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RSA 260:21-a · Public Law 109-13 Compliant Identification Card

Title
XXI: MOTOR VEHICLES
Chapter
260 · ADMINISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE LAWS
Status
current
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260:21-a Public Law 109-13 Compliant Identification Card. –

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I.

The department shall upon application issue a nondriver's picture identification card that complies with Public Law 109-13 to any resident who:

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(a)

Meets the requirements of RSA 260:21, I and II.

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(b)

Does not hold any other driver's license or nondriver's picture identification card.

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(c)

Agrees to have his or her facial image, signature, and social security number retained by the department.

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(d)

Provides documents required to demonstrate identity, United States citizenship, social security number, and New Hampshire residency.

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II.

The identification card shall bear the name, address, date of birth, gender indicated as "M" for "male," "F" for "female," or "X" for "other," veteran's status for the purposes of identification for receiving benefits and services under New Hampshire law (optional), organ donor status (optional), picture, and signature of the applicant.

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III.

The identification card shall be valid for 5 years from the date of issuance.

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IV.

The fee for such card shall be $10 and is not refundable.

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V.

Any person who knowingly alters the information contained on the identification card or misrepresents to the department any information on the card shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

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VI.

The state of New Hampshire shall not be liable in any action when the information contained on the card is false or when any unauthorized person misuses said card.

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VII.

In addition to the information specified in this section, a suitable decal or symbol shall be affixed to the identification card in accordance with RSA 263:41, II if the applicant has registered with the division of motor vehicles as an organ and tissue donor.

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VIII.

An identification card issued under the provisions of this section may be withdrawn at any time for just cause, at the discretion of the director. The director shall withdraw an identification card when any person is found to have violated the provisions of RSA 179:8 and RSA 179:9.

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IX.

The director shall keep a record of the cards issued, and each card shall contain a random identification number specifically assigned to the person to whom the card was issued. Source. 2016, 71:8, eff. May 10, 2016. 2019, 205:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2020.

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Source note

Source. 2016, 71:8, eff. May 10, 2016. 2019, 205:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2020.

Source history

  • 2016, 71:8, eff. May 10, 2016
  • 2019, 205:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2020

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  • 2026 HB1520 reference

    and the address claimed as domicile must present that document when applying for registration: (i) New Hampshire driver's license or identification card issued under RSA 260:21, RSA 260:21-a, or RSA 260:21-b; (ii) New Hampshire resident vehicle registration; (iii) a picture identification issued by the United States government that contains a current address; (iv) a government issued check, benefit statemen

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    ch bears the date of birth, name, address, and picture of the individual. (b) An identification card issued by the director of motor vehicles under the provisions of RSA 260:21, RSA 260:21-a, or RSA 260:21-b, or any picture identification card issued by another state which bears the date of birth, name, and address of the individual. (c) An armed services identification card. (d) A valid passport from a