New Hampshire Driver Information

This page provides information about vehicle, driver, and document requirements, state regulations, insurance coverage, and city-specific requirements, needed to drive with Lyft in the state of New Hampshire.

To apply to drive in New Hampshire, submit an application online or in the Lyft Driver app –– download it from the App Store (iOS) or the Google Play store. To be approved to drive, applicants must meet these requirements.

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1. What you need to drive with Lyft in New Hampshire
2. 1. Vehicle requirements
   2. Driver requirements
   3. Document requirements
   4. Emblem requirements
3. New Hampshire driver regulations
4. 1. Hourly driver mode limits
   2. Disclosures
   3. Best practices
5. Know your insurance
6. Moving to or from New Hampshire

What you need to drive with Lyft in New Hampshire

Drivers are required to maintain current documents. Failing to update a required document before the expiration date results in temporary deactivation.

Use your Lyft Driver app to upload your documents. To add documents in the app, tap 'Account' in the main menu, then 'Documents.

Vehicle requirements

1. 2008 or newer: Manchester
2. 4 doors
3. 5-8 seats, including the driver's
4. Not a taxi, stretch limousine, or non-Express Drive rental vehicle
5. Not titled as salvage, non-repairable, rebuilt, or any other equivalent classification

See if your vehicle qualifies for premium ride types to earn more on each ride.

In select cities, you can rent a car through Express Drive with standard insurance included. Rental vehicles must be rented through the Express Drive program to be approved for use on the Lyft platform.

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Driver requirements

1. Valid driver’s license — Temporary or out-of-state licenses are also acceptable
2. 25 or older
3. Pass a driver screening, which reviews your driving history and criminal background check. Learn more about driver screenings.
4. Any smartphone that can download and run the Lyft Driver app. See phone software recommendations.

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Document requirements

1. Driver profile photo: Learn how to take the best photo
2. Vehicle registration
3. Personal vehicle insurance
4. New Hampshire vehicle inspection sticker

New Hampshire vehicle inspection sticker

To prevent delays in the approval process, make sure your vehicle inspection sticker meets the following criteria:

1. Issued in New Hampshire
2. Current (not expired)
3. Match the vehicle on file with Lyft
4. Images and text clearly legible in the photo
5. All four corners visible in the photo

Here's an example of what the New Hampshire inspection sticker looks like:

We also accept older versions of the inspection sticker:

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Emblem requirements

Drivers are required to display the Lyft emblem while in driver mode. The Lyft emblem is Lyft’s official trade dress. It helps passengers and law enforcement identify your vehicle.

The Lyft emblem should be displayed in the lower corner of your windshield on the passenger side every time you enter driver mode. Make sure to remove the emblem when you are not in driver mode.

If you’ve just been approved to drive, you should receive your Lyft emblem shortly. If you didn't get one or need a new one, order one in your Lyft Driver app or Dashboard. While waiting for it to arrive, you may print a temporary emblem.

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New Hampshire driver regulations

Be sure to follow these rules when giving rides in New Hampshire, and keep an eye on your email for important updates from Lyft.

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1. Hourly driver mode limits
2. Disclosures
3. Best practices

Hourly driver mode limits

In New Hampshire, Lyft’s standard time limit for driver mode applies.

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Disclosures

1. You can access Lyft’s proof of insurance, including specific coverage limits here.
2. Depending on its terms, your personal insurance might not provide any coverage while you are logged into the App, or engaged in a prearranged ride.
3. You must notify your personal insurance and/or any lienholders to advise that you will be using your vehicle to provide TNC services.
4. If the vehicle you use to provide Lyft rides has a lien against it, using the vehicle for transportation network company services may violate the terms of your contract with the lienholder.
5. If Lyft’s insurer makes a payment for a claim covered under comprehensive coverage or collision coverage, Lyft’s insurer will issue the payment directly to the business repairing the personal vehicle or jointly to the owner of the personal vehicle and the primary lienholder on the covered personal vehicle.
6. Prior to providing TNC services, you shall review our Zero-Tolerance policy, Anti-Discrimination policy, Service Animal policy, and Foldable wheelchair policy.

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Best practices

1. Display all required emblems and placards
2. Always have your driver’s license and insurance document
3. Follow all airport rules
4. Don't accept street hails
5. Don't accept cash for rides
6. Don't wait in taxi lines

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Know your insurance

Review Lyft's coverage here.

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Moving to or from New Hampshire

If you're already a driver in a different state, and you're moving to New Hampshire, send us a message with the following info:

1. The date you're moving
2. Your new shipping address
3. A clear photo of your vehicle registration*
4. New Hampshire vehicle inspection sticker (see below)

*If you were already required to upload your vehicle registration when you became a driver, you do not need to send it in again.

Moving from New Hampshire to a different state? Find your new market here to see what steps you'll need to take.

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