New Hampshire State Information

Welcome to the New Hampshire information page! Take a look around and learn more about New Hampshire's history, and view some interesting facts and pieces of trivia. You can also find tips for scenic road trips and information about NH auto insurance. If you are moving to the great state of New Hampshire, you will be interested in tips to help you get started including: information about changing your driver's license, help with getting an auto insurance quote and even a handy Allstate Moving Checklist to get you organized.

Little Bit of History

The state of New Hampshire encompasses 9,350 square miles and is ranked 46th in the nation's total area. It was the 9th state to enter the union on June 21, 1788. New Hampshire was named after the southern English county of New Hampshire.

Essentials

Motto -

Live Free or Die

Capital -

Concord

Time Zone -

Eastern

Demonym -

New Hampshirite

Quarter

Introduced - 2000

Song

Old New Hampshire

With a skill that knows no measure, From the golden store of Fate,
God, in His great love and wisdom, Made the rugged Granite State,

Did You Know?

The first potato planted in the United States was at Londonderry Common Field in 1719.
Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr., the first American to travel in space is from East Derry.
New Hampshire adopted the first legal lottery in the twentieth century United States in 1963.
Levi Hutchins of Concord invented the first alarm clock in 1787.

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Driving in New Hampshire
Browse through the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles website and prepare yourself with important information such as requirements for obtaining your New Hampshire driver's license and vehicle registration information.

The First Step When Moving
Contact your Allstate agent or call 1-800-ALLSTATE (1-800-255-7828).

Things to Consider Before Moving
Will I need to change my insurance coverage? Should I buy or rent my new place? What can I afford? Relax! We'll help you sort through your options.

Moving Tools and Tips
There's a lot to keep track of when you move. Our checklists will help you so moving will be a breeze. Always check out the moving company's registration number, references and complaint history at Relocation.com. This is important, even if your move is within New Hampshire.

Need an Insurance Policy in New Hampshire?
Find out if switching to Allstate might save you money by getting an auto insurance quote today (it's easy!). You can also talk to an Allstate agent right in your neighborhood or call 1-866-621-6900 to get a quote over the phone.

Scenic Drives

Some suggested scenic road trips.
Scenic Drives in New Hampshire
Preview upcoming events, historic sites and museums. Find transportation information along with state maps at the New Hampshire State Tourism site.

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Coverage limits/deductibles identified as "most common" in the chart above are the most popular limits/deductibles selected by Allstate Insurance Company policyholders in New Hampshire. Please note state minimums may change from time to time. Check with your state if you have additional questions about current state minimum.