ELDT Training in New Hampshire — FMCSA-Registered Online Course

New CDL applicants in New Hampshire, from Manchester, Nashua, Concord and Derry, need Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) from a registered provider before New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will give them the skills test. Lowest Cost ELDT is on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, so the NH theory portion is done online for $20 and your New Hampshire record is reported automatically.

How to get your CDL in New Hampshire

  1. Get your CLP from New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

    Pass the CDL knowledge tests, plus any endorsement tests, at a NH licensing office.

  2. Complete ELDT theory online

    Finish the Class A or Class B theory course here, $20, at your own pace from anywhere in New Hampshire; bus drivers add the passenger course and school bus drivers both the passenger and school bus courses.

  3. We report it to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry

    Your completion is submitted automatically, usually within minutes; the NH licensing agency checks the registry electronically before your skills test.

  4. Finish behind-the-wheel training in New Hampshire

    Range and public-road training is done in person with one of the registered NH providers listed below, for example in Manchester; it can be a different provider from your theory course.

  5. Pass the CDL skills test in New Hampshire

    Federal rule 49 CFR 383.25 requires you to hold the NH CLP at least 14 days first; then book the pre-trip, basic control and road test with New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

New Hampshire licensing details

CLP fee
Varies; check the current fee on the NH DMV site
CDL fee
Varies; check the current fee on the NH DMV site
  • You must schedule an appointment for the CDL permit knowledge test, and road skills tests are booked through the DMV (see the NH DMV website for current contact options).
  • Medical card information from FMCSA-certified examiners is sent to the DMV electronically, and CDL renewals require an appointment with a current medical card.

These NH fees and procedures are set by the agency and change without notice; confirm them on the official site before you go. Training costs are separate from New Hampshire fees: see what ELDT costs in 2026.

Behind-the-wheel schools in New Hampshire

NH has 18 registered training locations across 13 cities on the FMCSA registry: 18 registered for Class A, 17 for Class B, 8 for the passenger endorsement and 6 for school bus. 9 of the 18 (50%) publish a website, and the newest NH registry record dates from September 2026.

Browse by city: Manchester CDL schools and Concord CDL schools, or open the full New Hampshire school directory with phone numbers and the classes each location teaches.

Counts come from the FMCSA registry export. We do not endorse any NH school; confirm courses, schedules and prices with the provider.

Hazmat endorsement in New Hampshire

9 of the 18 registered New Hampshire locations are hazmat (H) theory locations. Hazmat ELDT is theory only, so NH drivers can take the $20 hazmat endorsement course online, warm up with the free hazmat practice test, then pass the New Hampshire hazmat knowledge test and complete the TSA security threat assessment.

Courses accepted in New Hampshire

Each course is the federal curriculum, reported to the Training Provider Registry when a NH driver passes.

Class A

CLASS A CDL

For combination vehicles with a GCWR of 26,001+ lbs, where the towed vehicle is over 10,000 lbs.

For first-time Class A applicants. Reported to FMCSA as a New Class A application. Already hold a Class B CDL and want Class A? Choose the Class B to Class A Upgrade course instead.

30 lessons
English
  • FMCSA Compliant Curriculum
  • TPR Submission Included
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Mobile-Friendly Access
$20
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Class B

CLASS B CDL

For single vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001+ lbs, or towing vehicles under 10,000 lbs.

For first-time Class B applicants. Reported to FMCSA as a New Class B application.

29 lessons
English
  • FMCSA Compliant Curriculum
  • TPR Submission Included
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Mobile-Friendly Access
$20
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Class A

CLASS B TO CLASS A UPGRADE

Class B to Class A upgrade theory curriculum covering advanced commercial vehicle operation, safety procedures, inspections, control skills, and compliance requirements for drivers moving from Class B to Class A CDL.

Class B to Class A upgrade. Reported to FMCSA as an Upgrade. Only for drivers who currently hold a valid Class B CDL.

3 hours
22 lessons
English
  • FMCSA Compliant Curriculum
  • TPR Submission Included
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Mobile-Friendly Access
$20
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School Bus

SCHOOL BUS ENDORSEMENT

Required endorsement for all school bus drivers, covering safety protocols and procedures.

11 lessons
English
  • FMCSA Compliant Curriculum
  • TPR Submission Included
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Mobile-Friendly Access
$20
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Passenger

PASSENGER ENDORSEMENT

Required for drivers operating vehicles designed to transport 16+ passengers.

5 lessons
English
  • FMCSA Compliant Curriculum
  • TPR Submission Included
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Mobile-Friendly Access
$20
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Hazmat

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ENDORSEMENT

Required theory training for transporting hazardous materials safely and legally.

12 hours
13 lessons
English
  • FMCSA Compliant Curriculum
  • TPR Submission Included
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Mobile-Friendly Access
$20
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New Hampshire ELDT questions

How do I book a CDL road test in New Hampshire?
Contact the NH DMV (see the DMV website for current contact options) once you have held your CLP for 14 days and completed ELDT. Knowledge tests for the permit also require an appointment.
Does New Hampshire accept online ELDT?
Yes. The DMV verifies training through the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, so online theory from a registered provider is accepted.
Do I hand my medical card to the NH DMV?
No. Certified medical examiners send the medical card information to the DMV electronically, but you must keep it current or risk losing CDL privileges.
Where can I do behind-the-wheel training in New Hampshire?
With one of the 18 New Hampshire locations on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, including locations in Manchester and Concord; 18 are registered for Class A training and 17 for Class B. Theory and behind-the-wheel training can come from different registered providers, so you can finish the online theory first and then choose a school. Each school sets its own schedule and pricing, and some registered providers, such as school districts and transit agencies, train only their own drivers, so confirm before you enroll; we do not endorse any of them.

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$20 online theory, accepted in New Hampshire and reported to the FMCSA registry automatically.

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