Transferring a Car Title in New Hampshire
Steps and fees to transfer a vehicle title in New Hampshire when you buy, sell or inherit a car, and the deadline to register after moving.
Short answer: When selling, the owner must, at the time the vehicle is delivered, sign the assignment and warranty of title on the certificate of title and mail or deliver the title to the buyer or the Division of Motor Vehicles. RSA 261:14
| Transferring a car title | When selling, the owner must, at the time the vehicle is delivered, sign the assignment and warranty of title on the certificate of title and mail or deliver the title to the buyer or the Division of Motor Vehicles. If a lender holds the title, it must deliver it for the transfer on request (unless the sale breaches the security agreement). As between the parties, a transfer is not effective until these steps are completed. Source: RSA 261:14 |
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| Registering after you move | A new resident with a valid out-of-state driver's license has a maximum of 60 days from establishing residency to obtain a New Hampshire driver's license, and a maximum of 60 days from establishing residency to register their vehicles in New Hampshire. Registration: https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/XXI/261/261-45.htm Source: RSA 263:35; RSA 261:45 |
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FAQ
How do you transfer a car title in New Hampshire?
When selling, the owner must, at the time the vehicle is delivered, sign the assignment and warranty of title on the certificate of title and mail or deliver the title to the buyer or the Division of Motor Vehicles. If a lender holds the title, it must deliver it for the transfer on request (unless the sale breaches the security agreement). As between the parties, a transfer is not effective until these steps are completed.
How long do you have to register your car after moving to New Hampshire?
A new resident with a valid out-of-state driver's license has a maximum of 60 days from establishing residency to obtain a New Hampshire driver's license, and a maximum of 60 days from establishing residency to register their vehicles in New Hampshire.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.