Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Portsmouth DMV — Bill of Sale & Title Transfer
New Hampshire vehicle title transfer office for Portsmouth and Portsmouth County. Get your Portsmouth bill of sale, find local fees, and file at the Town Clerk/Tax Collector – Portsmouth.
Portsmouth Title & Registration Office
Office Name
Town Clerk/Tax Collector – Portsmouth
Address
Visit https://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/dmv for the nearest Portsmouth, NH office
Phone
See state DMV website for local office phone numbers
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$25.00
Vehicle Sales Tax
No state sales tax
Special requirements in Portsmouth County:
- Complete a title transfer at your local New Hampshire title office within the required timeframe
- New Hampshire has no state sales tax; local permit fees vary
- Both buyer and seller should retain a signed copy of the bill of sale
- Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and proof of insurance
Notarization in Portsmouth: ⚠ Required
New Hampshire requires notarization of the bill of sale or title assignment for vehicle transfers. Visit a local notary public before submitting documents.
Documents Required for Portsmouth Title Transfer
- 1Signed vehicle title (seller signs the back)
- 2Completed bill of sale — notarized
- 3Valid government-issued photo ID
- 4Payment for title transfer fee: $25.00
- 5Payment for sales tax: No state sales tax of sale price
- 6Odometer disclosure statement (for most motor vehicles under 10 years old)
- 7Insurance proof (varies — check with the office)
Generate a Portsmouth Bill of Sale by Vehicle
FAQ — Portsmouth DMV
- Where is the DMV in Portsmouth, New Hampshire?
- The Portsmouth title office is the Town Clerk/Tax Collector – Portsmouth, located at Visit https://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/dmv for the nearest Portsmouth, NH office. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: See state DMV website for local office phone numbers.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Portsmouth?
- The title transfer fee in Portsmouth County is $25.00. The vehicle sales tax rate is No state sales tax. No sales tax; municipal vehicle registration permit fees apply
- What documents do I need to transfer a vehicle title in Portsmouth?
- You need the signed vehicle title, a completed bill of sale (notarized), a valid photo ID, and payment for the $25.00 title fee plus No state sales tax sales tax.
- Is a bill of sale required for a vehicle sale in Portsmouth?
- A signed bill of sale is required by the Town Clerk/Tax Collector – Portsmouth to document the private sale and process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a PDF in 60 seconds.