Signing Your New Hampshire Vehicle Title
New Hampshire keeps title signing straightforward, but accuracy is critical. Use a blue or black ink pen only and sign your name exactly as it appears on the title. Any mistakes can void the title and require a duplicate before selling.
What Will Void a New Hampshire Title
- Signing in the wrong section
- Name not matching the name printed on the title
- Cross-outs, erasing, or writing over mistakes
- Using white-out or correction fluid
- Rips, tears, or damaged titles
- Using pencil or marker instead of ink
If any of these issues occur, the New Hampshire DMV will require a duplicate title before the vehicle can be sold.
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Where to Sign a New Hampshire Title
Flip the title over and sign on the back of the title where it is labeled “Seller’s Signature”.
Print your name where it states “Hand Print Name”.
Do not sign anywhere else unless specifically instructed by the New Hampshire DMV.
Vehicles with Multiple Owners
If more than one owner appears on the New Hampshire title, signature requirements depend on how the names are listed:
- Owner 1 OR Owner 2 – Only one owner must sign
- Owner 1 AND/OR Owner 2 – Both owners must sign (unless one is deceased)
- Owner 1 AND Owner 2 – Both owners must sign
- No conjunction listed – Both owners must sign
Titles Showing a Lienholder
If a lienholder is listed on the title, the lien must be released before ownership can be transferred.
- Lien release noted directly on the title
- Or a separate lien release letter from the lender
Without a lien release, the DMV will not process the title transfer.
Replacing a Lost or Damaged New Hampshire Title
If your New Hampshire title is lost, stolen, damaged, or voided, you must obtain a duplicate title before selling the vehicle.
- Duplicate titles can be requested online, by mail, or in person
- All owners listed on the title must sign the application
- Fees apply based on DMV requirements
Official instructions and forms are available through the New Hampshire DMV:
https://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/dmv/title/apply/duplicate.htm
After Selling Your Vehicle in New Hampshire
Once the sale is complete, remove your license plates before releasing the vehicle.
New Hampshire plates stay with the seller and may be transferred or returned according to DMV instructions.
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