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STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Required Data for Vehicle Registration in New Hampshire:

Per NH RSA 261:148 you must provide either your original registration or your renewal letter to renew your vehicle.


Proof of Residency

  • Lease agreement or rent receipt in registrant's name or
  • Utility bill in registrant's name designating residency address
  • Foreign nationals need to provide either their Visa or Passport
If you do not have a lien on your vehicle:
  • Title of vehicle
  • Seller's name and address
  • Date of purchase
  • Odometer reading
If you have a lien on your vehicle (lienholder is located outside NH):
  • Registration
  • Lienholder's name and address
  • Date of lien
  • Seller's name and address
  • Date of sale
  • Odometer reading
1994 and Older Vehicles and Trailers > 3000 lbs.
  • Bill of sale (if newly purchased) or out of state registration in registrant's name and one of the following:
  • Valid title
    or
  • Verification of VIN (form 19A)
    or
  • Valid New Hampshire registration
    Trailers < 3000 lbs. required to produce out of state registration or bill of sale (if newly purchased) or certificate of origin (if new)

For more information please contact the Tax Collector's Office at
(603) 610 - 7244.

The City of Portsmouth accepts checks and cash only. We do not accept credit or debit cards


Page updated January 7, 2008



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