Boat Title in NH ?

bigdog · 03-25-2012, 07:04 AM

Can someone from Forum tell me if the state of NH has boat Titles?

If so, do I need to present a boat Title in order to register a boat,
Or will a Bill Of Sale, be proof of ownership?

I know there is a DMV/RMV form which is available, which describes boat, VIN#, etc., which can be used, and filled out by local police dept. to confirm VIN#. Is this same form used to obtain a new Title?

First time buying a boat in N.H., so uncertain about such regulations.

Thanks for your feedback, much appreciated !

BD

Ironfish · 03-25-2012, 07:36 AM

NH does not title boats. All you need to register your boat in NH is proof of ownership. A Bill of Sale is adequate proof. There is no specific Bill of Sale form that is required. At a minimum, I would suggest that the Bill of Sale reference the hull ID#. A registration form (RDMV 110), showing the required information, can be found here:

http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/dmv/forms.html

A boat trailer DOES require a title. Information applicable to trailer titling/registration can be found at the same website listed above.

Kamper · 03-25-2012, 02:14 PM

I believe you also need the previous registration slip signed over to you. So the current/most recent registration doubles as a title.

03-25-2012, 07:04 AM	#1
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,411 Thanks: 308 Thanked 117 Times in 94 Posts	Boat Title in NH ? Can someone from Forum tell me if the state of NH has boat Titles? If so, do I need to present a boat Title in order to register a boat, Or will a Bill Of Sale, be proof of ownership? I know there is a DMV/RMV form which is available, which describes boat, VIN#, etc., which can be used, and filled out by local police dept. to confirm VIN#. Is this same form used to obtain a new Title? First time buying a boat in N.H., so uncertain about such regulations. Thanks for your feedback, much appreciated ! BD

03-25-2012, 07:36 AM	#2
Ironfish Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 24 Thanks: 1 Thanked 32 Times in 8 Posts	NH does not title boats. All you need to register your boat in NH is proof of ownership. A Bill of Sale is adequate proof. There is no specific Bill of Sale form that is required. At a minimum, I would suggest that the Bill of Sale reference the hull ID#. A registration form (RDMV 110), showing the required information, can be found here: http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/dmv/forms.html A boat trailer DOES require a title. Information applicable to trailer titling/registration can be found at the same website listed above.

03-25-2012, 02:14 PM	#3
Kamper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thornton's Ferry Posts: 1,296 Thanks: 67 Thanked 166 Times in 126 Posts	I believe you also need the previous registration slip signed over to you. So the current/most recent registration doubles as a title.