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2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:95 - Refund for Unused Vehicle Plates.

261:95 Refund for Unused Vehicle Plates. –
The owner or the surviving spouse of the owner who returns number plates with an affidavit that they have never been used and if the director is satisfied that the number plates have never been used, shall be refunded the registration fee paid, provided such plates are returned within 90 days of the date on which the plates were purchased.
Source.
RSA 260:9-b. 1979, 247:1. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:96 - Lost or Mutilated Plates.

261:96 Lost or Mutilated Plates. –
If any number plate supplied by the department is lost or mutilated, or if the registration number thereon becomes illegible, the owner or person in control of the vehicle for which said plate was furnished shall apply in writing to the department for a new plate and deposit with his application the proper fee; and thereupon the department shall issue to such applicant a permit allowing him to place a temporary plate bearing his registration number upon said vehicle until a plate of the regular design is made and delivered to him.
Source.
1911, 133:5. 1921, 119:5. PL 103:3. RL 119:3. RSA 263:4. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:97 - Rulemaking Authority on Dealer Number Plates.

261:97 Rulemaking Authority on Dealer Number Plates. –
The director shall have the authority to adopt rules pursuant to RSA 260:5 relative to the issuance and use of dealer number plates by motor vehicle dealers, motorcycle dealers, OHRV dealers, snowmobile dealers, utility dealers, boat dealers, transporters, repairers and wholesalers consistent with the provisions of this chapter relative to such dealer number plates.
Source.
1981, 146:1. 1986, 66:2. 2005, 210:45, eff. July 1, 2006.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:97-a - Conservation Number Plates.

261:97-a Conservation Number Plates. –
I. The director is hereby authorized to issue special conservation number plates, in lieu of other number plates. The design of these special plates shall be determined as provided in RSA 261:97-d. The plates shall retain the "live free or die" logo. Such plates shall be issued only upon application and upon payment of a $30 fee that shall be in addition to the regular motor vehicle registration fee and any other number plate fees otherwise required.
II. The commissioner is also authorized to issue vanity conservation number plates. The fee for any such vanity conservation number plate shall be the fee as provided in RSA 261:97-a, in addition to the fees for vanity plates which are otherwise established by law. The vanity plate portion of the fee shall be distributed as provided in RSA 261:89 and RSA 263:52.
III. Plates shall be renewed on an annual basis for $30 per set. Of this sum, the department shall retain an amount as is necessary to recover production and administrative costs as approved by the fiscal committee of the general court. The remaining funds shall be paid to the state treasurer and distributed as provided in RSA 261:97-b. The cost of replacement number plates shall be identical to the cost of initial number plates and the revenue from replacement number plates shall be distributed in the same manner as revenue derived from initial number plates.
Source.
1998, 20:2. 2000, 245:5, 6, eff. June 8, 2000.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:97-b - Conservation Number Plate Fund.

261:97-b Conservation Number Plate Fund. –
I. There is hereby established a conservation number plate fund under the administration of the commissioner of safety. The fund shall be used for the promotion, protection, and investment in the state's natural, cultural, and historic resources. The fund shall be nonlapsing. The commissioner of safety shall distribute the funds annually on August 1, except as provided in paragraph I-a, as follows: $5,000 of every $100,000 received, up to a total of $50,000, shall be distributed to the department of transportation for the expanded wild flower establishment program for use in planting lilacs and native wild flowers; $1 for every new, renewal, and transfer of registration, up to a total of $50,000, shall be placed in a nonlapsing account for use by the department of natural and cultural resources to promote the conservation number plate program; the remainder shall be distributed as follows:
(a) Forty percent to the department of natural and cultural resources;
(b) Twenty percent to the department of fish and game;
(c) Twenty percent to the state conservation committee; and
(d) Twenty percent to the New Hampshire land and community heritage investment authority.
I-a. The commissioner of safety shall distribute the share of funds due the New Hampshire land and community heritage investment authority, pursuant to RSA 261:97-b, I, on the first day of each month. The total amount shall not exceed $200,000 per fiscal year.
II. Each department and commission receiving funding from the conservation number plate fund shall establish a line item in their budget. Moneys received from the conservation number plate fund shall be in addition to any other sums appropriated and shall not replace base funding received by any of these departments or commissions through the budget process.
Source.
1998, 20:2; 363:3. 2000, 245:7. 2003, 126:1, eff. July 1, 2003. 2016, 61:4, eff. July 4, 2016. 2017, 156:34, eff. July 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:97-d - New Hampshire Conservation Number Plate Advisory Committee; Duties; Meetings.

261:97-d New Hampshire Conservation Number Plate Advisory Committee;  Duties;  Meetings. –
I. A New Hampshire conservation number plate advisory committee is hereby established. The conservation number plate advisory committee shall be composed of the following:
(a) The commissioner of natural and cultural resources, or designee.
(b) The executive director of fish and game, or designee.
(c) The chairperson of the state conservation committee or designee.
(d) [Repealed.]
(e) The commissioner of safety, or designee.
(f) Two house members appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(g) Two senators appointed by the president of the senate.
II. The first appointed house member shall act as chairperson of the committee.
III. The committee shall:
(a) Jointly determine the plate design with final approval by the commissioner of safety. The commissioner of safety shall establish a numbering system and method of distribution.
(b) Register the design with the secretary of state. The commissioner of safety, with the approval of the governor and council, shall have the authority to enter into contractual arrangements for the commercial use of the conservation plate design. Any royalties derived from such contracts shall be deposited into the conservation trust fund created under RSA 261:97-b.
(c) Monitor the implementation of the program through an annual evaluation of projects accomplished during the preceding year and an assessment, prior to implementation, of projects proposed for the coming year to ensure that they are in accordance with legislative intent.
(d) Oversee the appropriate signage of funded projects. Agencies receiving funds under this section shall mount signs at funded project sites indicating that the project was funded by the New Hampshire conservation number plate program. The sign requirement may be waived in the case of environmentally sensitive projects where signage could be detrimental to the success of the project.
IV. The committee shall meet at least annually, but more often if necessary. The members shall serve without compensation, except that legislative members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate. The committee chairperson shall appoint a secretary from within the committee to keep a detailed record of all proceedings.
V. Any vacant position shall be filled by the appropriate authority.
VI. All proceeds from the sale of products using the conservation number plate design by an agency authorized to receive proceeds from the trust fund created under RSA 261:97-c may be retained by such agency.
VII. It shall be the duty of legislative members of the committee to initiate appropriate legislation to ensure that the purposes and goals of the conservation number plate program are being achieved.
Source.
1998, 20:2; 363:3, eff. Aug. 25, 1998. 2017, 156:37, LVI, 38, eff. July 1, 2017. 2020, 37:26, eff. July 29, 2020.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:97-f - Report.

261:97-f Report. –
I. The members representing the department of transportation, the department of natural and cultural resources, the department of fish and game, the state conservation committee, and the department of safety shall each submit a report to the New Hampshire conservation number plate advisory committee chairperson no later than October 1 of each year. The committee chairperson shall compile the 6 reports as a unified report and submit the unified report to the governor, senate president, and the speaker of the house no later than December 31 of each year.
II. The unified report shall contain the following:
(a) A report from the department of safety indicating:
(1) The total number of conservation number plates sold during the preceding year, including the number of initial plates and the number of renewals.
(2) The gross revenue derived from the sale of conservation number plates.
(3) The amount retained by the department of safety to cover administrative costs of the program.
(4) The amount paid to the state treasurer for deposit into the New Hampshire conservation number plate fund during the preceding fiscal year.
(b) A report from each of the 5 agencies receiving proceeds under RSA 261:97-c, indicating:
(1) The amount of proceeds received under RSA 261:97-c.
(2) Total funds expended.
(3) Accomplishments achieved pursuant to RSA 261:97-c during the preceding fiscal year.
(4) An outline of the projects and programs to be conducted in the ensuing fiscal year with proceeds from the fund.
Source.
1998, 20:2; 363:3, eff. Aug. 25, 1998. 2016, 61:6, eff. July 4, 2016. 2017, 156:36, eff. July 1, 2017.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:99 - Filing of Bond.

261:99 Filing of Bond. –
Dealers shall be required to file a bond or equivalent proof of financial responsibility in accordance with this subdivision with the department.
Source.
RSA 268-A:3. 1973, 324:1. 1981, 146:1. 1987, 263:5, eff. May 20, 1987.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:100 - Amount of Bond Required.

261:100 Amount of Bond Required. –
I. Except as provided in RSA 261:101, each dealer shall be required to file annually, a bond in accordance with RSA 261:98.
(a)
under one year
$20,000
(b)
over one year, but less than 2 years
$15,000
(c)
over 2 years
$10,000
II. A separate bond shall be required for each different name under which the dealer conducts his business and for each community in which the dealer has a place of business in the amounts required in RSA 261:100, I. Past business experience, prior to January 1, 1988, shall be taken into account in determination of the amount of the bond required.
III. Any dealer which is covered by an association bond as provided in RSA 261:101 shall only be covered under one name in one community. A dealer covered under RSA 261:101 who has a place of business in more than one community shall file a separate bond as provided in this section for each separate community in which he operates.
Source.
RSA 268-A:4. 1973, 324:1. 1981, 146:1. 1987, 263:6. 1998, 202:7, eff. Aug. 17, 1998.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:101 - Dealers Association Bond.

261:101 Dealers Association Bond. –
Any automobile dealers association which is approved by the director may file a bond or equivalent proof of financial responsibility in the amount of $100,000, and under the terms and conditions acceptable to the director. Any dealer who is a member of such approved association shall be covered by such bond or other document and shall not be required to file a bond as provided in RSA 261:100. The association shall immediately notify the director of any dealer who has been covered under the association bond who ceases to be a member of the association.
Source.
RSA 268-A:5. 1973, 324:1. 1981, 146:1. 1987, 263:7, eff. May 20, 1987.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:102 - Penalty.

261:102 Penalty. –
Any dealer failing to post a bond in accordance with the provisions of this subdivision shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day of noncompliance will constitute a separate offense. The right of a dealer to issue temporary plates, in accordance with RSA 261:109, shall be revoked until the requirements of this subdivision are complied with. The director may suspend or revoke any bonded dealer appointment for dealers for whom bonds are required under RSA 261:98-101 after hearing and for just cause.
Source.
RSA 268-A:6. 1973, 324:1. 1981, 146:1. 1989, 305:7, eff. July 1, 1989.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:103-b - Unlicensed Sales Prohibited.

261:103-b Unlicensed Sales Prohibited. –
No person may sell 5 or more vehicles at retail to the general public or export 5 or more vehicles outside the United States in any consecutive 12-month period unless the person has an established place of business and a valid dealer license issued under RSA 261:103-a.
Source.
2010, 290:4, eff. Sept. 11, 2010. 2014, 278:4, eff. Sept. 26, 2014.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:104 - Registration.

261:104 Registration. –
The department may, if it is satisfied of the facts stated in such application, grant the same and issue to the applicant a certificate of registration containing such information as the director may determine. All vehicles owned by or consigned to such manufacturer or dealer shall, while so owned or consigned, be regarded as registered under such distinguishing number.
Source.
1905, 86:3. 1911, 133:4. 1917, 229:4. 1921, 119:4. 1923, 75:10. PL 100:37. RL 116:47. 1947, 177:3. RSA 260:46. 1981, 146:1; 290:1, 3, eff. Jan. 1, 1982 at 12:01 a.m.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:106 - Additional Business Locations.

261:106 Additional Business Locations. –
If a manufacturer or dealer has an established place of business or agency in more than one city or town he shall secure a separate certificate of registration for each such place of business or agency.
Source.
1923, 75:10. PL 100:38. RL 116:48. RSA 260:47. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:108 - Loaning Plates Prohibited.

261:108 Loaning Plates Prohibited. –
A manufacturer or dealer shall not loan number plates which have been assigned to him under these provisions to a subagent or to any other person.
Source.
1917, 229:4. 1921, 119:4. 1923, 75:10. PL 100:40. RL 116:50. RSA 260:49. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:109 - Temporary Plates; Courtesy Delivery.

261:109 Temporary Plates;  Courtesy Delivery. –
I. A manufacturer or dealer, except those manufacturers or dealers that may be relieved of such requirements by the director, shall, upon the sale or exchange of a vehicle, issue to such vehicle a temporary plate, and the purchaser of such vehicle may drive the same for a period not to exceed 20 consecutive days thereafter without payment of a registration fee.
II. A delivery made by a dealer registered under the provisions of this chapter of a vehicle sold by an out of state dealer to a resident of New Hampshire is defined under RSA 259 as a "courtesy delivery" having been made by the New Hampshire dealer and the New Hampshire dealer is authorized to issue temporary plates for the vehicle.
Source.
1921, 119:4. 1923, 75:10. PL 100:41. RL 116:51. 1947, 177:4. 1951, 20:4. RSA 260:50. 1977, 98:1. 1979, 453:1. 1981, 146:1. 1999, 127:1, eff. July 1, 1999.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:110 - Notice of Sale.

261:110 Notice of Sale. –
A manufacturer or dealer shall, upon attaching a set of temporary number plates to a vehicle sold or exchanged by him, immediately notify the department of said sale or exchange, giving the name and address of the purchaser, the number on the temporary plate, and such further information as the director may require.
Source.
1921, 119:4. 1923, 75:10. PL 100:42. RL 116:52. 1947, 177:5. RSA 260:51. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:111-a - Manufacturer Registrations.

261:111-a Manufacturer Registrations. –
I. Any manufacturer as defined in RSA 259:52, who constructs or assembles vehicles in this state, may make application to the department upon blanks furnished by it for that purpose, for a general distinguishing number for vehicles owned by such manufacturer.
II. The department may, if it is satisfied of the facts stated in such application, grant the same and issue to the applicant a certificate of registration containing such information as the director may determine. All vehicles owned by such manufacturer or in lawful possession of the manufacturer while in the manufacturing process shall be regarded as registered under such distinguishing number.
III. A manufacturer may have up to 12 number plates assigned to it pursuant to a registration under this section. Any vehicle displaying one of the number plates assigned and traveling on the public ways of the state shall be equipped with all equipment required under RSA 266 for that type of vehicle.
IV. All applications shall be accompanied by the payment of a license fee of $125.
Source.
2007, 230:1, eff. July 1, 2007. 2014, 280:1, eff. Sept. 26, 2014.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:112 - Application for Motorcycle and Moped Registration; Validity of Motorcycle Registration.

261:112 Application for Motorcycle and Moped Registration;  Validity of Motorcycle Registration. –
A manufacturer or a retail vehicle dealer of motorcycles or mopeds or both may indicate on the retail vehicle dealer's registration application a preference for a general distinguishing motorcycle number and plate for its vehicles. A motorcycle registration is a valid registration on any motor vehicle owned by the dealer.
Source.
RSA 260:69-a. 1957, 308:3. 1981, 146:1. 1997, 179:11, eff. June 17, 1997.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:113 - Registration for Motorcycle and Moped Dealers.

261:113 Registration for Motorcycle and Moped Dealers. –
The department may, if it is satisfied of the facts stated in such application, grant the same and issue to the applicant a certificate of registration containing the name, residence and address of such applicant and the general distinguishing number assigned and such other provisions as the director may determine.
Source.
RSA 260:69-b. 1957, 308:3. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:114 - Application for Transporter Registration.

261:114 Application for Transporter Registration. –
A transporter may make application to the department for a general distinguishing number for transporter registration, upon blanks furnished by it for that purpose. The application shall contain such information as the director may require.
Source.
RSA 260:75. 1957, 316:1. 1963, 250:1. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:115 - Transporter Plates.

261:115 Transporter Plates. –
The department may, if it is satisfied of the facts stated in the application for transporter registration, grant the same and issue to the applicant number plates and a certificate of registration containing such information as the director may require.
Source.
RSA 260:76, 78. 1957, 316:1. 1963, 250:3. 1969, 463:3. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:116 - Use of Transporter Registration.

261:116 Use of Transporter Registration. –
I. Personal use shall be prohibited.
II. Transporter registration shall be used on motor vehicles not owned by the transporter.
Source.
RSA 260:79. 1957, 316:1. 1963, 250:4. 1969, 463:4. 1981, 146:1. 1997, 179:12, eff. June 17, 1997.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:117 - Loaning of Plates Prohibited.

261:117 Loaning of Plates Prohibited. –
A transporter shall not loan number plates which have been assigned to him under these provisions to any other person.
Source.
RSA 260:80. 1957, 316:1. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:118 - Additional Business Locations.

261:118 Additional Business Locations. –
Any transporter having more than one place of business shall secure a separate certificate of registration for each place of business.
Source.
RSA 260:81. 1957, 316:1. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:119 - Application for Utility Dealer Registration.

261:119 Application for Utility Dealer Registration. –
A utility dealer may make application to the department, upon blanks prescribed and furnished by it for that purpose for a general distinguishing number for utility dealer registration. The application shall contain such information as the director may require.
Source.
RSA 260:83. 1969, 463:5. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:120 - Utility Dealer Registration.

261:120 Utility Dealer Registration. –
If the department approves the application, it shall issue to the applicant number plates and a certificate of registration containing such information as the director may require.
Source.
RSA 260:84, 86. 1969, 463:5. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:121 - Use of Utility Plates.

261:121 Use of Utility Plates. –
I. Utility registration shall be used only for moving non-motorized vehicles, modular buildings, or chassis with specialized equipment which are either owned or not owned by the utility dealer for business purposes, including but not limited to delivery, demonstration, sale, or repair.
II. A supplemental utility plate may be issued to a utility dealer for the sole purpose of allowing a customer to test drive motor vehicles taken in trade.
III. A utility plate may be used by a manufacturer or dealer of boats or boat trailers, or his or her employees or agents contracted by the manufacturer or dealer, for the transportation of boats in the ordinary course of business, which shall include the sale, demonstration, delivery, and repair of such boats.
IV. A utility plate may be used by a manufacturer or dealer of boats or boat trailers, or his or her employees or agents contracted by the manufacturer or dealer, on a boat trailer not owned or leased by the manufacturer or dealer if used for the purpose of transporting a boat or boat trailer to and from his or her place of business for repair or service.
V. A utility plate may be used by a manufacturer, dealer, or installer of manufactured housing, or his or her employees or agents contracted by the manufacturer, dealer, or installer, on a manufactured housing chassis owned or not owned by the manufacturer, dealer, or installer if used solely for the purpose of transporting manufactured housing to and from his or her place of business for sale or installation. Such chassis shall be exempt from inspection under RSA 266:1, but shall be subject to inspection by a law enforcement officer at any time when being transported on a way and shall be placed out of service by the law enforcement officer if it is found to be in an unsafe condition to be transported upon a way.
Source.
RSA 260:87. 1969, 463:5. 1981, 146:1. 1997, 179:13. 1998, 227:2. 2000, 169:1. 2009, 238:3, 4, eff. July 16, 2009.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:122 - Limitation on Use of Utility Plates.

261:122 Limitation on Use of Utility Plates. –
I. Utility plates shall not be loaned or assigned to any other person.
II. Personal use shall be prohibited.
Source.
RSA 260:89. 1969, 463:5. 1981, 146:1. 1997, 179:14, eff. June 17, 1997.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:123 - Registration and Plates.

261:123 Registration and Plates. –
Any person who has an established place of business and who is engaged in the business of buying secondhand motor vehicles for the purpose of remodeling, taking apart, or rebuilding the same, or buying or selling parts of secondhand motor vehicles, or tires, or assembling secondhand motor vehicle parts, may be granted a motor vehicle junk registration and plates upon satisfying the director that such applicant is a suitable person to hold such registration.
Source.
1927, 53:1. RL 116:54. RSA 260:53. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:124 - Application.

261:124 Application. –
The applicant for an automotive recycling registration license shall make application to the department upon blanks furnished by it for that purpose, for a general distinguishing number for his motor vehicles.
Source.
1927, 53:1. RL 116:55. RSA 260:54. 1981, 146:1. 1994, 350:2, eff. Jan. 1, 1995.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:125 - Certificate of Registration.

261:125 Certificate of Registration. –
The director may, if he is satisfied of the facts stated in such application, grant the same and issue to the applicant a certificate of registration containing such information as the director may determine. All motor vehicles owned by such automotive recycling dealer shall, while so owned, be regarded as registered under such distinguishing number.
Source.
1927, 53:1. RL 116:56. RSA 260:55. 1981, 146:1. 1994, 350:7, eff. Jan. 1, 1995.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:126 - Additional Business Locations.

261:126 Additional Business Locations. –
If such automotive recycling dealer has an established place of business or agency in more than one city or town he shall secure a separate certificate of registration for each such place of business or agency.
Source.
1927, 53:1. RL 116:57. RSA 260:56. 1981, 146:1. 1994, 350:7, eff. Jan. 1, 1995.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:127 - Number of Plates.

261:127 Number of Plates. –
The department shall, at the time of issuing a certificate to such automotive recycling dealer, furnish such person with as many sets of number plates as such person may require.
Source.
1927, 53:1. RL 116:58. RSA 260:57. 1981, 146:1. 1994, 350:3, 7, eff. Jan. 1, 1995.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:128 - Use of Junk Plates.

261:128 Use of Junk Plates. –
An automotive recycling dealer shall not loan number plates which have been assigned to him under these provisions to a subagent or to any other person.
Source.
1927, 53:1. RL 116:59. RSA 260:58. 1981, 146:1. 1994, 350:7, eff. Jan. 1, 1995.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:129 - Use of Motor Vehicles.

261:129 Use of Motor Vehicles. –
An automotive recycling dealer shall not rent or otherwise use or permit to be used motor vehicles so registered, except for demonstration purposes or service in connection with his business.
Source.
1927, 53:1. RL 116:60. RSA 260:59. 1981, 146:1. 1994, 350:7, eff. Jan. 1, 1995.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:130 - Retention of Vehicles or Parts.

261:130 Retention of Vehicles or Parts. –
All secondhand motor vehicles or parts thereof purchased or taken in exchange by any automotive recycling dealer, or left on the premises of any such dealer for the purpose of sale, exchange, or assembly shall be retained by the dealer 4 days unless he shall receive from the director or any highway enforcement officer written notice permitting the sale, exchange, or assembly of such secondhand motor vehicle or parts.
Source.
1927, 53:1. RL 116:61. RSA 260:60. 1981, 146:1. 1988, 288:6. 1994, 350:7, eff. Jan. 1, 1995.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:131 - Automotive Recycling Dealer to Keep a Record Book.

261:131 Automotive Recycling Dealer to Keep a Record Book. –
Every automotive recycling dealer shall keep a book, in such form as shall be approved by the director, in which, at the time of the purchase, sale, exchange, or receipt for the purpose of sale of any secondhand motor vehicle or parts thereof, shall be legibly written in the English language an account and description of such motor vehicle or parts, with the name and address of the seller, of the purchaser, and of the alleged owner, or other person from whom such motor vehicle or parts were purchased or received or to whom they were delivered, as the case may be. Such description, in the case of motor vehicles, shall also include the engine number, if any, the vehicle identification number, if any, and such other numbers or identification marks thereon as shall be required by the director, and shall also include a statement that a number has been obliterated, defaced or changed if such is the fact.
Source.
1927, 53:1. RL 116:62. RSA 260:61. 1981, 146:1. 1994, 350:7, eff. Jan. 1, 1995.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:132 - Premises May be Entered.

261:132 Premises May be Entered. –
The director, the chief of police of any city, the selectmen of a town, or any police officer authorized by any of said officials, any police employee of the division of state police, or a highway enforcement officer, may at any time enter upon any premises used by any automotive recycling dealer for the purpose of carrying on his business, ascertain how he conducts the same, and examine all secondhand motor vehicles or parts kept or stored in or upon the premises, and all books, papers, and inventories relating thereto.
Source.
1927, 53:1. RL 116:63. RSA 260:62. 1981, 146:1. 1988, 288:7. 1994, 350:7, eff. Jan. 1, 1995.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:133 - Revocation of Automotive Recycling Dealer.

261:133 Revocation of Automotive Recycling Dealer. –
The director may, in his discretion, revoke such automotive recycling registration for violation of any of the provisions of this subdivision or of any rule relating to such registration.
Source.
1927, 53:1. RL 116:65. RSA 260:64. 1981, 146:1. 1994, 350:4, eff. Jan. 1, 1995.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:134 - Automotive Recycling Dealer Rules.

261:134 Automotive Recycling Dealer Rules. –
The director shall have the authority to adopt rules pursuant to RSA 260:5 consistent with the provisions of this subdivision relative to the purchase, sale, or exchange of secondhand motor vehicles or parts thereof.
Source.
1927, 53:1. RL 116:64. RSA 260:63. 1981, 146:1. 1994, 350:5, eff. Jan. 1, 1995.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:135 - Penalty.

261:135 Penalty. –
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this subdivision or any rule of the director made hereunder shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person.
Source.
1927, 53:1. RL 116:66. RSA 260:65. 1973, 528:135. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:136 - Application for Repairer Registration.

261:136 Application for Repairer Registration. –
A repairer may make application to the department, upon blanks furnished by it for that purpose, for a general distinguishing number and for a supplemental repair plate.
Source.
1935, 73:4. RL 116:67. RSA 260:66. 1981, 146:1. 1998, 227:3, eff. Aug. 23, 1998.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:136-a - Use of Repairer Registration.

261:136-a Use of Repairer Registration. –
I. A repairer may use a repairer registration on unregistered vehicles not owned by the repairer and temporarily in the repairer's custody for transport to or from the repair facility for the purposes of repair, adjustment, reconditioning, or to install after market equipment.
II. The repairer may use a repair plate on tow trucks or service vehicles, provided the vehicle is clearly marked not for hire.
III. The repairer may use a supplemental repair plate on vehicles owned by the repairer and offered for sale for the sole purpose of allowing a customer to test drive the vehicle.
IV. A repairer shall not make personal use of the repair plate or the supplemental repair plate.
Source.
1998, 227:4, eff. Aug. 23, 1998.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:137 - Number of Plates.

261:137 Number of Plates. –
The department shall furnish a repairer one set of number plates, and in its discretion may issue additional sets.
Source.
1935, 73:4. RL 116:68. RSA 260:67. 1957, 310:2. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:138 - Use of Repair Plates.

261:138 Use of Repair Plates. –
A repairer shall not loan number plates which have been assigned to him under the provisions hereof. He shall not loan or rent a motor vehicle to which such number plates have been attached, except for service directly connected with his repair business.
Source.
1935, 73:4. RL 116:69. RSA 260:68. 1957, 310:3. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:139 - Use of Cars.

261:139 Use of Cars. –
A repairer shall not drive motor vehicles, nor permit the same to be driven, under a repairer's registration number except as specifically permitted under the provisions of RSA 261:137 to 139, inclusive.
Source.
1935, 73:4. RL 116:70. RSA 260:69. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:140 - Repealed by 1981, 538:11, XIII, eff. Jan. 1, 1982 at 12:02 a.m.

261:140 Repealed by 1981, 538:11, XIII, eff. Jan. 1, 1982 at 12:02 a.m. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:140-a - Auto Wholesale Dealer Registration and Plates.

261:140-a Auto Wholesale Dealer Registration and Plates. –
I. Any auto wholesale dealer as defined in RSA 259:5-a, who has an established place of business which meets the signage requirements under paragraph II and is licensed pursuant to RSA 261:103-a, may make application on blanks furnished by the director for a general distinguishing number for use on vehicles owned by the auto wholesale dealer. If the director is satisfied that such applicant is a suitable person, such applicant shall be issued a general distinguishing number and a certificate of registration for an auto wholesale dealer.
II. An established place of business shall clearly and conspicuously display the business name of the dealer in letters no less than 10 inches in height, unless prohibited by local zoning. Such business signage shall be clearly visible from a traveling vehicle on the adjacent public way, unless an obstruction exists which cannot be remedied.
Source.
1986, 66:1. 1997, 179:16, eff. Jan. 1, 1998.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:140-b - Use of Auto Wholesale Dealer Registration.

261:140-b Use of Auto Wholesale Dealer Registration. –
I. Auto wholesale dealer vehicle registration shall be used for motor vehicle business purposes only, on vehicles owned by the auto wholesale dealer which are being transported to the auto wholesale dealer's place of business, to another location for mechanical service, or to a wholesale or retail dealer. Such registration shall not be used for the retail demonstration of any vehicles.
II. Personal use of auto wholesale dealer vehicle registration shall be prohibited.
III. Vehicles owned by the auto wholesale dealer which are designed for and engaged in day to day business activities, including but not limited to the transportation of freight or merchandise, such as wreckers, service trucks, and auto parts delivery trucks, shall not be so registered.
IV. The auto wholesale dealer shall not loan auto wholesale dealer number plates to any other person.
Source.
1986, 66:1. 1997, 179:17, eff. June 17, 1997.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:140-c - Repealed by 1997, 179:21, III, eff. June 17, 1997.

261:140-c Repealed by 1997, 179:21, III, eff. June 17, 1997. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:140-d - Additional Business Locations.

261:140-d Additional Business Locations. –
If a wholesale dealer has an established place of business or agency in more than one city or town he shall secure a separate certificate of registration for each such place of business or agency.
Source.
1986, 66:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1987.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:141-a - Repealed by 1985, 261:12, II, eff. Oct. 1, 1985.

261:141-a Repealed by 1985, 261:12, II, eff. Oct. 1, 1985. –
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:141-b - Processing Fee to be Collected.

261:141-b Processing Fee to be Collected. –
The department shall collect an additional $5 fee for each registration processed by electronic means.
Source.
2004, 209:4, eff. June 11, 2004.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:141-c - Electric Vehicle Registration Fee to be Collected.

261:141-c Electric Vehicle Registration Fee to be Collected. –
I. Battery electric vehicles, as defined in RSA 236:132, I, shall be assessed a surcharge of $100 on annual registration, and plug-in hybrid vehicles, as defined in RSA 236:132, V shall be assessed a surcharged of $50, to be deposited in the highway fund. The department of safety, division of motor vehicles shall determine necessary procedures for determining vehicles subject to this surcharge.
II. The division of motor vehicles and the department of transportation shall report annually on or before January 1 of each year to the New Hampshire transportation council, speaker, president, and chairs of house and senate transportation committees on the surcharge revenue.
Source.
2023, 79:475, eff. July 1, 2023.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:142 - Weight in Computation of Fees.

261:142 Weight in Computation of Fees. –
In the computation of fees, gross weight shall be the actual weight of said vehicle in pounds plus the manufacturer's rated load capacity in the case of freight or merchandise vehicles, and, in the case of passenger vehicles, shall be the actual weight of said vehicle plus the sum of the adult seating capacity multiplied by 150 pounds. The next larger 100 pounds shall be used in computing fees.
Source.
1921, 119:25. PL 102:3. RL 118:3. RSA 262:5. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:143 - Classification Determined by Director.

261:143 Classification Determined by Director. –
The director shall have authority in disputed cases to determine the classification in which any vehicle belongs and the amount of the fee which shall be paid therefor.
Source.
1921, 119:25. PL 102:5. RL 118:6. RSA 262:8. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:144 - Fees for Carrying Added Load.

261:144 Fees for Carrying Added Load. –
Any person desiring to carry a greater load than that given under the manufacturer's rating shall so declare at the time of registration, and in such case the department shall base the fees upon the weight given by the owner.
Source.
1921, 119:25. PL 102:6. RL 118:7. RSA 262:9. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:145 - Exemption for Publicly Owned Vehicles.

261:145 Exemption for Publicly Owned Vehicles. –
Vehicles owned or operated by the state, or by any county, city, town, or school district, or by any volunteer fire department, or by any public or private educational institution used for the purpose of student driver training, shall be exempt from registration fees but shall be registered as any other vehicles are.
Source.
1917, 229:7. 1921, 119:25. PL 102:10. RL 118:1. 1947, 84:1. 1953, 252:4. RSA 262:13. 1978, 14:1. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:146 - Exemption for Emergency Vehicles.

261:146 Exemption for Emergency Vehicles. –
Vehicles owned and driven by non-profit organizations and used exclusively without charge for emergency purposes shall be exempt from registration fees but shall be registered as any other vehicles are.
Source.
RSA 262:13-a. 1961, 252:1. 1981, 146:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.
2023 New Hampshire Revised Statutes › Title XXI - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 261 - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Section 261:147 - Manufacturing Fee, Number Plates.

261:147 Manufacturing Fee, Number Plates. –
For each number plate issued, the department shall charge, in addition to any other fee required herein, a manufacturing fee of $4.00 per plate to be collected and disposed of as provided in RSA 228:25.
Source.
RSA 229:6-d. 1977, 600:33. 1981, 146:1. 1990, 79:4. 1997, 186:3. 2002, 165:7, eff. July 1, 2002.