What to Do

Since you have only 30 days to respond to your New Hampshire traffic ticket, you need to act fast. The DMV will not accept, "I lost my citation" as a legitimate excuse for a late submission. Fortunately, the NH DMV will allow a written statement as a substitution for a ticket. You may use the written statement to pay your citation or enter a "not guilty" plea.

Failing to act within 30 days from the date of your citation will prompt the DMV to impose a late fee and suspend your NH driver's license.

Contact New Hampshire's Bureau of Financial Responsibility

Include on the written statement:

• Your name
• Date of birth
• Where to the ticket was received or issued
• The name of the police department that issued the ticket
• Your ticketed offense (example: speeding, running a red light, illegal pass, etc.)
• Any other pertinent information regarding the ticket
• Your signature
• A "not guilty" plea if you plan to challenge the ticket in court

Mail the statement to:

• NH DOS DMV

• FR - PBM

• 23 Hazen Drive

• Concord, NH 03305

If you plan to plead "guilty", include a check with the statement letter.

If you have any questions, call the Bureau of Financial Responsibility at (603) 227-4010.