Frequently Asked Questions
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How Much Is My Registration Going To Cost?
| It is not possible to quote exact fees for a particular registration without the necessary paperwork since there are too many variables, which affect those fees. |
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City of Nashua, NH Registration Permit Fees
The City permit fee for registration is based on the vehicle model year, the original factory list price of the vehicle, and the expiration date. For a new registration, the model year determines which tax rate ($18, 15, 12, 9, 6, or 3 dollars per $1,000 of original list price) is used to compute the City permit fee. For example, a 2008 model year is charged $18 per thousand; a 2007 model year is charged $15 per thousand, etc. The number of months for which a new vehicle will be registered is determined by either the vehicle owner's month of birth or an assigned month if the owner is a business or lease company. Generally, a new vehicle cannot be registered for less than five months or more than sixteen months. The authority to charge this fee is stated in (RSA 261:153) Fees for Registration Permits |
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Generally, the State motor vehicle registrations fees are calculated based upon weight. Motor vehicles that weigh between 0 and 3000 pounds are charged 31.20/year; between 3,001 – 5,000 pounds is charged $43.20/year; 5,001 – 8,000 pounds are charged $55.20/year; and 8,001 – 73,280 pounds are charged $.96 per hundred pounds gross. The authority to charge this fee is stated in (RSA 261:141) Fees to be Collected.
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Where Can I Get A Temporary Plate?
You can obtain a Temporary Plate at any of the State Motor Vehicle Substations, the following is a listing of just a few of the locations for the State Motor Vehicle Substations where you can obtain a temporary plate: If more information is needed please see RSA 261:57 in regards to temporary plates.
Concord, NH 603-271-2251
Milford, NH 603-672-3109
Manchester, NH 603-669-9261
Salem, NH 603-893-8734
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Can I Come In And Register A Car For Someone Else?
The NH Driver Privacy Act (RSA260:14) prohibits us from releasing any personal information about an individual to another person. However, if you come in with that person's current registration for a renewal or all the documents pertaining to a new registration, you should be able to do the registration.
You also need to show Proof Of Residency, along with notorized power of attorney for the person you are doing the auto registration for.
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Can I Pay With A Credit Card Or A Debit Card?
Sorry, at this point, we only accept cash or checks.
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What Will You Accept As Proof Of Residency?
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- A Current New Hampshire Driver's License With The Correct Nashua Address On The Front
- OR A Current New Hampshire, Or Out Of State Driver's License, Along With One Of The Following:
- Utility Bill Or Other Official Mail Recently Received At The Correct Address
- A Rent Receipt Or Lease Agreement Recently Signed By The Owner Or Management Company (Not By A Roommate)
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Can I Register My Vehicle On Line?
No, not at this time. But we hope to have online registration available by December 2008
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Where Is The Nearest State Motor Vehicle Substation?
The closest State of NH DMV Substation is located at 4 Meadowbrook Drive in the Town of Milford. You may also want to check out this site for a list of DMV Registration Substations
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How Do I Register The Vehicle I Just Bought And Use The Same Plates I Have From The Car I Sold Off?
Come in to our office with your original registration to your old car, and the necessary documents for your newly purchased vehicle. If the newly purchased vehicle is 15 years or older you will need the bill of sale and either the valid out-of-state (not NH) title or the former owner’s New Hampshire registration or the completed and signed verification of Vehicle Identification Number form (obtained at any MV substation or City/Town Hall).
If the newly purchased vehicle is under 15 years, you will need the original Certificate of Origin signed over to you or the last title signed over to you or the Town Clerk copy of the title application obtained from a NH dealer.
If the title is registered in two names, both parties must be present to register.
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I Lost My Registration, Title, Plate, Stickers, Or Decals. How Do I Get A Replacement(s)?
Replacement registration, Stickers/Decals, Plates can be obtained at the state sub-station located in Milford, NH. Lost title applications can be picked up at City Hall at the Motor Vehicle Registration Department.
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I Am Moving Out Of State Can I Receive A Refund For The Remainder Of Months On My Registration?
The only way to receive a refund (RSA 261-151) and or credit (RSA 261-150) is to transfer your plates and registration to another vehicle within the State Of New Hampshire.
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I Have Never Registered A Vehicle In The City Of Nashua NH. What Do I Need?
In addition to your vehicle documents, you will need to come in with a Driver's License (or other official Photo ID) and proof of your residence in the City Of Nashua, NH (an electric utility bill, a telephone bill or a lease agreement). Please see:New Residents
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Can I Make Partial Payments On My Auto Registration?
No, in order for your vehicle to be registered you have to pay the full amount of your registration (RSA 261-52)
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How And When Do I Renew My Vehicle Registration?
Registrations are renewed during the month of expiration, which can be found on your registration. Generally, this is the birth month of the first name on the registration – unless the vehicle is leased or owned by a business. Registrations expire at midnight on the last day of the expiration month. Check your registration or the month sticker on your license plate. Registrations can be renewed four months early. You may renew your registration through the mail by following the instructions on the renewal notice you receive in the mail. This is the most convenient method of registering. You may also come in to the Motor Vehicle Registration Office located at City Hall downtown Nashua, at 229 Main Street. Please bring your current registration and / or your renewal notice. If possible, avoid Mondays and Fridays and the beginning and end of each month since those tend to be our busiest days and lines can be lengthy.
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Where Can I Get A Handicap Plate?
You may apply for a handicap plate or permanent Hanging Placard (DSMV16) at The State Of NH DMV office in Concord NH. You'll need Form DSMV16 filled out and signed by a medical doctor. For additional information, call State Motor Vehicle at the Milford Sub-station located in Milford, NH ( 603-271-2251) The DMV16 form is available at the Motor Vehicle Dept at City Hall: , or see RSA 261:88 in regards to handicap plates.
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Can I Register My Vehicle Even Though I Have An Outstanding Parking Ticket?
No person shall be issued a motor vehicle registration with outstanding parking violations unpaid (city or state), per (RSA 231:130-a) Notification of Unpaid Fines.
To find out if you have outstanding parking tickets and what the amount is please contact Traffic Violations at (603) 589-3205.
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Where Is Your Office Located And What Are Your Hours?
We are located at City Hall in downtown Nashua, at 229 Main Stree. We are open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Monday through Friday. 1st and last Thursday till 7:00 p.m.
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Can I Register My Vehicle Even Though My License Has Been Suspended?
No. Please refer to Suspended License (RSA 261:180) Call the State offices in Concord, 603-272-3101, Financial Resposibility.
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I Am Under 18 Can I Still Register A Vehicle/Obtain A Drivers License?
For registration of a vehicle:
The State Of New Hampshire requires that an authorization certificate (RSA 641:3) be signed by a Parent or Guardian or By another responsible adult. Under Age 18 Registration (RSA261:53)
For obtaining a New Hampshire Drivers License:
You are able to obtain a driver's license. However you have to attend an approved driver education course, this course shall consist of both classroom instruction and behind the wheel driver training of not less than 10 hours. A person under the age of 18 also needs to have 20 hours of additional driving experience/or time under the supervision of a licensed parent or guardian. (RSA 641:3) For more information go to this site on the laws of persons under 18. For more information go to this site on the laws of persons under 18.
Under Age 18 Drivers License. (RSA263:19)
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Where Can I Get A Vehicle Identification Number For My Home Made Trailer?
For trailers weighing 3000lbs and under (with a bill of sale + Fprm 19A), the City of Nashua will issue the Vehicle Identification Number to you. For trailers 3001lbs and heavier GVW (Title 10), the customer needs to call Highway Enforcement at 603-271-3339 and a state officer has to inspect the trailer and issue the Vehicle Identification Number.
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I Just Bought Out My Leased Vehicle, What Do I Need To Bring With Me To Register?
If you buy out your lease the registration is treated as if it were brand new and you become the new owner and must change the registration to your name and your birth month. You need to bring in either the New Hampshire Application for Title or the actual Title signed over on the back to you by the leasing company, along with your registration. If you buy out the lease prior to the expiration of your registration you will receive the remaining credit on your registration and pay the difference through your birth month.
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I have just moved to NH. How much time do I have to obtain a NH Drivers License?
| Under NH State Law you have 60 days. |
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I would like information on vanity plates. Where can I go to find out whether of not what I want on my license plate is taken?
If you visit the NH eGov website you can find available plate information. http://www.egov.nh.gov/platecheck/
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I Would Like To Know How To Transfer My Vehicles Into The Name Of A Trust?
If your vehicles are not older than 15 years, you will sign the back of the titles over to your trust. Although the vehicles will be titled in just your Trust's name, your name can still appear first on your registration as Trustee only (no personal ownership)so that you can keep your birthday month as your month of registration expiration and vehicle inspection.
In order to get this done, you'll need to bring in your titles to the vehicles, your legal papers naming the actual Trust name and trustees, your driver's license, the current mileage on the vehicles and your current registrations to the vehicles. The cost should be $2.00 for the City and $25.00 for the State for each title as long as your vehicles are currently registered and we only need to add the Trust name 2nd on the registration.
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