How to Fill Out a Bill of Sale in New Hampshire

A step-by-step guide to every field on a New Hampshire vehicle bill of sale — with a free filled-in example you can download instantly.

New Hampshire's fill-out process runs through the TOWN CLERK. Registration starts at the buyer's town or city hall, where the clerk prepares the title application (which must reach the DMV within 20 days of the sale) before the state DMV side — and with no sales tax anywhere in the state, the price on your bill of sale has zero tax consequences in-state. Fill in the standard fields (parties, vehicle, VIN, odometer, price, date, both signatures — no notary; TDMV 22A is the DMV's form for title-exempt vehicles). Two NH-specific notes: vehicles of model year 1999 and older are title-EXEMPT (the bill of sale becomes the primary ownership document — make it thorough), and if your buyer is from Massachusetts or Maine, their home state taxes the purchase when they register it there (Massachusetts uses the higher of the price or book value).

Notarization:Not required

Title deadline:20 days

Sales tax:None on private sales

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New Hampshire Requirements: For titled vehicles (model year 2000 and newer), file the title application within 20 days of the sale; the vehicle cannot be driven until it is registered.

Seller Information

Full Name *

Street Address *

City *

State *

ZIP Code *

Phone

Buyer Information

Full Name *

Street Address *

City *

State *

ZIP Code *

Phone

Vehicle Details

Year *

Make *

Model *

VIN *

Color *

Mileage *

License Plate

Odometer reading is accurate to the best of my knowledge

Lien Holder (if applicable)

Sale Information

Sale Price ($) *

Payment Method *

Date of Sale *

County of Sale (if known)

Applicable Taxes Paid By

Condition & Warranty

Sold AS-IS (no warranty)

Warranty Details (if applicable)

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State rules change. We check these requirements against official state sources, but details can go out of date. Confirm with your state's motor vehicle agency before you rely on them. If you notice anything wrong or outdated, email support@billofsale.app.

Step-by-Step: Every Field Explained

Seller Information

Full legal name
Current mailing address
City, state, ZIP code
Phone number (optional but recommended)

Tip: Spell it the way the registration does, not the way friends do — the New Hampshire DMV checks the transfer against the recorded owner.

Buyer Information

Full legal name
Current mailing address
City, state, ZIP code
Phone number (optional)

Tip: This name follows the vehicle to the DMV — the buyer's ID and this line need to agree.

Vehicle Description

Vehicle year (4-digit)
Make (manufacturer — e.g., Ford, Toyota)
Model (e.g., F-150, Camry)
Body style (e.g., sedan, pickup, SUV)
Color
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) — 17 characters, found on the dashboard or door jamb
Odometer reading at time of sale

Tip: Check every character of the VIN against both the dashboard plate and the ownership document; close enough isn't a concept the registry recognizes.

Sale Details

Sale price in US dollars (write out both numerals and words — e.g., "$8,500 — Eight thousand five hundred dollars")
Payment method (cash, check, electronic transfer)
Date of sale (month / day / year)

Tip: New Hampshire does not tax a private-party vehicle sale at the state level, so no tax calculation is needed.

Seller Signature

Seller's signature (must match title)
Printed name
Date signed

Tip: New Hampshire doesn't route this document past a notary — sign it together if you can, and treat the signed copy as a record worth keeping.

Buyer Signature

Buyer's signature
Printed name
Date signed

Tip: Prepare duplicate originals before signing so neither side leaves with only a promise of a copy.

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Use the generator above to create a filled-in New Hampshire bill of sale example in under 60 seconds. Fields are set up for New Hampshire — no notary section, no state tax on a private sale, and 20-day title transfer deadline noted.

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Other Forms Required in New Hampshire

Along with the bill of sale, you may need these additional documents for a New Hampshire vehicle transfer:

Title application (prepared by the town or city clerk) — for model year 2000 and newer
Form TDMV 22A (Report of Sale/Transfer of a Non-Titled Motor Vehicle) — for pre-2000 vehicles

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does a New Hampshire buyer register the vehicle?

At their town or city clerk's office — New Hampshire routes vehicle registration through municipal offices, with the state DMV handling the title side. The town visit comes first; many towns process both parts together.

Which vehicles skip the title in New Hampshire?

Vehicles of model year 1999 and older (except heavy trucks and truck-tractors over 18,000 lbs) are exempt from titling — ownership rides on a properly executed bill of sale plus the prior registration or a title. For those sales, a detailed, signed bill of sale is the closest thing to a title the buyer will ever have.

Is there really no tax on the sale?

None in New Hampshire — no sales tax, no use tax on private vehicle sales. Out-of-state buyers may owe their home state's tax when they register there.

Does New Hampshire require notarization?

No — plain signatures complete both the bill of sale and the title assignment.

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Forms Guide

New Hampshire Bill of Sale Form

Documents a private vehicle sale in New Hampshire. For a title-exempt vehicle the town or city clerk needs it to issue the registration permit; for a titled vehicle it is a record alongside the assigned title.

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