Selling a car in New Hampshire: the paperwork
| New Hampshire seller rules at a glance | What applies |
|---|---|
| Report the sale | No separate seller notice form |
| Duplicate title | TDMV 18; $35 |
| Older cars without a title | Model year 1999 and older are not titled, except heavy trucks over 18,000 lbs. Seller completes form TDMV 22A instead. |
| Junk without a title | Allowed in some cases |
Title questions, duplicate titles and release of liability forms are handled by the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles. Compare these rules with other states on our seller rules by state page. After the sale, cancel your insurance once the car is gone. Our after-sale checklist covers each step.
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Where we pick up in New Hampshire
We buy cars in Manchester, Nashua, Concord, Dover and Rochester, and in every other town in New Hampshire a tow truck can reach. Pickup is free wherever the car is, from a city driveway to a farm lot, and you're paid before it's loaded.
How it works in New Hampshire
Get your offer
Tell us the year, make, model and condition, or start with your VIN. Your cash offer is good for 7 days.
Pick a pickup time
Choose when and where. Towing is free anywhere in New Hampshire, and pickup is usually within 24 to 48 hours.
Get paid on the spot
The driver checks the car and pays you. Then you sign the title, hand over the keys and the car is loaded.
New Hampshire car selling questions
Do I need a title to sell my car in New Hampshire?
For a titled vehicle, yes: the title is how ownership passes to the buyer. To replace a lost New Hampshire title, apply to the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles with TDMV 18. The fee is $35. For older vehicles, New Hampshire has an exception: Model year 1999 and older are not titled, except heavy trucks over 18,000 lbs. Seller completes form TDMV 22A instead.
Can I junk a car without a title in New Hampshire?
Sometimes. No title is needed for model year 1999 or older vehicles (title-exempt under RSA 261:3, except trucks over 18,000 lbs GVW); for newer vehicles RSA 261:22 requires assigning the title to the crushing facility. Otherwise you'll need the title or a duplicate. To replace a lost New Hampshire title, apply to the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles with TDMV 18. The fee is $35.
How do I tell the New Hampshire DMV that I sold my car?
New Hampshire has no separate seller notice form. Handle the plates and registration as the agency directs. Keep a bill of sale and a photo of the signed title as your record of the sale, in case a ticket or toll arrives later.
Is pickup really free everywhere in New Hampshire?
Yes. Towing is free anywhere in New Hampshire a tow truck can reach, and nothing is deducted from your offer for it.
Sources
- NH RSA 261:3: Exemptions from titling
- NH RSA 261:14: Transfer by owner
- NH RSA 261:20: Title fees
- NH Admin. Rules Saf-C 1900: Titles (TDMV 18, TDMV 22A, assignment)
- RSA 261:3, Exempted Vehicles (NH General Court)
- RSA 261:22, Destruction of Vehicles; Total Loss, Salvage, and Rebuilt Vehicles (NH General Court)
Checked against these sources on November 6, 2026.
Last updated November 6, 2026.