Pay Traffic Ticket in New Hampshire

Know Your Options

What it Means to Pay Your NH Traffic Ticket

Paying a traffic ticket fine is an admission of guilt. This means:

• You have knowingly waived your right to a court trial
• Points may be added to your driving record
• You may see a jump in your car insurance rates

If you fail to submit your traffic ticket payment within 30 days of the citation's issue date, you'll incur a $50 late fee. If the traffic ticket fine and late fee are not paid within 60 days of the citation's issue date, your New Hampshire driver's license will be suspended and, depending on the circumstances, a bench warrant may be issued for your arrest.

Before paying, make sure the "MUST APPEAR" box is not checked at the top of the citation. If so, you must appear in court before submitting any payments.

Pleading Guilty as a CDL Driver

You must notify your employer within 30 days of a traffic violation conviction. This applies to all driving situations, regardless of state or vehicle. Consult New Hampshire's CDL manual for more information on rules and regulations.

Pleading Not Guilty

You reserve the right to challenge your traffic ticket in court. A solid defense could influence a favorable verdict, reducing charges or dismissing the ticket. Learn more in our page on fighting your traffic ticket.

Pay Your New Hampshire Traffic Ticket

New Hampshire's Bureau of Financial Responsibility oversees traffic tickets throughout the state. You have three ways to pay: online, by mail, or in person.

Pay Online

To pay online, you will need:

• A valid e-mail address
• The citation number and type of offense (both are listed on the traffic ticket)
• Your driver's license number
• Either MasterCard or Visa

Before submitting payment, check either "guilty" or "nolo contendere" on the online payment form.

Pay by Mail

Follow the instructions on back of the citation and mail to:

• NH DOS DMV

• FR - PBM

• 23 Hazen Drive

• Concord, NH 03305

Be sure to check the "guilty" box at the top of the ticket. And write the citation number (found at the bottom right on the front side of the ticket) on your check.

Pay in Person

Pay in person at the Bureau of Financial Responsibility located at 23 Hazen Drive in Concord. Have your citation and either cash, check or credit card (Visa, MasterCard).

Get Points Removed From Driving Record

You may be allowed to enroll in a state-approved driver improvement course and have three points wiped from your driving record. You can learn more about this option in our Point Reduction section.

Check Your Driving Record

It's always a good idea to check your driving record after receiving a traffic ticket. Knowing where you stand with points may prompt you to drive more defensively, or to enroll in a driver improvement course.

Shop for Better Auto Insurance

Depending on the violation, you may see a leap in your car insurance rates. If your premiums become too high for your budget, shop around for a new provider by comparing car insurance rates online.