New Hampshire charges no sales tax on a vehicle.
New Hampshire has no sales tax on vehicles at any level.
The DMV new-resident page quotes a $35 title figure, while the standard title fee under RSA 261:20 is $25; $25 is used here with this caveat.
State registration fees are set in RSA 261:141; the municipal permit fee is by far the larger first-year cost.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Title | $25.00 |
| Registration (mixed-based) | ~$763 |
| Plates | $8.00 |
| Municipal agent fee (when the town clerk processes the state portion (varies by town)) | $3.00 |
no sales tax; municipal permit fee and state registration apply to the leased vehicle
Pick your city for the exact combined rate where you register, plus what title and registration run there.
There is no sales tax on a vehicle in New Hampshire. New Hampshire has no sales tax on vehicles at any level.
No sales tax, so no trade-in credit is needed.
Title is $25.00. Two-part registration: state fee by weight (0-3,000 lbs $31.20; 3,001-5,000 lbs $43.20; 5,001-8,000 lbs $55.20 per year) plus the municipal permit fee of $18 per $1,000 of the manufacturer's list price in the model year ($15 year 2, $12 year 3, $9 year 4, $6 year 5, $3 thereafter). A $40,000, 3,500 lb car: $720 + $43.20 = $763.20, plus plate and agent fees.
No. New Hampshire sets no statutory cap, and dealers typically charge around $375. No statutory cap. Typical from CarEdge 2026 (secondary).
no sales tax; municipal permit fee and state registration apply to the leased vehicle
Rates, fees, and rules change. These figures are estimates for planning, not tax advice; confirm the final numbers with the dealer and your state's motor vehicle agency before you buy.