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New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale
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Overview
New Hampshire at a glance
Reviewed July 2026
- Bill of sale
- Recommended
- Notarization
- Not required
- Transfer title within
- Promptly
- Sales tax
- None
- File at
- Town/city clerk
The odometer disclosure is federal law (49 CFR Part 580). Confirm current fees and deadlines with your local town or city clerk's office (NH DMV).
Selling or buying a used vehicle in New Hampshire? A bill of sale is your proof of the deal - it records who sold what, for how much, and on what date. New Hampshire transfers ownership through the signed title (handed over at the time of sale) and a title application at your town or city clerk, but a bill of sale protects both sides: it locks in the price, the exact handover date, and the fact that the seller is no longer responsible for tickets or accidents once the keys change hands.
State rules
New Hampshire requirements
The rules people ask about most, answered for New Hampshire.
Is a bill of sale required in New Hampshire?
For most titled vehicles, ownership transfers through the signed title and a title application at your town or city clerk. A bill of sale is still strongly recommended - and it's required for title-exempt vehicles. It proves the price and sale date and shows you're no longer liable for the vehicle.
Does it need to be notarized?
No. New Hampshire does not require a motor vehicle bill of sale to be notarized. You can notarize it voluntarily for extra proof, but it is not needed to transfer the title.
Title transfer deadline
New Hampshire signs the title over at the time of sale, then the buyer applies for a new title (Form TDMV 23A) and registers at the town or city clerk's office. There's no fixed statutory day count, but you must register before driving - so do it promptly.
Motor vehicle sales tax
New Hampshire has no state sales tax, so there's no sales or use tax on a vehicle purchase. You'll still pay a $35 title fee plus municipal and state registration fees at the clerk's office.
Odometer disclosure
Federal law requires the odometer reading at the time of sale for vehicles under 20 model years old. Record it on both the bill of sale and the title.
Rules change. Confirm the current requirements with your local town or city clerk's office (NH DMV) before you sign.
Step by step
How to fill it out
Enter the sale date and the New Hampshire town or city where the sale takes place.
Add the seller's and buyer's full legal names and addresses.
Describe the vehicle - make, model, year, color, and 17-character VIN.
Record the odometer reading and the federal odometer disclosure.
Enter the purchase price and choose 'as-is' or add warranty terms.
Both parties sign - then the buyer files Form TDMV 23A at the town or city clerk's office to title and register.
Document checklist
What to include
Parties and vehicle
- Seller and buyerfull legal names and mailing addresses
- Vehicle descriptionmake, model, year, color and VIN
- Odometer readingplus the federal disclosure
Price, terms and signatures
- Purchase pricein figures and words, plus a sales-tax note
- As-is or warranty termsstate clearly which one applies
- Date of sale and signaturesboth parties sign and each keeps a copy
Common questions
New Hampshire bill of sale FAQ
Does a New Hampshire motor vehicle bill of sale need to be notarized?
No. New Hampshire does not require a vehicle bill of sale to be notarized. The legal transfer happens through the signed title and a title application at your town or city clerk - notarizing is optional and only adds extra proof.
Do I need a bill of sale to sell a car in New Hampshire?
For most titled vehicles the signed title handles the transfer, but a bill of sale is strongly recommended - and it's required for older title-exempt vehicles. It proves the price, the sale date, and that you're no longer responsible for the vehicle after the sale.
Where do I transfer the title in New Hampshire?
At your local town or city clerk's office - not a DMV counter. The buyer brings the signed title, a completed Form TDMV 23A, and payment for the title fee and registration. The clerk processes the title with the NH DMV.
How long do I have to transfer the title in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire doesn't set a fixed number of days, but the title is signed over at the time of sale and you must register the vehicle before you can legally drive it. Title and register promptly at your town or city clerk to avoid problems.
How much is sales tax on a used car in New Hampshire?
Zero. New Hampshire has no state sales tax, so there's no sales or use tax on a vehicle purchase. You'll still pay a $35 title fee plus municipal and state registration fees at the clerk's office.
Do both the buyer and seller need to sign?
Yes. Both parties should sign and date the bill of sale, and each keeps a copy. If there are two buyers or two sellers, every party signs.
Is a handwritten bill of sale valid in New Hampshire?
Yes - New Hampshire doesn't mandate a specific form, so a handwritten bill of sale is valid as long as it has the key details. A complete, typed document like this one is simply cleaner and far less likely to be questioned at the clerk's office.
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