In the state's own words

“In addition to the other requirements set forth in these rules, each applicant for a driver license who is under the age of 18 shall submit the following to the division:”

New Hampshire General Court NH Administrative Rules, chapter Saf-C 1000, rule Saf-C 1002.04 'Requirements for Minor Applicant', the opening sentence Read it on gc.nh.gov

“Certification of completion of 40 hours of additional supervised driving time, 10 hours of which shall occur at night, pursuant to RSA 263:19, II, under the supervision of a licensed parent, step parent, or legal guardian; or, if there is no licensed parent, step parent, or legal guardian, a licensed adult over the age of 25, on form DSMV 509”

New Hampshire General Court NH Administrative Rules, chapter Saf-C 1000, rule Saf-C 1002.04 'Requirements for Minor Applicant', item (b) Read it on gc.nh.gov

“To qualify for a driver's license under this section, a person under the age of 18 shall also certify the completion of 40 hours of additional supervised driving time under the supervision of a licensed parent or guardian, or, if there is no licensed parent or guardian, under the supervision of a licensed adult over the age of 25, and that at least 10 of the hours of additional supervised driving time were during the period from 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise.”

New Hampshire General Court RSA 263:19 'Driver Education', paragraph II, first sentence Read it on gc.nh.gov

Checked on the state's own website on October 18, 2026. Rules change, so confirm with your DMV before your appointment.

What this means for you

DSMV 509 is the required certification, signed by the teen and the parent. It includes a log of 10 rows on the front and 42 on the back, which the form says you may use. Copy the back page for more drives.

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