I just bought a new car, what do I need to bring with me to register it?

Please note that a title is a legal document and is required to be completed accurately and in its entirety by the SELLER in order for us to process your transaction.

  • If you purchased your car from a New Hampshire dealership, you will need the blue title application marked "Town Clerk's Copy."
  • If the vehicle that you purchased is newer than the current year, you will need to bring in the vehicle window sticker showing the price, as we will not have access to the MSRP.
  • If you purchased your vehicle out of state, you will need to bring the original title or certificate of origin.
  • If you purchased your vehicle through a private sale, you will need to bring the original title which has been correctly assigned to you by the seller.
  • If you have purchased a vehicle that is more than 15 years old, you will need a bill of sale, and one of these 3 items:
    • An original title
    • A previous NH registration for that vehicle
    • A verification of the vehicle identification number

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1. What type of payment does the Town of Hanover accept?
2. Can I get any plate type at the Town offices?
3. What do I need to obtain a New Hampshire driver's license?
4. What do I need to register or renew a current registration for a vehicle? What should I bring with me to process this transaction?
5. How do I transfer my license plates from my old car to my new car?
6. I just bought a new car, what do I need to bring with me to register it?
7. If I move out of state prior to the expiration of my registration, do I receive a refund for the unused portion?
8. I have just moved to Hanover from another town in New Hampshire. Do I need to change my address on my registration and drivers license?
9. I have just moved to Hanover from another state. What do I need to bring with me to register my cars?