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Use this bill of sale when selling a motorcycle in Manchester, New Hampshire. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
NH DMV – Manchester Substation
Address
23 Center St, Manchester, NH 03101
Phone
(603) 227-4000
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$25.00
Sales Tax Rate
0.00%
Base Registration Fee
$31.20
New Hampshire has no sales tax. No tax on private vehicle purchases.
New Hampshire does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
County Clerk / Recorder
Manchester City Clerk
Phone
(603) 624-6455
The most common motorcycle makes in private-party sales are Harley-Davidson, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki. Average private-party motorcycle prices range from $2,000–$20,000. Motorcycles average 2.4 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Fuel System, Electrical, Brakes.
Before completing a motorcycle bill of sale in New Hampshire, verify these safety items:
Motorcycle insurance averages $700–$1,500/year for full coverage. Sport bikes cost significantly more to insure than cruisers. Motorcycles depreciate 35–50% in the first 3 years. Harley-Davidson and BMW models hold value best. Peak season for private motorcycle sales is late winter to early spring (february–april) as riding season approaches, with an average of 30 days on market.
Motorcycles are classified as "Motorcycle" for registration purposes. No weight-based exemption for motorcycles. All motorcycles under 20 years old require federal odometer disclosure. Federal odometer disclosure is required for motorcycles under 20 years old.
Manchester residents completing a motorcycle bill of sale should be aware of local requirements in addition to New Hampshire state rules. The state sales tax rate is 0%, no sales tax; municipal vehicle registration permit fees apply. The most popular motorcycle makes in New Hampshire include Harley-Davidson, Honda, Yamaha.
BillOfSaleNow has generated 342 bill of sale documents for New Hampshire transactions, with 9 generated this month alone. The most popular vehicle type is car.
45% faster sale
Vehicles whose listings include a history report spend ~45% less time on site before selling, and report-viewers are 5x more likely to become a lead.
Source: Experian / AutoCheck
$4,000 avg loss
NHTSA estimates 450,000+ vehicles per year are sold with rolled-back odometers — the average victim loses about $4,000 in downstream repair costs.
Source: NHTSA
17.5M private sales/yr
About 17.5 million private-party vehicle transactions happen in the U.S. each year — roughly 47% of the used market.
Source: Cox Automotive 2024
1 in 3 buyers
Roughly 1 in 3 used-car buyers say they suspect private sellers are hiding mechanical problems — documentation closes that trust gap.
Source: JW Surety Bonds (n=3,000)
Manchester is in Hillsborough County. Title transfers are handled by the NH DMV – Manchester Substation at 23 Center St, Manchester, NH 03101. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: (603) 227-4000.
The combined rate is 0.00%. New Hampshire has no sales tax. No tax on private vehicle purchases..
No. New Hampshire does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
Title transfer fee: $25.00. Base registration fee: $31.20. Sales tax at 0.00% is collected at the time of title transfer.