How many practice hours do you need in New Hampshire?
In New Hampshire, a learner driver must log 40 hours of supervised driving practice—including 10 at night—before applying for a license.
New Hampshire learner permit requirements
- Minimum permit age: 15 years 9 months
- Supervised practice required: 40 hours total, 10 at night (what counts as night driving)
- Permit hold period: No fixed minimum
- License eligibility age: 16
- How hours are certified: 40-hour driving log certified by a parent or guardian (10 hours at night). DriveMint fills in the DSMV 509 from your logged drives (see every state form).
New Hampshire requires 40 hours of supervised driving with at least 10 at night, on top of the behind-the-wheel hours in a required driver-education course. New Hampshire does not issue a physical learner's permit — a licensed adult simply supervises practice.
Requirements change and have exceptions. Always confirm the current rules with the New Hampshire DMV before applying.
New Hampshire's graduated licensing stages
No physical permit is issued; drive with a licensed adult 25+; log 40 hours (10 at night).
Issued after driver education and the road test; night and passenger limits apply.
Youth operator restrictions are removed.
Driving restrictions for new New Hampshire drivers
Youth operator license holders under 18 can't drive between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m.
For the first 6 months, drivers under 18 may not carry more than one passenger under 25 unless they're family or a licensed adult 25+ is present.
Drivers under 18 may not use any mobile electronic device while driving, even hands-free.
Log every New Hampshire practice hour automatically
DriveMint tracks each supervised drive, separates day and night hours, and generates a PDF you can print or show at the DMV. Prove all 40 hours without a paper logbook falling apart in the glove box.
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New Hampshire driving practice FAQs
How many driving hours do you need in New Hampshire?+
New Hampshire requires 40 hours of supervised driving practice, including 10 hours at night, before a teen can apply for a license.
Does New Hampshire issue a learner's permit?+
No — New Hampshire does not issue a physical learner's permit. Teens may begin supervised practice from 15 years and 9 months, driving with a licensed adult 25 or older.
How many hours does New Hampshire require?+
40 hours of supervised driving including at least 10 at night, in addition to driver-education behind-the-wheel time.
Requirements in other states
Compare practice hours in all 50 states side by side, or read what actually counts as a night driving hour.