New Hampshire Bill of Sale Requirements & Free Form

New Hampshire requirements

• Under RSA 261:148, III a motor vehicle bill of sale must state the date of sale, a detailed vehicle description (make, model, color, VIN, model year, year of manufacture, body type, number of cylinders), and the name, signature, and legal address of both buyer and seller; PO boxes are not accepted.
• For a titled vehicle, the New Hampshire title must be signed over to the buyer at the time of sale; for title exempt vehicles the seller must instead provide a properly executed bill of sale plus a current or expired NH registration or a title.
• New Hampshire publishes form TDMV 22A (Report of Sale or Transfer of a Non-Titled Motor Vehicle) for title exempt sales; our template is a general purpose alternative that covers the RSA 261:148 contents.
• The buyer applies for a new title and registers the vehicle at their town or city clerk's office; a $35 title fee plus registration fees apply, and a VIN verification may be required.
• Notarization of a bill of sale is not among the contents RSA 261:148 requires; confirm any edge cases with the NH DMV.

Frequently asked questions

Does a New Hampshire bill of sale need to be notarized?

Notarization is not part of the required contents listed in RSA 261:148, III. The statute focuses on the sale date, a detailed vehicle description, and the names, signatures, and street addresses of buyer and seller.

Where do I register a vehicle bought in a private sale in New Hampshire?

At your town or city clerk's office, where you also apply for the new title. Bring the signed over title, or for a title exempt vehicle a properly executed bill of sale with the previous registration or title, plus the $35 title fee and registration fees.

Official sources

• https://www.dmv.nh.gov/bill-sale
• https://www.dmv.nh.gov/vehicles-boats-or-titles/purchasing-or-selling-titled-vehicle