A New Hampshire bill of sale is a legal document used to transfer ownership of a valuable item from one person to another, based on the specific state laws of New Hampshire (NH).
How to Register a Vehicle in New Hampshire
Vehicle registration requires a certificate of title. The process starts with the town or city, then with the state. Bring the assigned title and proof of residency to the town or city clerk’s office.
Out-of-state residents or those buying from out-of-state dealers need a 20-day temporary plate, available at any DMV office without an appointment.
Requirements
You should use a bill of sale in New Hampshire if you’re buying or selling a car (or any type of vehicle), a boat, a gun/firearm, a motorcycle, or a horse. Only New Hampshire residents can title vehicles in the state.
Language & Copy Requirements
- Language: You can draft a bill of sale in any language, but for legal proceedings in New Hampshire, an English version is required.
- Copies: For vehicle registration, three copies are needed: one for the buyer, one for the seller, and one for the application. For other uses, buyer and seller copies are usually sufficient unless an additional copy for an attorney is desired.
Bill of Sale – By Type (5)
A form to buy or sell a motor vehicle in New Hampshire
Vehicle Bill of Sale
A document to transfer ownership of recreational water vehicles (such as motorboats, sailboats, yachts, and jet skis) in the state of New Hampshire
Boat Bill of Sale
A form to buy or sell a trailer (or any non-motorized vehicle pulled by another vehicle) in the state of New Hampshire and register it at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Trailer Bill of Sale
A form to transfer ownership of a gun (such as a handgun, rifle, or shotgun) in the state of New Hampshire, and avoid legal or criminal issues involving the weapon after it is sold
Firearm Bill of Sale
A document to record the transfer of a motorcycle in the state of New Hampshire
Motorcycle Bill of Sale
Vehicle Registration Forms
- Bill of Sale
- Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form TDMV 12)
- Proof of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- Certificate of Title (duplicate obtained through the New Hampshire DMV)
- Valid driver’s license
- Power of Attorney (if someone is registering the vehicle on behalf of the owner)
- Registration fees
- Proof of insurance
Boat Registration Forms
- Bill of Sale
- Boat Registration Application
- Verification of Vessel Identification (if the boat is homemade)
