Replacing a Lost CDL in New Hampshire

Replace your lost NH commercial driver's license with the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). You can apply in person at your DMV office or by mail if you're currently out of state.

Replace your CDL as soon as possible; NH law requires a valid CDL to operate a commercial truck or any commercial vehicle without it. Also, consider reporting your lost CDL to local and state law enforcement to help protect your identity should your CDL fall into the wrong hands.

In Person Replacement CDL in NH

Head to your local DMV office with:

A completed Commercial Driver License Application (Form DSMV 312).
The required proofs of identification and residency.
- These will depend on whether you're applying for a duplicate CDL that is Real ID compliant or non-compliant.
- Be sure to ask about any CDL-specific documents such as your medical certificate or waiver and proofs of endorsements.
The $10 replacement fee.

The NH DMV will mail your permanent CDL to the address on file; if you've changed your address since your first CDL application, refer to our guide to changing your address.

Out-of-State Duplicate CDLs

If you're out of state when you lose or damage your commercial driver's license, your image MUST be on file with the DMV to get a replacement CDL by mail; otherwise, you're ineligible.

As long as your image is on file, you can submit:

A completed:
- Commercial Driver License Application (Form DSMV 312).
- Temporarily Away (Form DSMV 594) application.
Payment for the $10 fee.
- Send a check or money order made payable to “State of NH—DMV."

Mail the above to:

NH Department of Safety
DMV—Driver Licensing
23 Hazen Drive
Concord, NH 03305

Once the DMV receives and processes your application, you'll receive a temporary CDL valid for 6 months by mail. Make sure you include your out-of-state address on the application.

NOTE: Once you're back in state, you must visit the DMV to properly apply for a duplicate CDL. Be prepared to provide applicable proof of identification and residency (Real ID compliant or non-compliant).

Forms

DSMV 312: Commercial Drivers License Application; Apply for an original, renewal, duplicate, OR replacement New Hampshire CDL.

DSMV 594: Out-of-State Residence; If you'll temporarily reside outside New Hampshire and need driver and/or vehicle documents (e.g. driver's license, title, registration) mailed to your out-of-state residence, submit this form to the DMV.