Free New Hampshire As-Is Bill of Sale
New Hampshire's Lemon Law (RSA 357-D) covers only new vehicles purchased from dealers — private as-is sales carry zero lemon law protection for buyers. Under the NH UCC (RSA 382-A:2-316), an 'AS IS' clause must be conspicuous to validly disclaim all implied warranties. New Hampshire has no sales tax. Its annual safety inspection was repealed for most passenger vehicles effective January 31, 2026, but court action followed — check the NH DMV for current inspection rules.
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New Hampshire As-Is Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Sales Tax Details
New Hampshire has no general sales tax and no vehicle purchase tax. Vehicle transfers are entirely tax-free.
Inspection Requirements
New Hampshire's law ending most passenger-vehicle inspections took effect January 31, 2026, but a federal court case followed and the rules have changed more than once. Check the NH DMV for current inspection rules. An as-is sale does not change whatever inspection rules apply.
New Hampshire As-Is Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Write 'AS IS — NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED' in bold or all-caps on the bill of sale in a conspicuous location, satisfying RSA 382-A:2-316.
- Complete the odometer disclosure on the back of the title (federally required for vehicles of model year 2011 or newer).
- Disclose any known salvage, rebuilt, or flood title history in writing — concealment is common law fraud in New Hampshire.
- Sign the title over to the buyer with all lien releases; buyer must file the title application within 20 days and register before driving.
- Tell the buyer to check the NH DMV's current inspection rules — the annual inspection was repealed for most passenger vehicles in 2026, and court action followed.
- No sales tax is due — New Hampshire has no vehicle purchase tax.
- Keep a signed copy of the bill of sale.
Common Pitfalls
- The safety-defect risk: a buyer who finds a serious safety defect after an as-is purchase may claim the seller knew about it. Sellers of high-mileage or visibly worn vehicles should disclose known safety-related issues in writing.
- Non-conspicuous as-is language: RSA 382-A:2-316 requires the disclaimer to attract the buyer's attention — a clause buried in the body of the form in the same font as surrounding text may not meet this standard, leaving implied warranty claims viable.
- NH Consumer Protection Act inapplicability: RSA 358-A covers sellers in 'trade or commerce.' Private one-time sellers are generally not covered, but individuals who regularly buy and resell vehicles may be treated as engaged in commerce and held to higher disclosure standards.
- Assuming no tax means no documentation needed: while there is no tax to worry about, a complete, signed bill of sale is still essential for proving the transfer date — important for liability, registration, and any future dispute.
Pro Tip
New Hampshire's combination of zero sales tax and clean UCC as-is rules makes private vehicle sales administratively simple. Check the NH DMV for current inspection rules, which changed in 2026. Disclose known safety issues in writing, use conspicuous as-is language, and document the transaction fully — the tax-free environment means the only paperwork burden is the title and your bill of sale.