2026 rates from official New Hampshire sources. No signup, nothing stored.
Town or city permit fee: 18 mills per dollar of the maker’s list price in the model year, falling to 3 mills from the fifth preceding year. Minimum $5. Typical range: 18 mills down to 3 mills of list price.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| State fee, 0–3,000 lbs | $42.00 |
| State fee, 3,001–5,000 lbs | $48.00 |
| State fee, 5,001–8,000 lbs | $66.00 |
| Plate fee (one-time) | $8.00 |
| Electronic processing fee | $5.00 |
One-time charges apply only to a first registration or ownership transfer, not to annual renewals.
Registering in New Hampshire takes two steps, and the town permit fee is usually far larger than the state fee. A new car with a $30,000 list price owes $540 to the town at 18 mills while the state portion is only $42. Note that many town websites still show the older state rates of $31.20, $43.20 and $55.20; the current statute says $42, $48 and $66.
Renewal cycle: annual.
Estimates only. Your state motor vehicle agency issues the final bill. This page does not collect or store anything you enter.