NHDOT Launches new Online Permit Application System

The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) is pleased to announce the launch of an electronic permit system for Driveway permits, Right of Way Activities (formerly Excavation and Encroachment permits), Special Events (formerly Parade permits) and Sponsor a Highway permits through the New Hampshire Permit Portal.  

This initiative is part of an overarching statewide ePermitting system development effort to enhance customer service for Granite Staters interacting with state departments and agencies. The New Hampshire Permit Portal will replace paper applications for all applicants starting today, Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Paper applications will continue to be accepted through Monday, September 16, 2024. The portal will allow applicants real-time insight on the status of their applications, improved transparency, and improved communication with the department. For more information and to start the permitting process, please visit the NHDOT Permit web page. 

“The permitting process is easier than ever thanks to our new online system,” said Department of Transportation Commissioner Bill Cass. “With this new portal, the New Hampshire Department of Transportation will provide Granite Staters with peace of mind through real-time updates on their applications.” 

For businesses using the portal, one feature of the new website is that you can request a business account, versus an individual account. A business account allows multiple users within the business to be connected, allowing all users the ability to view, access and interact with the account’s applications.  The business accounts will also allow for self-management of account users through an account administrator.  The NHDOT is encouraging businesses to sign up for this function on initial registration. 

Information on completing each application and using the system are available on the NHDOT Permit web page.