New Hampshire DMV: The New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is the state agency responsible for vehicle registration, driver licensing, and the issuance of license plates and titles. The DMV ensures compliance with state laws and regulations regarding motor vehicles and operates branch offices throughout New Hampshire to provide convenient access for residents. Key services include vehicle registration, title issuance, driver’s license testing and renewal, and the provision of driving records.
To contact the New Hampshire Department of Motor Vehicles, you can reach them at the NH Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles, located at 23 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03305. For telephone inquiries, call (603) 227-4000. New Hampshire License Plate Design and Format: The state’s standard license plates feature the state’s name and often include an emblem or image representing New Hampshire’s heritage or natural beauty. These plates are linked to the vehicle’s registered owner and require annual renewal with updated registration stickers.

Display Requirements: In New Hampshire, two license plates must be displayed on a vehicle—one at the front and one at the rear. These plates must include any current validation stickers issued by the DMV.

Vehicle Registration and Renewal: To register a vehicle in New Hampshire, it must first have a title. All motor vehicles must be registered in the town or city where the owner resides, followed by state registration. New residents have 60 days from their move date to register their vehicles. Registration requires annual renewal, and in some areas, emissions testing may be mandatory.

Types of License Plates: New Hampshire offers a variety of license plate types, including Passenger Plates, Decal Plates, Vanity Plates, Veteran Plates, Conservation (Moose Plate), State Parks Plate, Conservation Parks Plate, and Motorcycle Plates. Vanity plates can be obtained by submitting an Application for Vanity Plates form to a DMV office that processes vehicle registrations, with their availability checkable online.

Transferring a New Hampshire License Plate: This can be done from one vehicle to another if the owner’s name on both registrations is the same. Once transferred, the old vehicle is no longer legally registered and may not be driven on any roadway. The transfer process involves completing the necessary paperwork and paying applicable fees.

Replacing License Plates: If your license plates are lost or damaged, you must submit an Application for Replacement Plates and/or Decals to the DMV in Concord, any registration office, or any municipal agent office to request replacement plates.