Frequently Asked Questions

For vehicles with a model year of 2000 or newer you will need ONE of the following: A.An original Certificate of Origin signed over on the back to the new owner, B.An original Certificate of Title signed over on the back to the new owner. C.A white or light blue copy of the Certificate of Title Application (CTA), Town Clerk’s copy, provided by the dealer. For vehicles with a model year of 1999 or older you will need a bill of sale from the seller to the buyer, signed by the seller, AND one of the following documents: A.A prior owner’s previously issued NH registration (out-of-state registration is not acceptable). B.A valid title from any state. C.A State of NH verification of VIN form (Form 19A) completed by the appropriate agency - NH law enforcement officer, NH State Inspection station, or NH dealer. This form verifies the vehicle identification for the vehicle and is available at City Hall.

If you are moving in from another NH city or town, please bring in the registration that is expiring. You must have a Photo ID: A valid Driver's License, passport, or Military ID You will also need one of the following: Signed lease agreement, utility bill, bank account, payroll check, or signed letter from the owner of the property.

If you are moving in from another state, please provide us with your original title (for vehicles who’s model years are 2000 or newer), your current out of state registration, and the current mileage on the vehicle. If your title is held by a lien holder you will need your current out of state registration, name and address of lien holder, and the current mileage on the vehicle. For vehicles with a model year of 1999 or older you will need the out of state registration, and ONE of the following documents: A.A valid title from any state. B.A State of NH verification of VIN form (Form 19A) completed by the appropriate agency - NH law enforcement officer, NH State Inspection station, or NH dealer. This form verifies the vehicle identification for the vehicle and is available at City Hall. You must have a Photo ID: A valid Driver's License, passport, or Military ID You will also need two of the following: Signed lease agreement, utility bill, bank account, payroll check, or signed letter from the owner of the property.

If you are a new business moving into the City of Concord, the business must be registered with the Secretary of State's Office prior to registering a vehicle in the State of NH. You must have a valid Driver's License You will also need two of the following: Signed lease agreement, letterhead with company name and address, signed letter from the owner of the property,  or business card with company name and address.  

Registrations are renewed usually during one’s birth month. The month prior to the expiration date of the registration the city mails a pre-registration notice with the amount due. You may renew vehicles up to four (4) months early. For companies, the registration date is based upon the company name. For example, companies who’s name begins with "A" or "B" expire in the month of January. 

The city permit fee is based on RSA 261:153. The fee is based upon: 1. The vehicle’s model year, the original factory list price of the vehicle, and the expiration date. For a new registration, the model year determines what millage (tax) rate (18, 15, 12, 9, 6, or 3 dollars per $1,000 of value of the original list price) is used to compute the City permit fee. For example, a 2022 model year is charged $18 per thousand; a 2021 model year is charged $15 per thousand, etc. 2. The number of months for which a new vehicle will be registered is determined by either the vehicle owner’s month of birth or an assigned month if the owner is a business or lease company. 3. Generally, a new vehicle cannot be registered for less than five months or more than sixteen months.

Expiration dates are the last day of the owner’s birth month (unlike one’s license which expires on one’s birthday). A new registration cannot be less than 5 months nor greater than 16 months. RSA 261:141IV. For companies, the registration date is based upon the company name. For example, companies who’s name begins with "A" or "B" expire in the month of January. 

Cash and checks are accepted in the office. Discover, Mastercard, Visa, and American Express are also accepted in the office. There is a 2.95% convenience fee with a minimum charge of $2.50 on each Credit Card transaction.

Do not use bill pay to pay for your motor vehicle renewals. Motor Vehicle renewals can only be processed using the notices provided. These must be mailed in along with a check.