New Hampshire Registration Fees Calculator 2025 Rate

New Hampshire registration fee calculator: Instantly estimate your NH car and vehicle registration costs. Get an accurate fee breakdown before you head to the DMV.

Planning your budget for a new car in the Granite State? Unlike most states that charge a flat rate, New Hampshire has a unique two-part system for vehicle registration that relies heavily on the value and age of your vehicle.

Use our free New Hampshire Vehicle Registration Fee Calculator below to get an instant estimate of what you’ll pay at your Town Clerk’s office and the DMV.

How New Hampshire Registration Fees Work

If you are new to New Hampshire or buying your first car here, the sticker price of registration can be a shock. To get accurate results from the calculator above, it helps to understand why the costs are what they are.

In New Hampshire, you don’t just pay one fee. You effectively pay two separate entities:

1. The Municipal Permit Fee (Town/City): This is essentially a property tax on your car. It stays in your local town.
   
2. The State Registration Fee (DMV): This is a flat fee based on the weight of your car. This goes to the state.
   

1. The Town Fee (The “Mill Rate”)

The most expensive part of your registration is usually the town permit. This is calculated based on the manufacturer’s original list price (MSRP) of the vehicle and its model year. The older the car, the cheaper the tax rate.

Here is the current tax breakdown used by most NH towns:

• Current Model Year: 18 mills ($18 per $1,000 of value)
  
• Next Oldest Year: 15 mills ($15 per $1,000 of value)
  
• Year Prior: 12 mills ($12 per $1,000 of value)
  
• Year Prior: 9 mills ($9 per $1,000 of value)
  
• Year Prior: 6 mills ($6 per $1,000 of value)
  
• Older Vehicles: 3 mills ($3 per $1,000 of value)
  

Note: If your vehicle is older, you pay significantly less to your town than someone with a brand-new vehicle.

2. The State Fee (Based on Weight)

The portion you pay to the State of New Hampshire is determined by the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). This fee is generally much lower than the town tax.

• 0 – 3,000 lbs: ~$31.20
  
• 3,001 – 5,000 lbs: ~$43.20
  
• 5,001 – 8,000 lbs: ~$55.20
  

There may be additional small fees for license plates (Vanity or Moose plates), title fees ($25), or administrative costs depending on your specific situation.

What documents do I need to register my car in NH?

To register your vehicle, you generally need:

• Proof of residency (utility bill, lease, etc.).
  
• The vehicle Title (or the blue/white copy of the title application).
  
• A Bill of Sale (if it’s a new purchase).
  
• Your current driver’s license.
  

How much are vanity plates in NH?

If you want a custom “Vanity Plate,” there is an additional annual fee (typically $40) on top of your standard registration costs. Conservation (Moose) plates also carry an extra annual fee (typically $30).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are answers to the most common questions regarding New Hampshire vehicle registration costs.