Lost, damaged, or never received your New Hampshire title? You still have legal ways to sell. Here's how it works in 2026, based on official New Hampshire rules — plus the fastest way to just get a cash offer.
New Hampshire exempts older vehicles from titling entirely, which makes selling them easy. For newer cars, you replace a lost title through the DMV. Here's how it works.
New Hampshire does not title vehicles model year 1999 or older (with narrow exceptions like heavy trucks). For those, the seller just provides a bill of sale plus a current or expired NH registration — no title required to sell.
For a titled vehicle with a lost title, file the Application for Duplicate Certificate of Title (Form TDMV 18) with the $35 fee, at a DMV office or by mail. Both owners must sign if jointly owned; the duplicate arrives in about 5–10 days. Then you sign it over to your buyer.
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Get My Free Offer →This guide is general information based on New Hampshire rules current as of 2026, not legal advice. Requirements can change and situations vary — confirm details with the official state source (official New Hampshire DMV page) before acting.