New Hampshire SR-22 requirements after a DUI
New Hampshire requires an SR-22 filing for 3 years after a DUI.
What New Hampshire says
SR-22 certificate. Saf-C 7503.04 makes an SR-22 on file a condition of restoration after a revocation under RSA 265-A:2 or RSA 265-A:3. Saf-C 7504.12(a) terminates the filing requirement after 3 years from the final conviction or administrative action; Saf-C 7504.12(c) requires a person convicted of DWI second or subsequent offense to file proof for 3 years from the date of eligibility for restoration.
“Saf-C 7503.04 Restoration: Influence of Alcohol or Drugs. Any person whose driver's license or operating privilege has been revoked pursuant to RSA 265-A:2 or RSA 265-A:3, or RSA 263:65 for an out of state conviction shall have such license or privilege restored upon meeting the following requiremen”
Ignition interlock statute (see the state page): N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 265-A:36
At a glance
| Filing required after a DUI | Yes |
|---|---|
| Form | SR-22 |
| Filing period | 3 years |
| License reinstatement fee | $100 |
| Licensing agency | New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles |
How an SR-22 filing works
An SR-22 is a certificate of financial responsibility. The driver does not file it; the insurer does, electronically, with the state licensing agency, confirming that a policy meeting the state's minimum liability limits is in force. Most insurers charge a one-time filing fee, and a driver who needs one may find that fewer carriers offer it or that premiums are higher.
The filing must stay on file for the period the state sets. If the policy is cancelled or lapses during that period, the insurer notifies the state (an SR-26), and the license is typically suspended again until a new filing is made — which can restart the period.
The period usually starts at reinstatement, not at the arrest or conviction, though states differ; where the state specifies the start date, the note on this page says so.
Questions about SR-22 in New Hampshire
- Does New Hampshire require an SR-22 to restore a license after DWI?
- Yes. Saf-C 7503.04 lists 'Proof of financial responsibility in the form of an SR-22 certificate is on file' among the requirements for restoring a license revoked under RSA 265-A:2 or RSA 265-A:3. Under Saf-C 7504.12, the filing requirement generally ends 3 years after the conviction or administrative action; second or subsequent DWI offenders file for 3 years from the date of eligibility for restoration.