Real New Hampshire deals, worked out
Each example runs through the same calculator above, line by line, so you can check every number yourself.
1Manchester: new SUV
A buyer pays $40,000 for a new 4,200 lb SUV. No sales tax; the town fee uses the full list price at the current-year rate.
| Vehicle price | $40,000.00 |
| Title fee | $35.00 |
| State registration fee | $48.00 |
| Town permit fee | $720.00 |
| Out-the-door | $40,803.00 |
2Five-year-old sedan
A buyer pays $15,000 for a car that listed at $28,000 new. The town fee drops to the lowest rate.
| Price paid | $15,000.00 |
| Title fee | $35.00 |
| State registration fee | $42.00 |
| Town permit fee | $84.00 |
| Out-the-door | $15,161.00 |
Town permit fee and state fee
You register at your town or city clerk. The town permit fee is a mill rate on the car's original factory list price that steps down each model year under RSA 261:153, so a new car pays the most. The state fee is by weight: $42 up to 3,000 pounds, $48 from 3,001 to 5,000 and $66 from 5,001 to 8,000 under the schedule in effect for 2026.
New Hampshire car tax at common prices
What a new gas car bought from a dealer comes to at four prices. The trade-in column shows how much a $10,000 trade-in changes the tax under New Hampshire's rules.
| Price | Tax | Tax with $10,000 trade-in | Taxes + fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $353.00 |
| $25,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $533.00 |
| $35,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $713.00 |
| $50,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $983.00 |
New Hampshire taxes and fees at a glance
Officialfrom a state agency sourceEst.varies or not yet confirmed
| Item (manchester: new suv) | Status | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Title fee | Official | $35.00 |
| State registration fee (yearly) | Official | $48.00 |
| Town permit fee (yearly) | Estimate | $720.00 |
| Total taxes and fees | $803.00 |
New Hampshire car tax FAQ
Does New Hampshire charge sales tax on cars?
No. New Hampshire has no sales tax.
How much is a New Hampshire title?
$35 since January 1, 2026, up from $25.
Why is the town fee so high on a new car?
It's a mill rate on the original list price, highest in the current model year and lower each year after.
Sources
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