New HampshireCar Registration

Bonus

Features

24-Hour Emergency Roadside Assistance Benefits

24-Hour Towing Service

24-Hour Mechanical First Aid

24-Hour Tire Change Service

Customers are covered for emergency road service throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Customers are entitled to emergency towing service at no out-of-pocket cost for any tow up to 75 dollars. One service per seven days, two services per contract. Extended distance will be an additional expense covered by the customer.

Customers are entitled to any service requiring minor adjustments (exclusive of parts) to enable a disabled vehicle to proceed under its own power, where available.

Customers may have their tire changed with their inflated and functional spare tire.

Congratulations on your 60-dayRoadside Assistance membershipWhen out on the road, you will know that you are covered and protected by an organization that cares about the safety of you and your family. Our customer service representatives respond quickly to provide you the best service and protection available anywhere.

Rental Car Discounts

24-Hour Lost Key Service

24-Hour Emergency Delivery

24-Hour Emergency Battery Service

Map Routing Service

Customers are entitled to take advantage of our rental car discount codes and pre-negotiated group rates, which are honored at thousands of locations throughout the U.S. and abroad.

If keys are locked inside a customer’s vehicle, the customer will be assisted in gaining entry to the vehicle’s passenger compartment only. Locksmith services may be dispatched as needed at the customer’s expense for labor and key making.

A service truck will deliver emergency supplies of gasoline, water, oil or other necessary supplies. Customers pay only for the cost of the supplies.

Customers are covered for battery boosts and minor adjustments to alternators, starters, etc. while on the road.

We will, at no charge, provide customers with a four-color mapping and travel route information to destinations they specify.

Theft And Hit & Run Protection

A $500 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone responsible for Hit & Run damages or stealing customers’ vehicles. Whenever you travel, you will like the secure and confident feeling of knowing that you are protected by NSD’s Roadside Assistance. Fast response and excellent service are just two reasons why millions of motorists rely on NSD’s Roadside Assistance for on-the-road protection.

Follow the link in your confirmation email to start redeeming your $25 Gas Coupon.

*PLEASE SAVE ALL THE INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS. You will use your log in information throughout the course of your complimentary gas membership.

CONGRATULATIONS! Redeem Your $25 Gas Card Online

Keeping You Safe Mile After Mile

Once your purchase is processed, you will receive an email with the information you need to start your 60-day Roadside Assistance membership.

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Table of

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Vehicle Registration 6

Replacing Your Vehicle Registration 12

Registering Your Vehicle 8

License Plates 14

Registration Insurance Requirements 7

Updating Your Vehicle Registration 13

Renewing Your Vehicle Registration 11

Vehicle Safety Tips 17

DMV Hours and Locations 21

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Vehicle Registration

Vehicle Registration

Are you looking to register a vehicle in the wonderful state of New Hampshire? Well, you have come to the right place. With this guide, you will obtain all the necessary information regarding how to apply for your vehicle registration as well as what exactly you will need to do before you apply to ensure that you meet all requirements. In order to do this you will need to take steps and follow procedures that we have organized for you with all the necessary research and information regarding registering your vehicle in the state of New Hampshire.

Whether you’re looking to register a specific type of vehicle, renew your registration, replace vehicle registration documents or update your current vehicle registration, all of this information and more will be provided for you fast, easy, and stress free. Our purpose is to help you get ready and know exactly how to prepare properly by providing you all the tools and information you may need from beginning to end in this process. You can continue reading the sections below to learn more about everything about vehicle registration.

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Registration

Insurance Requirements

New Hampshire does not have auto insurance requirements for vehicles. However, purchasing an auto insurance policy is a smart move that can help protect you from expensive costs related to an accident. If you are involved in an accident and it is your fault, you must be able to provide proof of financial responsibility. An insurance policy can help you meet the financial responsibility requirements while protecting your driving privileges. If you cannot provide meet financial responsibility requirements, you may face license suspension.

If you decide to obtain liability coverage from a New Hampshire insurance provider, you will want a policy that meets minimum coverage limits. The liability minimum limits are as follows:

$25,000 per person for bodily injury.

$50,000 for two or more people hurt in an accident.

$25,000 for damage to property.

Registration Insurance Requirements

$1,000 in medical payments coverage for any medical expenses caused by the accident.

You must purchase an uninsured motorists plan if you get an auto insurance policy. This policy helps if you are involved in an accident with an uninsured driver who caused the collision. This type of coverage must be equal to the chosen liability coverage.

If you get liability coverage only, know that this does not cover repair expenses for your vehicle. If you want a policy that provides this kind of protection, consider getting collision and/or comprehensive coverage. Collision coverage will help pay for repair expenses if you were involved in an accident with another vehicle or object, while comprehensive coverage can help with repair expenses for non-collision reasons. It is important to note that your lender may have specific insurance requirements for your vehicle. For more help with choosing an auto insurance policy in New Hampshire, click here.

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Registering Your

Vehicle

Registering Your Vehicle

Registering your vehicle with the New Hampshire DMV is crucial to legal vehicle operation. To begin the registration process, you must go to the city or town clerk’s office. The second part of the process involves going to a Municipal Agent of the State. However, some local clerk offices may be able to perform the state’s registration duties for an additional fee. The methods of registration vary by office, but you may be able to complete the process in person, online or by mail. Fees can vary by location, so it is best to contact the city or town clerk office in your area for more details.

When registering your car with the DMV, you must make sure to get a safety inspection. Per DMV requirements, you must complete this inspection no more than 10 days after registering your vehicle. You can complete the inspections at an inspection station licensed by New Hampshire. The inspection will ensure that your car meets safety standards and registration requirements for safe vehicle operation. You must get an inspection every year, and the DMV requires that you do so no more than 10 days after your birth month ends. You can click here for more inspection information.

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A new resident of New Hampshire with a vehicle titled and registered with another state.

Refinancing a vehicle.

Buying a used or new vehicle from any dealership, in and out of the state.

Buying or otherwise transferring ownership of the vehicle from a private seller.

Updating ownership to remove or add a new owner.

Register a New VehicleIf you purchase a new car from a dealership, you must make sure to register your vehicle within 20 days of purchase, as the temporary plate and registration will expire in this time. You must visit your town or city clerk. The clerk’s office will determine your residency and begin processing your registration. If you have a car with a certificate title, or you have the blue paperwork from your title application, you must bring this to the clerk’s office. You may be able to complete all the steps with the city or town clerk with the title. You must make sure to bring payment for the registration fees.

Getting a new title is also an important part of the registration process. Typically, a car dealership will issue titles for vehicles during the purchase, but a town or city clerk’s office can provide titles. The DMV processes titles from the clerk’s offices and send out titles within 40 to 50 days of the titling transaction. You need a new title if you are:

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Proof of residency.

Payment for registration fees.

The title or lease agreement.

The address and name of the lienholder, if necessary.

Your out-of-state registration documents.Register a Used VehicleWhen you purchase a vehicle through a private party, you will have the option of purchasing a temporary license plate for your vehicle, which will give you enough time to register your vehicle with the DMV office. These temporary plates will be valid for 20 days, so you must be sure to complete the registration process within this time period.

This temporary plate is available for purchase at a DMV office location for $10. The purchaser must bring a certificate of title and proof of identity. If the car is exempt from a title, the purchaser must bring a bill of sale instead. The purchaser may get someone else to complete the temporary plate transaction, but the purchaser must get a notarized letter to authorize the third party for the plate purchase.

To complete the registration of a vehicle, you must go to the city or town clerk’s office with the appropriate ownership documents and proof of residency as needed. Additionally, you must meet safety inspection requirements

Register an Out-Of-State VehicleIf you are a new resident of New Hampshire, you must make sure to register your vehicle with the NHDMV within 60 days of establishing residency. You need to visit the city or town clerk’s office in your area to begin the process. You must make sure to bring:

If you are a New Hampshire resident but your vehicle was purchased out of the state, you must got to the city or town clerk office and supply the title or title application filled out by the lienholder. You may need to present a Manufacturers Statement of Origin (MSO) if your car is a new vehicle. You must also bring payment for registration fees and proof of residency.

When registering your vehicle, you must also comply with safety inspection requirements. You can also get a temporary plate if your vehicle is currently leased or held by an out-of-state lienholder. This temporary plate is good for 60 days.

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Renewing Your

Vehicle Registration

The NHDMV requires that you renew your vehicle registration each year to maintain your driving privileges. You should receive a renewal notice in the mail or by email before the expiration date, and the notice will explain your renewal methods. However, if you do not receive a notice, it is still your responsibility to renew your registration on time.Renewal methods may vary by location, and renewal fees can vary based administrative charges and other costs determined by the city or town clerk’s office. The best way to verify renewal methods and necessary fees is by contacting the city or town clerk’s office in your area. The first step in the renewal process is making sure you pay any town or permit fees with the clerk’s office in your area. Most of the local clerk’s offices are able to handle the state’s registration renewal process, so you may not need to go to another location. To complete the renewal in this way, you may have to pay an extra fee.

When completing the in-person renewal, you must bring an accepted method of payment, your identification and your renewal notice. If you did not receive your renewal notice, bring your previous registration documents, or contact the clerk’s office in your area for help. If you are able to complete the renewal online, you must visit the website for your clerk’s office and follow the online prompts. You must pay by an accepted credit card when renewing online. If you renew by mail, you must send a check or money order to the address on the notice. You will receive your registration documents and decal in the mail.

Renewing Your Vehicle Registration

Out-Of-State Registration RenewalIf you are going to be out of the state during your registration renewal period, you may be able to complete another renewal process. Up to four months before your expiration date, you can send or bring your registration documents or renewal notice to the city or town clerk’s office in your area with an accepted method of payment. You must pay any town fees before completing the renewal. You must make sure to let the office know that you need the state portion completed by the clerk’s office. When renewing through this process, you must include your out-of-state address to receive registration documents.

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Replacing Your

Vehicle Registration

Registration replacement is an important task that you may need to complete during your time as a New Hampshire vehicle owner. When your registration documents or decals are lost, stolen or damaged, you must replace them as soon as possible. When replacing your registration, you can fill out Copy of a Registration form (RDMV 110) and bring payment for the $15 replacement fee at a DMV office location. You can also send this form and a check or money order by mail to:

Department of Safety - Division of Motor Vehicles23 Hazen DriveConcord, NH 03305

Replacing Your Vehicle Registration

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Updating Your

Vehicle Registration

Changing Your Address.If you move to a new home in New Hampshire, or if you get a new mailing address, you must make sure to update the DMV with this information. If you neglect to change your DMV address, you will not receive important DMV correspondence or replacement credentials. You must make sure to complete this change within 30 days of moving. To change your DMV address information, you must fill out the Record Change Request form (DSMV 30) with the appropriate address information and submit the form in person to a DMV office location or by mail to:

NH Dept. of SafetyDMV - Driver Licensing23 Hazen DriveConcord, NH 03305

Proof of the name change, such as a court decree or a marriage certificate.

Fill out a Record Change Request form (DSMV 30).

• This form changes information on all DMV documents, so you must bring the necessary payment and documents to update items like your license.

If you make any changes to your address or name, it is important that you update your DMV records, including your vehicle registration. Making updates to your name or address information is an easy process, as it updates all DMV and vehicle documents in the DMV. You can read the sections below to learn about name and address changes on your vehicle registration.

Changing Your NameMaking the decision to change your name is not only a big personal decision, but also it will also greatly affect your documents and general information in regards to your identity. If you have officially changed your name, you will surely be required to change your name on all of your identification documents and cards, including your vehicle registration. You have 10 days to notify the DMV of the change in writing at a DMV office location. To make this information update, you must:

Updating Your Vehicle Registration

The DMV will not accept this request if you do not sign and date the form properly.

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License

Plates

License Plates

When you go to register your vehicle at the New Hampshire DMV office, you will automatically be assigned a license plate number. This will mean that every time you go to renew your vehicle registration your license plates will also be renewed. The DMV office will provide you with a decal to attach to your license plates, and this decal provides proof of current registration and shows the date of expiration. You will be responsible for maintain your license plates valid at all times in order to legally drive in the state of New Hampshire.

You can obtain a standard New Hampshire license plate when you apply, but that will not be your only option. You can chose to get a plate with personalized numbers and letters or different plate designs. Vanity plates and special plate designs come with additional fees during the registration renewal process, so it is important to weight these costs when contemplating special license plates.

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Complete the Application for Vanity Plates (RDMV 120).

• On this form, you must write down your chosen combination of characters and numerals. You can also get special plate designs during this process.

Bring the application and town section of your registration to a DMV office location that handles car registration transactions. Alternately, you can mail the application to the Concord DMV office.

Custom PlatesCustom plates, also called vanity plates, can have a maximum of three to seven characters depending on the type of plates you choose. The standard passenger license plate can have up to seven characters. To see if your plates are available, you can click here to do a vanity plate search. Your character combination cannot include punctuation or vulgar and offensive language. The DMV will approve or deny your plate request. If your request is rejected, you will receive a letter that will tell you to request new plates or apply for a refund of fees. You can apply for this change at any time, even during the registration renewal process. To make your vanity plate request, you must:

Provide an accepted method of payment for fees.

• If sending the form by mail, you must use a check. If you are visiting an office in person, confirm with the office on accepted methods of payment.

Other types of plates include veteran plates, decal plates and state park license plates. To learn more about these types of license plates, click here.

Bring your vehicle registration document and a current license plate if you are not applying during registration renewal.

Fees

Plate fees can vary based on the type of plate you choose. When purchasing a custom vanity plate, you must pay $40 per year to maintain your plates. The DMV can prorate the cost of certain vanity plates if you want to pay for more than 12 months. For example, the Conservation license plates have a fee of $30, plus the standard registration fees and vanity fees. To learn more about plate fees, click here.

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Replacing Your License PlatesThe plate replacement process is an important task to complete if your plates are ever damaged, lost or stolen. New Hampshire issues two license plates and decals when you register your car. If you lose any number of plates and/or your registration decal, you must:

Fill the Application for Replacement Plates and Decals (RDMV 125).

Submit payment for the plate(s)/decal fee.

You can submit the payment and application to a DMV office location, by mail to the Concord DMV office or a city office. For the loss of one plate, you must pay $4, which includes the decal fee. The cost of two replacement plates costs $8 and includes the decal fee. To replace the decals only, you must pay $1.

Surrendering New Hampshire License PlatesThe New Hampshire DMV does not require you to surrender your plates. If you want to ensure that your plates are not used without your permission, you can deface the plates and see if any recycling centers will take the old plates.

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Vehicle

Safety Tips

Vehicle Safety Tips

The most important consideration to keep in mind before you begin driving any vehicle is that both you and the vehicle are well prepared for any trip you make. This means checking and making any changes to your vehicle or your behavior to make sure that you are able to drive safely at all times.

Emergency KitOne of the essentials to safe driving is having a basic emergency kit available in your vehicle at all times. This kit should include basic items such as water, extra batteries, rope, a first aid kid, matches, a whistle, etc. During winter months it is also important to carry items such as blankets, non-perishable foods, extra gloves, socks and a shovel.

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Winter DrivingOne of the most dangerous times to drive is during the winter, especially if you live in an area where it snows. Therefore, it is best to consider these tips to drive safely during the winter.

Avoid Rushing

Roads are often covered in snow and ice after it snows, so instead of driving fast and risking an accident in a rush to get to your destination, try leaving a few minutes earlier than usual. This will allow you to drive slower and help you avoid rushing other drivers by not tailgating them if they are going slower.

Do Not Panic If You Skid or Slip

In the case that your vehicle skids or slips while driving, make sure you do not panic and slam down on your brakes. Instead, all you need to do is apply slow and even pressure on your brakes until you stop. This will prevent you from spinning further out of control.

Check Your Vehicle

Before you even leave your house, make sure your vehicle’s controls, brakes, tank, tires, antifreeze, exhaust, etc. are all working properly. It is also important that you remove all ice and snow from your car before you begin driving. This prevents the snow from blocking your view while you drive.

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Drinking and DrivingEvery year, thousands are killed as a result of drinking and driving. These deaths can be very easily prevented. It only requires that you plan ahead of time by taking certain steps.

Even before you begin drinking, you should arrange for someone else to be the designated driver. In the case that your designated driver also becomes intoxicated, it is important that you arrange to take a taxi or another safe form of transportation. If you see someone who you suspect is drunk, and that person exhibits signs of intoxication while driving, such as making wide turns, weaving, swerving, braking erratically, turning abruptly, etc. call 911 and notify the proper authorities about the drunk driver. Also make sure to avoid drunk drivers on the road to ensure your own safety.

Using Your CellphoneDriving while using your cellphone is one of the most dangerous actions you can take because during the few seconds your attention is diverted to your phone, a major accident could occur. Therefore, make sure you do not text, use the internet or make calls while you drive to prevent accidents.

What to AvoidDriving is not always a relaxing experience. There are certain actions that can be both an annoyance and a danger to you while on the road driving. These issues are often avoidable if you make sure to take the necessary steps towards preventing them, as well as stopping them after you discover them.

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Car Accidents

The best way to avoid car accidents is to ensure that your vehicle is safe to drive and will not cause you any problems. To do this, you only need to regularly check that your brakes are functioning properly, your tires are inflated and not worn out, and that the steering and suspensions are maintained regularly by a mechanic and will not fail while you drive, especially at high speeds.

Wasting Gas

Due to the price of gas, you may begin to start looking for ways to save on expensive trips to the pump. Fortunately, saving on gas is possible if you take a few steps toward ensuring that you waste less gas.

Some of the ways you can start saving gas are by not using air conditioning, not leaving your engine running and avoiding driving above 60 mph. These actions are preventable and not necessary for you to drive. Therefore, you can quickly reduce the amount of gas you waste.

Another way to save on gas is to make sure that your vehicle is functioning properly. You can do this by checking that your tires are properly inflated and that you keep to car’s maintenance schedule.

Aggressive Driving

Aggressive driving and drivers should both be avoided to prevent any on-road aggression or accidents. Aggressive driving is categorized as exhibiting behaviors such as tailgating, verbal or physical harassment of another driver, preventing another driver from merging or passing, etc.

If you are an aggressive driver, you are putting others at risk every time you do any of the above behaviors. If you encounter a frustrating situation on the road, instead of becoming aggressive, take a moment to breathe and relax before moving on.

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DMV Hours

and Locations

DMV Hours and Locations

The NHDMV offers many locations throughout the state, and most offices offer the same services. You can click here for a list of DMV locations and availability. Most offices offer services from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., although the schedule for some offices and services can vary. The main office in Concord can be reached by phone at 603-227-4000 or by mail or in person at:

NH Department of Safety Division of Motor Vehicles  23 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03305

For general DMV questions, you can call 603-227-4000. Alternately, you can call 603-227-4030 for registration questions and services. If you can any questions about financial responsibility, you can call 603-227-4010. For titling services and question, call 603-227-4150. Click here for a full list of phone numbers for the NHDMV. The TDD number for the NHDMV is 711.

You can email the DMV at NH.DMVHelp@dos.nh.gov with any question or concerns.

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