The information in this site has been presented with a New Hampshire audience in mind. Consult your local library to learn more about the laws in your state. The title to a motor vehicle is the proof of who owns the vehicle. In New Hampshire, as in all states, motor vehicle titles are registered with the state. There are certain procedures that must be followed when registering a motor vehicle the first time, when buying a used vehicle, and when removing a lienholder from the title.
Laws governing auto titles vary from state to state.
This section deals with the laws that apply to auto. When you have made the last payment on the loan which helped you buy your car, truck, van, motorcycle, or sport utility vehicle, your former creditor will notify the DMV that it no longer holds a security interest in the vehicle. The creditor will send a statement verifying that the loan is paid in full to the DMV so that the creditor's security interest in the vehicle is released. The Certificate of Title will then be sent to you. You should keep the Certificate of Title with your other important legal papers, not in your vehicle.