New Hampshire Bill of Sale

What New Hampshire requires for a vehicle sale

• NH DMV says a New Hampshire title shall be signed over to the buyer at the time of sale unless the vehicle is title exempt.
• For title-exempt vehicles the seller must give a properly executed bill of sale plus an NH registration certificate or a valid title.
• The buyer applies for a new title at the town or city clerk's office and registers the vehicle. The title fee is $25.00 plus registration fees.
• A VIN verification may be required, per NH DMV.
• The Barrington town clerk page says the seller must complete the title accurately and entirely, and a bill of sale is required only for model year 1999 or older vehicles.
• Plates stay tied to the first-named registrant, and transfer needs the old NH registration plus the title or Town Clerk's copy.

New Hampshire bill of sale: what to include

Whatever New Hampshire requires, a signed bill of sale protects both sides. It proves the price, the date and that the car was sold as-is. Include:

• Seller's and buyer's full names and addresses
• Year, make, model, color and VIN
• Odometer reading on the day of sale
• Sale price and date of sale
• As-is wording, plus a statement that the seller owns the vehicle and any lien is paid off
• Signatures and dates for both parties

Sample as-is wording

I, the seller, sell the vehicle described above to the buyer for the price shown, as-is, with no warranty, express or implied. The seller confirms they are the owner and that the odometer reading is correct to the best of their knowledge. This sale is made under the laws of New Hampshire.

Seller checklist (New Hampshire)

• Sign the title over to the buyer at the time of sale and complete it accurately.
• For a title-exempt vehicle, give a properly executed bill of sale and the registration or title.
• Ask the town clerk about plates, since the DMV page does not say.

Buyer checklist (New Hampshire)

• Get the original title correctly assigned to you.
• Bring it to the town or city clerk to apply for title and register.
• Pay the $25.00 title fee and registration fees.
• Expect a VIN verification and a bill of sale for 1999 or older models.

Things to watch in New Hampshire

• The pages we read do not state a registration deadline, notarization rules, or odometer disclosure rules.
• Taxes beyond title and registration fees are not explained. Check with NH DMV or your town clerk.

About this page

We checked this page against the NH DMV / Town Clerk sources listed below in November 2026. Where an agency page did not say something, we say so and suggest you check with the agency. Rules, forms and fees change, so confirm with NH DMV / Town Clerk before you sign. This is general information, not legal advice.