When a Car Is a Total Loss in New Hampshire
How New Hampshire decides a car is a total loss, salvage title rules, and how to complain about a claim.
Short answer: An insurer that declares a vehicle a total loss must apply for a salvage certificate of title within 20 days of the total loss payment, with the title, ownership and lien documents, and a $10 fee. RSA 261:22, II
| Total loss rules | An insurer that declares a vehicle a total loss must apply for a salvage certificate of title within 20 days of the total loss payment, with the title, ownership and lien documents, and a $10 fee. The section reviewed does not state a percentage-of-value threshold for a total loss. Source: RSA 261:22, II |
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FAQ
When is a car a total loss in New Hampshire?
An insurer that declares a vehicle a total loss must apply for a salvage certificate of title within 20 days of the total loss payment, with the title, ownership and lien documents, and a $10 fee.
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