New Hampshire New Resident Guide

The most commonly used documents to prove identity include a social security card and either a certified copy of a birth certificate or an unexpired passport. Proof of residency, such as a valid, unexpired New Hampshire driver license or non-driver ID, utility bill or property tax bill, will also be required.

1. Physical presence. You must be continuously physically present in California for more than one year (366 days) immediately prior to the residence determination date of the term for which you request resident status.

New Hampshire does not have a formal procedure for establishing residency. Anyone wanting to establish residency must provide some form of tangible proof that they are living in the state. Acceptable forms of proof include drivers license, utility bill, rental or mortgage payment, and vehicle registration.

A person who establishes a domicile/residence in New Hampshire and drives in New Hampshire must obtain a New Hampshire driver's license within 60 days of establishing his or her domicile/residence.

Acceptable Proof of Residency Any current utility bill with the service at address provided (gas, electric, oil, water/sewer, cable/dish) or other official mail recently received at the correct address. Rent or Lease Agreement properly signed by the owner or management company and the residents.

Tax purposes are the most important reason for establishing residency after you move. The state you claim residency in should be the state where you spend the most time. Many states require that residents spend at least 183 days or more in a state to claim they live there for income tax purposes.

Register in NH as a Resident: If you are a college student and choose to become a resident, you will have 60 days upon establishing residency in the State of New Hampshire to obtain a New Hampshire driver's license and register your vehicle.

Acceptable Proof of Residency Any current utility bill with the service at address provided (gas, electric, oil, water/sewer, cable/dish) or other official mail recently received at the correct address. Rent or Lease Agreement properly signed by the owner or management company and the residents.