Closest DMV Office

MGWillia · 11-05-2014, 09:38 PM

Or I should be smarter...

Not having a firm grasp of the map yet, from alton bay, which DMV office is closest? Now that I have a home, I want to get my licence on this trip.
Thanks

DRH · 11-05-2014, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MGWillia

Or I should be smarter...

Not having a firm grasp of the map yet, from alton bay, which DMV office is closest? Now that I have a home, I want to get my licence on this trip.
Thanks

Probably the DMV headquarters in Concord. Lots more info. here: http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/d...ations/map.htm

lobstadanca · 11-05-2014, 11:14 PM

There is also one in Manchester not too far from the airport.

VitaBene · 11-05-2014, 11:56 PM

Welcome to life in the Lakes Region! We are 45 minutes from almost everything, but that is part of its charm!

glennsteely · 11-06-2014, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by vitabene

welcome to life in the lakes region! We are 45 minutes from almost everything, but that is part of its charm!

yes, it is....

tis · 11-06-2014, 07:03 AM

Tamworth? Or is that further than Concord from Alton.

Rusty · 11-06-2014, 09:06 AM

Once you move here you have 60 days to get your license. So IMO it would be best to get to know your way around a little and then pick the DMV that looks good to you.
For now I would just do a google search for DMV locations and then pick what you want after you have been here a while.

After being here a month you will have a better grasp of just how far you are from everything and then make your plans from there. You have a lot to do so don't try to do everything by using the internet.

tis · 11-06-2014, 09:10 AM

A friend got her license in Rochester too. That might be closer to Alton, assuming they still do it there.

Rusty · 11-06-2014, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by tis

A friend got her license in Rochester too. That might be closer to Alton, assuming they still do it there.

The Rochester DMV closed a few years ago.

Tamworth is the best to use because it's right off from Rt 16 and would be a nice scenic drive from Alton. Concord is closer to Alton and I can't say if it easy to get to or not.

fpartri497 · 11-06-2014, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

The Rochester DMV closed a few years ago.

Tamworth is the best to use because it's right off from Rt 16 and would be a nice scenic drive from Alton. Concord is closer to Alton and I can't say if it easy to get to or not.

concord Is only 45 Mn. from Alton Via rte. 28 south. cut through Chichester center to Rte. 4 get off at exit # 2 left on east side Dr, To the traffic light Dmv Is on the right (Hazen DR. )

fpartri497 · 11-06-2014, 09:30 AM

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concord Is only 45 Mn. from Alton Via rte. 28 south. cut through Chichester center to Rte. 4 get off at exit # 2 left on east side Dr, To the traffic light Dmv Is on the right (Hazen DR. )

the longest time I have ever spent at DMV Is 10 Mn.

WakeboardMom · 11-06-2014, 09:52 AM

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the longest time I have ever spent at DMV Is 10 Mn.

You must not have ever been to Nashua or Salem.

BroadHopper · 11-06-2014, 10:52 AM

A trip down Rte 11 onto the Laconia Bypass (Rte 3) shouldn't be an issue.

I love the trips to Concord. Further down 393 from the DMV is the Ft Eddy Road Strip where LL Bean, Market Basket, EMS Sports, Staples etc. is located. Or head downtown and visit the capitol and many fine shops and restaurants. Check out the Concord Chamber website for more info!
http://www.concordnhchamber.com/

SIKSUKR · 11-06-2014, 11:43 AM

Since all these locations are pretty far, depending on how you arrive on this trip I would find one that's on your route to Alton and get it on your way there. Or maybe not if you like to drive around and explore.

Merrymeeting · 11-06-2014, 09:22 PM

Trending counter to most of the posts, living on the Farmington/Rochester side of things, our center for shopping/services tends to be Dover/Rochester.

Head south on Rt. 11, toward a lot of shopping in Dover/Newington, there is a DMV right off the highway in Newington/Portsmouth.

(:-) when you are retired, you have time for these road trips)

Rusty · 11-06-2014, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Merrymeeting

Trending counter to most of the posts, living on the Farmington/Rochester side of things, our center for shopping/services tends to be Dover/Rochester.

Head south on Rt. 11, toward a lot of shopping in Dover/Newington, there is a DMV right off the highway in Newington/Portsmouth.

(:-) when you are retired, you have time for these road trips)

I went by the Newington DMV today and had lunch at Newick's which is just down the road. He could eat at Newick's and then drive around the seacoast. I love that area almost as much as the Lakes Region.

upthesaukee · 11-06-2014, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by tis

A friend got her license in Rochester too. That might be closer to Alton, assuming they still do it there.

As DRH posted earlier in this thread, there are few locations left in the state. Here is the link again:

http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/d...ations/map.htm

The Belmont office (Belmont Mall) and the Rochester office in the strip mall where Planet Fitness is located were both closed when the bright lights in Concord closed a number of offices. Those two offices were reasonably close to Alton.

Tamworth is perhaps a little farther from Alton, but a nice ride. Concord may be a little closer, but perhaps that office is busier than the Tamworth office, so it may be more time consuming.

Flip a coin, I guess.

bushwack1 · 11-14-2014, 12:18 PM

Coming from Laconia, I like Tamworth. Small, not usually very busy. I dare say*friendly*

11-05-2014, 09:38 PM	#1
MGWillia Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Alton Bay! Posts: 165 Thanks: 116 Thanked 128 Times in 46 Posts	Closest DMV Office Or I should be smarter... Not having a firm grasp of the map yet, from alton bay, which DMV office is closest? Now that I have a home, I want to get my licence on this trip. Thanks

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lobstadanca Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Smith Point West Alton Posts: 73 Thanks: 79 Thanked 44 Times in 10 Posts	DMV Office There is also one in Manchester not too far from the airport.

11-06-2014, 09:06 AM	#7
Rusty Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,028 Thanks: 603 Thanked 687 Times in 425 Posts	Once you move here you have 60 days to get your license. So IMO it would be best to get to know your way around a little and then pick the DMV that looks good to you. For now I would just do a google search for DMV locations and then pick what you want after you have been here a while. After being here a month you will have a better grasp of just how far you are from everything and then make your plans from there. You have a lot to do so don't try to do everything by using the internet. __________________ It's never crowded along the extra mile.

11-06-2014, 10:52 AM	#13
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,586 Thanks: 3,228 Thanked 1,107 Times in 797 Posts	Belmont DMV A trip down Rte 11 onto the Laconia Bypass (Rte 3) shouldn't be an issue. I love the trips to Concord. Further down 393 from the DMV is the Ft Eddy Road Strip where LL Bean, Market Basket, EMS Sports, Staples etc. is located. Or head downtown and visit the capitol and many fine shops and restaurants. Check out the Concord Chamber website for more info! http://www.concordnhchamber.com/ __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

11-06-2014, 11:43 AM	#14
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Since all these locations are pretty far, depending on how you arrive on this trip I would find one that's on your route to Alton and get it on your way there. Or maybe not if you like to drive around and explore. __________________ SIKSUKR

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VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,634 Thanked 1,641 Times in 844 Posts	Welcome to life in the Lakes Region! We are 45 minutes from almost everything, but that is part of its charm!

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tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,756 Thanks: 753 Thanked 1,461 Times in 1,018 Posts	Tamworth? Or is that further than Concord from Alton.

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tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,756 Thanks: 753 Thanked 1,461 Times in 1,018 Posts	A friend got her license in Rochester too. That might be closer to Alton, assuming they still do it there.

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Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 302 Thanked 800 Times in 368 Posts	Trending counter to most of the posts, living on the Farmington/Rochester side of things, our center for shopping/services tends to be Dover/Rochester. Head south on Rt. 11, toward a lot of shopping in Dover/Newington, there is a DMV right off the highway in Newington/Portsmouth. (:-) when you are retired, you have time for these road trips)

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11-14-2014, 12:18 PM	#18
bushwack1 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Laconia Posts: 33 Thanks: 17 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Dmv Coming from Laconia, I like Tamworth. Small, not usually very busy. I dare sayfriendly