The Epping DMV is the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles office at 315 Calef Highway (Route 125), serving Epping, Exeter, Raymond and the surrounding Rockingham County towns. It’s open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and is one of four NH offices that also offer appointments until 5:00 p.m. twice a week. Every NH DMV office has worked by appointment since November 3, 2025, so book before you go. Vehicle registrations start at your town clerk, not at the DMV.
Epping DMV Hours, Address and Contact Details
| Detail | Epping DMV |
|---|---|
| Address | 315 Calef Highway (Route 125), Epping, NH 03042 (get directions) |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with appointments until 5:00 p.m. twice a week |
| Appointments | Required. Book through Make an Appointment on the NH DMV homepage. |
| Phone | No direct line is published for this office. Call NH DMV customer service at (603) 227-4000, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Drop box | Yes |
Do You Need an Appointment at the Epping DMV?
Yes. NH DMV moved all 14 of its offices, including Epping, to an appointment-based system on November 3, 2025. Knowledge tests and road tests have always required an appointment.
How to Book an Appointment
- Go to the NH DMV homepage.
- Select Make an Appointment.
- Choose Epping and the service you need, then pick an open time.
Extended Hours, Same-Day Slots and Walk-Ins
Epping is one of the four busiest NH DMV offices, along with Concord, Manchester and Nashua, so it offers appointments until 5:00 p.m. twice a week.
NH DMV also holds a limited block of same-day appointments each day for urgent transactions. If you arrive without an appointment, staff will help you find one, which may be on another day or at another office.
Services Available at the Epping DMV
Epping handles most everyday DMV transactions. Here’s what you can and can’t do at this office.
| Service | Available here? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Driver licenses, REAL ID and non-driver IDs | Yes | New licenses, renewals and replacements |
| Knowledge and road tests | By appointment only | Road test availability varies by office |
| Vehicle registration | Yes | Start with your town or city clerk first |
| Duplicate title applications | Yes | For other title questions, call the Title Bureau at (603) 227-4150 |
| Walking disability services | Yes | |
| Your own driving record | Yes | Requests for someone else’s record must go to the Concord headquarters |
| Drop box | Yes | |
| International Registration Plan (IRP) | No | Handled by the IRP office in Concord |
How to Register a Vehicle in Epping
Registering a vehicle in New Hampshire is a two-part process. You always start with your town or city clerk, who collects the local fees and confirms your residency. The state portion comes second.
Step 1: Start at the Epping Town Clerk
Epping residents begin at the Town Clerk/Tax Collector’s office at 157 Main Street, which handles motor vehicle registrations and renewals. The office closes earlier than the DMV, at 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 2:30 p.m. on Fridays, so plan your visit accordingly.
| Detail | Epping Town Clerk/Tax Collector |
|---|---|
| Address | 157 Main Street, Epping, NH 03042 |
| Phone | (603) 679-8288, ext. 31 |
| Hours | Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. |
Step 2: Complete the State Portion at the DMV, If Needed
Most New Hampshire towns can also complete the state portion of a registration for a small extra fee. Ask the Town Clerk whether it can finish yours. If it can’t, bring the paperwork the clerk gives you to your DMV appointment.
Driver’s Licenses and REAL ID
Renewing Your Driver’s License
About two months before your license expires, NH DMV mails a renewal notice. The notice tells you whether you can renew online. If you can’t, book an appointment at Epping or another office.
Documents Needed for a REAL ID
Bring documents that prove:
- your identity and lawful presence, such as a U.S. passport or a certified birth certificate
- your Social Security number
- your New Hampshire residency
- each legal name change, such as a marriage certificate for each marriage
The state’s REAL ID site has an online document checker that tells you exactly what to bring.
License and ID Fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Driver license (standard) | $50 |
| REAL ID driver license | $60 |
| Non-driver ID card | $10 |
| Duplicate license or ID | $10 |
| Address change reprint | $3 |
Knowledge and Road Tests
NH DMV gives knowledge and road tests by appointment only, and road test availability varies between offices. Request a test through the DMV’s appointment system, and check other offices if Epping has no openings.
For a road test, bring:
- a vehicle of the right class for your license that’s fully registered, in safe condition and inspected if required
- a properly licensed driver who drives you to and from the test site and stays until your test is finished
Before You Go: Payment and Holiday Closures
Accepted Payment Methods
NH DMV offices accept:
- Visa, MasterCard and Discover cards, plus American Express in person or by phone
- Cash, in person only
- Personal checks, money orders and traveler’s checks made payable to “State of NH – DMV”
The Epping Town Clerk sets its own payment options for registrations, so call ahead before you go.
Holiday Closures
NH DMV offices close on New Hampshire’s paid state holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King Jr./Civil Rights Day
- Presidents’ Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day and the day after
- Christmas Day
When a holiday falls on a weekend, the state may observe it on a nearby weekday instead.
Services You Can Complete Online
You can skip the trip for several transactions on the NH DMV website:
- Renew your driver’s license or non-driver ID, if your renewal notice says you’re eligible
- Order a duplicate license or ID
- Pay a ticket or plead not guilty
- Book a DMV appointment
Many towns also let you renew your registration online or by mail. Check with your town clerk.
Other DMV Offices Near Epping
If Epping can’t fit you in, these are the closest DMV offices:
- Dover DMV: 50 Boston Harbor Road, open Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Salem DMV: 154 Main Street, open Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Manchester DMV: 377 South Willow Street, open Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with appointments until 5:00 p.m. twice a week
For every location in the state, see our list of New Hampshire DMV offices.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Epping DMV at 315 Calef Highway is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and offers appointments until 5:00 p.m. twice a week. You’ll need an appointment for any visit.
Yes. All NH DMV offices have been appointment-based since November 3, 2025. A limited number of same-day slots is held each day for urgent transactions.
Start at the Epping Town Clerk/Tax Collector, 157 Main Street. The office is open Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
No. Exeter isn’t on NH DMV’s list of offices. The Epping office on Calef Highway is the closest one, and Exeter residents start vehicle registrations with the Exeter Town Clerk.
NH DMV doesn’t publish a direct number for the Epping office. Call customer service at (603) 227-4000, driver licensing at (603) 227-4020 or registration at (603) 227-4030, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Road tests are by appointment only, and availability varies by office. Check for test openings at Epping when you book, and look at other nearby offices if none are available.
Conclusion
The Epping DMV is open every weekday, with later appointments twice a week, but you’ll need to book ahead through NH DMV. Start registrations at the Epping Town Clerk on Main Street, keeping in mind that it closes at 3:30 p.m. most days, and for license visits, bring the right documents and check whether your renewal notice lets you renew online. If Epping has no openings, Dover, Salem and Manchester are the nearest offices.
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