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A New Hampshire Bill of Sale records the transfer of personal property, such as cars, boats, or firearms. It usually lists the buyer, seller, item details, sale price, and date. This document proves ownership and can be used to register your new personal property with state authorities.
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In New Hampshire, Bills of Sale serve as formal proof of a transaction. They serve as a record of what was sold, when the sale happened, and who the two parties involved were.
These forms are often used when registering high value personal property.
They can help prevent disputes and keep you compliant with the law. Depending on what you are selling, different details and additional forms may be required.
A Bill of Sale is often used to sell the following items in New Hampshire:
Bills of Sale are often also needed to register these items with New Hampshire state authorities.
The following sections explain how to complete registration for each item in NH.
To have a better understanding of how your document should look, you can review the New Hampshire Bill of Sale example below.
To register your vehicle, you need to visit your town or city clerk within 60 days of purchase or moving in. You’ll need to submit the following:
For boat registration, you need to submit the following documents to the New Hampshire DMV:
New Hampshire does not mandate firearm registration. However, a Bill of Sale is strongly recommended to record the date, price, buyer/seller info, make, model, serial number
Carrying a Pistol/Revolver Carry License is optional. You can get this from the county sheriff if you carry your firearm concealed.
Yes, you can write your own Bill of Sale in New Hampshire, but it’s important to ensure that the document is legally binding by including all the required information. You can also have a lawyer review your document once you've drafted it.
