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Vehicle Registration
NEW VEHICLE: WHAT DO I NEED?
- NH Driver’s License REQUIRED
- Certificate of Title, Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin, or NH Title Application
- Proof of Residency (see requirements below)
- In-person only at the Durham Town Clerk’s Office
RENEWALS: WHAT DO I NEED?
- NH Driver’s License REQUIRED
- Renewal notice or previous NH registration
- Renewal Options: In person, By mail, Online (additional fees apply)
- If you just moved to Durham from another NH town, please bring proof of residency (see requirements below).
- Renewal reminders sent via mail or email one month before expiration.
- Renew up to 4 months in advance.
NH Driver’s License Requirement: To register a vehicle in Durham, you must have a valid NH Driver’s License, unless:
- You’re active U.S. Military
- You qualify for a non-resident affidavit
Residency Proof Requirement for New Residents: Required for first-time registrants in Durham. Acceptable documents:
- Renters: Signed lease or notarized letter from landlord
- UNH Students: UNH housing letter or WebCat assignment
- Renters/Homeowners: Recent utility bill with your name and Durham address
- New Homeowners: Real estate closing statement (must be living in home)
- Living with Family: Signed letter from family member (must be home owner)
Registration Fees
- Local Fee: Based on MSRP and vehicle age
- $18 per $1,000 (new vehicles), decreases by $3 each year until $3 per $1,000
- Registration due in birth month; prorated for first-time registrant
- State Fee: Based on vehicle weight; Most vehicles have a flat fee of $43.20 or $55.20
- Annual Registration Required in NH
- Electric Vehicle Surcharges: Battery electric: $100 or Plug-in hybrid: $50
Accepted Payment Methods
- Cash, check, money order
- Debit or credit card (2.99% fee, $2.50 minimum)
- Card processing fees go to a third-party vendor, not the town.
BOAT REGISTRATIONS:
Renewals:
- Checks Payable to Town of Durham
- Submit by mail, drop box, or in person (bring last year’s registration + ID) with your boat renewal notice form.
- Add $5 to total fees on renewal notice.
New Boat Registrations:
- Completed Boat Registration Application: https://www.dmv.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt416/files/inline-documents/rd...
- Proof of ownership: For an initial registration of a vessel, proof of ownership shall include documentation containing both the authorized signature of the applicant and of the person or entity that sold the vessel to the applicant.
- Owner's valid, current Driver License.
- Certified Proof of the HIN (Hull Identification Number) with a Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin or an old NH Boat Registration or a Vessel Verification Form https://www.dmv.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt416/files/inline-documents/rd.... You must go to the NH-DMV if your boat is homemade or if it is missing a HIN
