Closest DMV Office

[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

[DRH]

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]

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

[VitaBene]

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

[glennsteely]

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]

Tamworth? Or is that further than Concord from Alton.

[Rusty]

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]

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

[Rusty]

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]

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. )

[upthesaukee]

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.

[fpartri497]

Originally Posted by fpartri497

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]

Originally Posted by fpartri497

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

You must not have ever been to Nashua or Salem.

[BroadHopper]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[TheProfessor]

Make sure you have your Post Office mailing address correctly set up.
Post Office requires all sorts of Homeland Security information now.

I think that they mail you the new drivers license.

[upthesaukee]

Originally Posted by TheProfessor

Make sure you have your Post Office mailing address correctly set up.
Post Office requires all sorts of Homeland Security information now.

I think that they mail you the new drivers license.

I believe they give you a paper license that is good for 60 days, and then mail you the permanent one.

[DRH]

Originally Posted by TheProfessor

Make sure you have your Post Office mailing address correctly set up.
Post Office requires all sorts of Homeland Security information now.

I think that they mail you the new drivers license.

Solid identity and residency documentation is required to obtain a NH driver's license.

You will need two forms of ID documentation, plus proof of residency. The following link takes you to a .PDF document at the NH Dept. of Safety's website that provides the specific requirements:

http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/d...-residency.pdf

Assuming "your papers are in order" and you pass the eye test, you will receive a temporary paper license. Then, as TheProfessor and upthesaukee said, your permanent plastic license will be mailed to you.

[MGWillia]

Originally Posted by DRH

Solid identity and residency documentation is required to obtain a NH driver's license.

You will need two forms of ID documentation, plus proof of residency. The following link takes you to a .PDF document at the NH Dept. of Safety's website that provides the specific requirements:

http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/d...-residency.pdf

Assuming "your papers are in order" and you pass the eye test, you will receive a temporary paper license. Then, as TheProfessor and upthesaukee said, your permanent plastic license will be mailed to you.

Yeah, I found the site early on.. (even have an undated form all filled out.) I've got all the goodies. What I don't have is a time travel mind. Can find them on the map (most of them anyway) But I was just wondering about Up hill, down hill, curvy road, traffic time. (That and those of you who gave me some insight into busy locals/time wait) I do appreciate this and all the other help you guys keep giving around the forum with all my questions. And again, thanks to the Webmaster. This forum makes it so a guy who doesn't really know anyone in the area can fire up the computer and immediately ask some "New" old friends for advice.
Thanks

[Happy Gourmand]

Originally Posted by MGWillia

Yeah, I found the site early on.. (even have an undated form all filled out.) I've got all the goodies. What I don't have is a time travel mind. Can find them on the map (most of them anyway) But I was just wondering about Up hill, down hill, curvy road, traffic time. (That and those of you who gave me some insight into busy locals/time wait) I do appreciate this and all the other help you guys keep giving around the forum with all my questions. And again, thanks to the Webmaster. This forum makes it so a guy who doesn't really know anyone in the area can fire up the computer and immediately ask some "New" old friends for advice.
Thanks

Seems like you're spending more time figuring out which way to go than it would to just get in your car and just go do it. Concerned about up hills and down hills? Will you be going by bicycle?

[Rusty]

Originally Posted by MGWillia

Yeah, I found the site early on.. (even have an undated form all filled out.) I've got all the goodies. What I don't have is a time travel mind. Can find them on the map (most of them anyway) But I was just wondering about Up hill, down hill, curvy road, traffic time. (That and those of you who gave me some insight into busy locals/time wait) I do appreciate this and all the other help you guys keep giving around the forum with all my questions. And again, thanks to the Webmaster. This forum makes it so a guy who doesn't really know anyone in the area can fire up the computer and immediately ask some "New" old friends for advice.
Thanks

FLL can help you with your "time travel mind". He travels to mars and back on a daily basis.

[MGWillia]

Originally Posted by Happy Gourmand

Seems like you're spending more time figuring out which way to go than it would to just get in your car and just go do it. Concerned about up hills and down hills? Will you be going by bicycle?

As I'm only in the state for a couple days a month lately, I'm trying to make the most of it. The reference to terrain was to state the obvious that it's not just about how "the crow flies". After 23 plus years in the Army, I don't like to waste an opportunity to get as much done in the least time that I can. Right now, I'm back in Ohio again. But when next in NH, I have another list of tasks to get done. I'll save the sight seeing for when I'm all settled in. Then I'll be that Sunday Driver taking his time and slowing you down.
Again, thanks so much to those who so freely share the benefits of their experience.

[Merrymeeting]

From the Alton Circle (Rt. 11), the Dover RMV is a very straight shot, all on highways (Rt. 11, Rt. 16/Spaulding Turnpike...there are a few tolls, .75 each)

Unless you go at rush hour (AM or PM), shouldn't take you much more than 30 minutes from the circle.

[DRH]

Originally Posted by MGWillia

As I'm only in the state for a couple days a month lately, I'm trying to make the most of it. The reference to terrain was to state the obvious that it's not just about how "the crow flies". After 23 plus years in the Army, I don't like to waste an opportunity to get as much done in the least time that I can. Right now, I'm back in Ohio again. But when next in NH, I have another list of tasks to get done. I'll save the sight seeing for when I'm all settled in. Then I'll be that Sunday Driver taking his time and slowing you down.
Again, thanks so much to those who so freely share the benefits of their experience.

If you'll be driving up on Rt. 93 next time, depending on the day/time you are coming you might consider putting the Concord DMV address into your GPS (23 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03305) and stopping there on your way up. That way, you'd be all set before you even get to Alton!

[bushwack1]

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