New Hampshire Title Transfer Cost
Transferring a car title in New Hampshire costs $35 in title fees. Buying a used car privately for $15,000, you'd pay about $271 in total, with no state sales tax and the rest for title and registration.
New Hampshire title fees
These are the title-related fees in New Hampshire's official schedule (source). Most buyers pay only the standard title fee, plus a lien fee if the car is financed.
| Title | $35 |
|---|---|
| Plates | $8 |
- Effective 2026-01-01
Example: buying a used car from a private seller in New Hampshire
A 4-year-old car bought from a private seller for $15,000, worked out with the New Hampshire car tax calculator:
| Title | $35 |
|---|---|
| Tax on the sale (none) | $0 |
| State registration (if you register it now) | $48 |
| Plates (if you register it now) | $8 |
| Municipal permit fee (if you register it now) | $180 |
| Estimated total | $271 |
Local taxes, county fees and inspections aren't included. Run your own numbers in the calculator.
Deadline and late fees
New Hampshire charges a penalty if the title isn't transferred on time. Late penalties: plates $8.
Transferring a title to a family member or as a gift
| Surviving spouse applying alone within 13 months | Title $0 |
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Other cases that change the cost in New Hampshire
| Qualifying veteran (amputee/blind, service-connected) | Title $0 |
|---|---|
| Late title | Penalty equal to the title fee |
How New Hampshire works out what you owe
- Municipal permit = max($5, rounded MSRP x mills / 1,000)
- Total = title + municipal permit + state registration + plates + agent fee + doc fee
What to bring
The title signed over by the seller (with the odometer reading), a bill of sale, proof of insurance and your ID. If the car still has a loan, the lender must release the lien first.
Official sources checked for New Hampshire: www.dmv.nh.gov, gc.nh.gov.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to transfer a car title in New Hampshire?
The title fee is $35. For a used car bought privately for $15,000, the title, fees and registration come to about $271.
Do I pay sales tax when a title is transferred in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire charges no state sales tax on this private sale, though title and registration fees still apply.
Is there a late fee for transferring a title in New Hampshire?
Yes. Plates: $8.
How do I transfer a car title to a family member in New Hampshire?
Surviving spouse applying alone within 13 months: Title $0.