New Hampshire car registration fee calculator
New Hampshire charges no sales tax on a car.
revenue.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
By Mr. Voltage · Data checked Oct 3, 2026 · Page changed Oct 30, 2026
Where will you register the car?
Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
Example quotes. Pick your place and type yours. Example: three quotes on one car in Harris County, New Hampshire. Pick your own place and type your quotes.
Your deals at a glance
| Deal | Payment | All-in |
|---|---|---|
| $547.67a month | $37,860.50so far | |
| $494.59a month | $40,610.84so far | |
| $535.75a month | $37,144.82so far |
Estimate. Your dealer’s buyer’s order and your lender’s disclosures are the numbers that count. Check them against this.
Your numbers stay in this browser.
$547.67 a month · 60 payments
All-in $37,860.50 so far
$494.59 a month · 72 payments
All-in $40,610.84 so far
$535.75 a month · 60 payments
All-in $37,144.82 so far
Out-the-door $33,397.00 so far
so far: not including a doc fee yet. Enter your dealer’s.
Estimate. Your dealer’s buyer’s order and your lender’s disclosures are the numbers that count. Check them against this.
Out-the-door $34,092.00 so far
so far: not including a doc fee yet. Enter your dealer’s.
Estimate. Your dealer’s buyer’s order and your lender’s disclosures are the numbers that count. Check them against this.
Out-the-door $33,947.00 so far
so far: not including a doc fee yet. Enter your dealer’s.
Estimate. Your dealer’s buyer’s order and your lender’s disclosures are the numbers that count. Check them against this.
New · 2026 · Gas · change
New or used
The sheet starts with a new car; each deal sets its own
Model year
A new car is the current model year
Fuel
Gas car. Electric and plug-in hybrid cars pay a yearly fee
Curb weight
The research’s test car, a 2026 Tucson, is assumed at 3,500 lb; the state fee steps at 3,000, 5,000 and 8,000 lb
Seats
Five seats: the state adds 150 lb for each adult seat to the car’s weight
Sticker price (MSRP)
The research’s test car: the 2026 Tucson SEL FWD’s window-sticker total, destination included. The permit fee is worked from it
Birth month
Optional. The first registration runs to your birthday, so this works out its months. Without it, a full year shows. It stays on this device.
New · 2026 · Gas · change
New or used
The sheet starts with a new car; each deal sets its own
Model year
A new car is the current model year
Fuel
Gas car. Electric and plug-in hybrid cars pay a yearly fee
Curb weight
The research’s test car, a 2026 Tucson, is assumed at 3,500 lb; the state fee steps at 3,000, 5,000 and 8,000 lb
Seats
Five seats: the state adds 150 lb for each adult seat to the car’s weight
Sticker price (MSRP)
The research’s test car: the 2026 Tucson SEL FWD’s window-sticker total, destination included. The permit fee is worked from it
Birth month
Optional. The first registration runs to your birthday, so this works out its months. Without it, a full year shows. It stays on this device.
New · 2026 · Gas · change
New or used
The sheet starts with a new car; each deal sets its own
Model year
A new car is the current model year
Fuel
Gas car. Electric and plug-in hybrid cars pay a yearly fee
Curb weight
The research’s test car, a 2026 Tucson, is assumed at 3,500 lb; the state fee steps at 3,000, 5,000 and 8,000 lb
Seats
Five seats: the state adds 150 lb for each adult seat to the car’s weight
Sticker price (MSRP)
The research’s test car: the 2026 Tucson SEL FWD’s window-sticker total, destination included. The permit fee is worked from it
Birth month
Optional. The first registration runs to your birthday, so this works out its months. Without it, a full year shows. It stays on this device.
New Hampshire law sets no figure for this fee.
New Hampshire calls it a documentary fee.
gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
New Hampshire law sets no figure for this fee.
New Hampshire calls it a documentary fee.
gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
New Hampshire law sets no figure for this fee.
New Hampshire calls it a documentary fee.
gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
- No sales or use tax on a car, and no tax on a trade-in or a rebate to lower.
revenue.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
- No lien fee when the lender is named on the first title application.
gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
- No state inspection fee: the program is suspended until further notice.
dmv.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
- No county fees: New Hampshire counties charge nothing on a registration.
manchesternh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
- No sales or use tax on a car, and no tax on a trade-in or a rebate to lower.
revenue.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
- No lien fee when the lender is named on the first title application.
gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
- No state inspection fee: the program is suspended until further notice.
dmv.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
- No county fees: New Hampshire counties charge nothing on a registration.
manchesternh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
- No sales or use tax on a car, and no tax on a trade-in or a rebate to lower.
revenue.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
- No lien fee when the lender is named on the first title application.
gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
- No state inspection fee: the program is suspended until further notice.
dmv.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
- No county fees: New Hampshire counties charge nothing on a registration.
manchesternh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
Your $5,000.00 down covers the $697.00 in tax and fees first; $4,303.00 goes toward the price.
Your $5,000.00 down covers the $697.00 in tax and fees first; $4,303.00 goes toward the price.
Your $5,000.00 down covers the $697.00 in tax and fees first; $4,303.00 goes toward the price.
Illustrative rate, not a quote. Your APR depends on your credit, the term, the vehicle and the lender.
Illustrative rate, not a quote. Your APR depends on your credit, the term, the vehicle and the lender.
Illustrative rate, not a quote. Your APR depends on your credit, the term, the vehicle and the lender.
60 payments, last $547.97
72 payments, last $494.95
60 payments, last $535.57
cash down plus every payment
cash down plus every payment
cash down plus every payment
Estimate. Your dealer’s buyer’s order and your lender’s disclosures are the numbers that count. Check them against this.
Estimate. Your dealer’s buyer’s order and your lender’s disclosures are the numbers that count. Check them against this.
Estimate. Your dealer’s buyer’s order and your lender’s disclosures are the numbers that count. Check them against this.
4 charges this total leaves out
4 charges this total leaves out
4 charges this total leaves out
What’s different in New Hampshire
New Hampshire calls it the registration permit fee.
gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
A trade-in does not lower the amount taxed.
gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
Negative equity rolled into the new loan is not taxed.
gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
New Hampshire’s law sets no figure for the documentary fee. That point is not confirmed.
gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
Your city or town charges a registration permit fee on the car’s original list price, not on the price you pay: 18 mills per dollar for a current model year car, falling to 3 mills as it ages.
gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
Worked examples
Each line below is worked by the same engine as the calculator, on the day this page was built (Nov 11, 2026).
A new car with a trade-in and negative equity
A new car at $32,700.00, with a trade-in allowed at $10,000.00 and $13,000.00 still owed, $5,000.00 down, financed at 5.90% for 60 months, bought from a dealer and registered in New Hampshire’s example market.
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Price | $32,700.00 |
| Trade-in allowance | $10,000.00 |
| Still owed on the trade-in | $13,000.00 |
| Equity (negative if you owe more than it is worth) | −$3,000.00 |
| Sale price (no sales tax is charged) gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 | $0.00 |
| New Hampshire sales tax (none) revenue.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 | $0.00 |
| Registration permit fee (your city or town), for a full year gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 | $589.00 |
| State registration fee, for a full year gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 | $48.00 |
| Certificate of title gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 | $35.00 |
| Number plates, a new pair gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 | $8.00 |
| Town clerk fee (Manchester) manchesternh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 | $2.00 |
| Title application fee (Manchester) manchesternh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 | $2.00 |
| Municipal agent fee (Manchester) manchesternh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 | $3.00 |
| Waste reclamation fee (Manchester) manchesternh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 | $3.00 |
| Transportation improvement fee (Manchester) manchesternh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 | $5.00 |
| Parking trust fund fee (Manchester) manchesternh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 | $2.00 |
| Out-the-door price | $33,397.00 |
| Cash down | $5,000.00 |
| Amount financed | $31,397.00 |
| Monthly payment | $605.53 |
| Interest over the loan | $4,934.99 |
| Total paid, interest included | $41,331.99 |
A used car from a dealer
A used car, model year 2022, at $21,500.00, $5,000.00 down, financed at 5.90% for 60 months, bought from a dealer and registered in New Hampshire’s example market.
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Price | $21,500.00 |
| Sale price (no sales tax is charged) gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 | $0.00 |
| New Hampshire sales tax (none) revenue.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 | $0.00 |
| State registration fee, for a full year gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 | $48.00 |
| Certificate of title gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 | $35.00 |
| Number plates, a new pair gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 | $8.00 |
| Town clerk fee (Manchester) manchesternh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 | $2.00 |
| Title application fee (Manchester) manchesternh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 | $2.00 |
| Municipal agent fee (Manchester) manchesternh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 | $3.00 |
| Waste reclamation fee (Manchester) manchesternh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 | $3.00 |
| Transportation improvement fee (Manchester) manchesternh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 | $5.00 |
| Parking trust fund fee (Manchester) manchesternh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 | $2.00 |
| Registration permit fee (your city or town): needs the car’s sticker price (MSRP), which this example doesn’t give | Not included |
| Out-the-door price | $21,608.00 |
| Cash down | $5,000.00 |
| Amount financed | $16,608.00 |
| Monthly payment | $320.31 |
| Interest over the loan | $2,610.43 |
| Total paid, interest included | $24,218.43 |
The rules in New Hampshire
| Rule | What it says |
|---|---|
| Name of the tax | registration permit fee gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 |
| New Hampshire sales tax (none) | 0.00% of the taxable amount revenue.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 |
| What is taxed | Not taxed: the vehicle price, the doc fee, service contracts, prepaid maintenance, GAP, other dealer fees on the order, accessories fitted before delivery, protection packages, loose items sold with the car and government fees. gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 |
| Trade-in | A trade-in does not lower the amount taxed. gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 |
| Maker’s rebate | A maker’s rebate does not lower the amount taxed. gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 |
| Dealer discount | A dealer discount does not lower the amount taxed. gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 |
| Negative equity | Negative equity rolled into the loan is not taxed. gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 |
| Doc fee | The law sets no figure for the documentary fee. That point is not confirmed. gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 |
| State registration fee | worked from the rule a year gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 |
| Certificate of title | $35.00 gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 |
| Registration permit fee (your city or town) | 18, 15, 12, 9, 6 or 3 mills on each dollar of the maker’s list price, by model year: the current year first, then each year older. Paid to the city or town where you live. gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 |
| Town fees | Each town adds its own. Manchester’s six are $2 + $2 + $3 + $3 + $5 + $2 = $17 on a new registration. manchesternh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 |
| Private-party purchase | No tax. The buyer pays the same permit, title, plate and registration fees, and applies for the title within 20 days or pays a penalty equal to the fee. revenue.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 |
| New resident | No tax. Register within 60 days of moving, paying the permit fee, title, registration and plates. gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 |
| Electric and hybrid fees | $100 a year for a battery-electric car and $50 for a plug-in hybrid. An ordinary hybrid pays nothing extra. gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 |
| Inspection | None at present: the state inspection program is suspended until further notice. dmv.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 |
| Finance rate ceiling | No maximum rate for a motor vehicle retail installment contract. The finance charge is worked as daily simple interest, and a late charge is at most 5% of the payment after 10 days. gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026 |
What has changed
· Watching: The next state budget and the inspection court case may change the state fees or restart inspections, No change was scheduled on 2026-10-03; fees are set in statute with no indexing.
gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
· Watching: The electric vehicle registration fee becomes weight-based on 2027-01-01: battery electric $0 to $150 and plug-in hybrid $50, in place of $100 and $50, RSA 261:141-c as amended takes effect.
gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
· The rules on this page start here. Nothing earlier is loaded.
Questions people ask
Does New Hampshire charge sales tax on a car?
No. New Hampshire has no sales or use tax on a car, and state law says vehicles owned by residents shall not be taxed. The main charge instead is your city or town’s registration permit fee, worked from the car’s original list price and its age, not the price you pay. The permit fee goes to the town’s general fund. Registering is a two-part process: you pay the permit fee and town fees to the city or town where you live, then the state’s registration, title and plate fees. A dealer appointed as an agent can register the car and collect these fees at the sale.
revenue.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
How is the New Hampshire town registration permit fee worked out?
It is a set number of mills on each dollar of the maker’s list price: 18 mills for a current model year car, then 15, 12, 9, 6 and 3 mills for each model year older. A mill is a tenth of a cent, so 18 mills is $18 for each $1,000. The list price is rounded to the nearest $100 and the fee to the nearest dollar, with a $5 minimum. On a $32,700 list price that is 32,700 × 0.018 = $588.60, so $589 for 12 months. A used car starts at the rate for its age, so a 2022 model in 2026 pays 6 mills. A trade-in, a rebate or a discount does not change the fee. Two points are not confirmed: whether the list price includes destination (we include it), and how a town treats a next-model-year car (we count it as current). A first registration runs 5 to 16 months, and the fee is prorated by the month.
gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is there a limit on the New Hampshire dealer doc fee?
We found no dollar limit in New Hampshire law. No statute or rule on doc fees was found, and the state’s dealer rules do not mention them. The only rule found is the general Consumer Protection Act on unfair or deceptive practices. Whether the attorney general has issued doc-fee guidance is not confirmed. There is no sales tax on the fee, as on the rest of the deal. A separate law says a dealer or lender may charge a maximum fee of $2 for preparing the title application forms and sending the required fees. Complaints go to the Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau of the New Hampshire Department of Justice.
gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
revenue.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
doj.nh.gov · checked Oct 14, 2026
Does a trade-in lower New Hampshire registration fees?
No. With no sales tax there is nothing for a trade-in to lower, and the permit fee is worked from the list price, not the price you pay. A rebate or a dealer discount does not change it either. If you move the traded car’s registration to the new car, you get credit for the unused part of its permit fee, on payment of $5, plus a state transfer fee of $10. The primary owner’s name must stay the same on the old and new registrations. Negative equity is not taxed. It goes into the loan, and the contract must show it as an amount paid to others. The dealer must pay off the trade’s lien within 21 days.
gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
I bought a car out of state. What do I pay in New Hampshire?
No New Hampshire use tax is due. You register in your home town with the title from the dealer, or the New Hampshire title application from the lienholder. Any tax the selling state charges is that state’s rule, and New Hampshire gives no refund of it. The permit fee is due as for any car, with the title, registration and plate fees. A new resident has 60 days from moving to register, and pays the permit fee at the car’s age rate, title, registration and plates, with no tax.
dmv.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
revenue.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
What do title and registration cost in New Hampshire?
The state registration fee goes by gross weight: $42 for 12 months up to 3,000 lb, $48 for 3,001 to 5,000 lb and $66 for 5,001 to 8,000 lb. Gross weight is the car’s weight plus 150 lb for each adult seat, rounded up to the next 100 lb. A first title is $35, with or without a lien. A new pair of plates is $8. Towns add their own fees: Manchester’s six come to $17 on a new registration. Battery-electric cars pay $100 a year and plug-in hybrids $50. From January 1, 2027 the battery-electric fee goes by weight, from $0 to $150. The state inspection program is suspended until further notice.
gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
manchesternh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
gc.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026
dmv.nh.gov · checked Oct 3, 2026