case a 60 day grace period is given for that purpose.