Our boat
registration summary contains a quick overview of boat titling, registration, loan
perfection, and operational requirements for the State of
New Hampshire. More detailed information, forms, guidelines, and a complete
listing of resources are obtainable by downloading a
Boat Registration Kit
for this state.
You will also find an extensive listing of generic state level boat registration,
boat trailer, and general purpose forms on our Forms Page .
Please visit our
State Page for additional
articles and information regarding state level boat registration, titling,
and operational requirements.
The information presented here is subject to change and should be
confirmed with the respective state agency.
State numbering.
The boat
registration number prefix for New Hampshire is "NH".
Title certificate.
No titles are
issued. This is a registration only state.
Registration certificate.
Registration is required on motorboats of any size, and
sailboats or sailboards 12 feet in length or longer. The only
exceptions are sailboats and sailboards under 12 feet in length,
other small, non-motorized vessels such as canoes and kayaks.
Coast Guard documented vessels are subject to registration.
Registration certificates are renewed on an annual basis.
Sales &
use tax.
Sales and use
tax do not apply to boat transactions.
Loan perfection.
A UCC
financing statement must be filed to perfect a security interest
on non-documented boats. If the boat is Coast Guard documented,
it will be necessary to record a preferred vessel mortgage on
the abstract of title.
Registration agency.
Division of
Motor Vehicles.
Boat record search.
The Division
of Motor Vehicles will verify hull numbers or certificates in
hand by telephone. It will also provide print-outs upon written
request with its Release of Motor Vehicle Records form.
Expedited information must be obtained through a public record
provider.
Ownership designations.
No
designations are applied to multiple owners.
Residency requirements.
Non-residents
may apply for a registration if the boat is located within the
state.
Electronic
titles.
Not
applicable.
Reporting requirements.
Transfers of
ownership, abandonments, destructions, and thefts must be
reported within 15 days.
Hull number inspection.
Required if
there is a discrepancy.
Outboard motors.
Outboard
motors are not titled.
Notary
public.
Notary
commissions are for 5 years, no bonding is required, and the
notary must affix an embossed or inked stamp to all notarized
documents.
Visitation period.
30 days.
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