Overview
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.
New Hampshire requirements
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.
How to fill it out
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Enter the sale date and the New Hampshire town or city where the sale takes place.
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Add the seller's and buyer's full legal names and addresses.
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Describe the vehicle — make, model, year, color, and 17-character VIN.
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Record the odometer reading and the federal odometer disclosure.
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Enter the purchase price and choose 'as-is' or add warranty terms.
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Both parties sign — then the buyer files Form TDMV 23A at the town or city clerk's office to title and register.
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- Seller & buyer names and addresses
- Make, model, year, color & VIN
- Odometer reading + federal disclosure
- Purchase price & sales-tax note
- “As-is” statement or warranty terms
- Date of sale and signatures
New Hampshire bill of sale by vehicle type
The same New Hampshirebuilder works for more than cars — pick your vehicle and the form adapts: the right ID number (a VIN, a boat's HIN, or a serial number) and an odometer reading only where one applies.
- Car bill of sale
- Truck bill of sale
- SUV bill of sale
- Van bill of sale
- Motorcycle bill of sale
- ATV bill of sale
- RV bill of sale
- Camper bill of sale
- Trailer bill of sale
- Boat bill of sale
- Jet Ski bill of sale
- Snowmobile bill of sale
- Golf Cart bill of sale
- Tractor bill of sale
A few differ: boats and jet skis use a Hull ID Number (HIN) instead of a VIN and have no odometer; trailers, campers, snowmobiles, golf carts, and tractors have no odometer either; and boats, ATVs, and snowmobiles often register with a different agency (such as a wildlife, boating, or parks department) rather than your local town or city clerk's office (NH DMV). Confirm the details with your local town or city clerk's office (NH DMV).
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.
Is this New Hampshire bill of sale really free?
Yes — completely. Fill it in, preview it live, and download the PDF with no signup, no credit card, and no watermark. Unlike sites that charge a fee or push a subscription to download, there's nothing to pay here.