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Use this bill of sale when selling a moped in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
Create a compliant bill of sale and download the signed PDF immediately.
DMV / Title Office
Town Clerk/Tax Collector – Portsmouth
Address
Visit https://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/dmv for the nearest Portsmouth, NH office
Phone
See state DMV website for local office phone numbers
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$25.00
Sales Tax Rate
No state sales tax
Base Registration Fee
$8.00
No sales tax; municipal vehicle registration permit fees apply
New Hampshire requires notarization of the bill of sale or title assignment for vehicle transfers. Visit a local notary public before submitting documents.
County Clerk / Recorder
Portsmouth Town Clerk
Phone
See county website for contact information
The most common moped makes in private-party sales are Vespa, Honda, Genuine Scooters, Yamaha, Kymco. Average private-party moped prices range from $500–$3,000. Mopeds average 1.1 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Fuel System, Electrical, Brakes.
Before completing a moped bill of sale in New Hampshire, verify these safety items:
Moped insurance is minimal — $75–$200/year in most states. Some states do not require insurance for mopeds. Mopeds hold value poorly — expect 50–60% loss in 3 years. Vespa brand is the exception, retaining 40–50% more than average. Peak season for private moped sales is spring and early summer for commuter demand, with an average of 20 days on market.
Mopeds are classified as "Moped (separate from motorcycle in most states — often no motorcycle license required)" for registration purposes. Mopeds must be under 50cc engine displacement and limited to 30 mph to qualify for moped classification. Exceeding either limit reclassifies as a motorcycle. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to mopeds.
Portsmouth residents completing a moped 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 moped makes in New Hampshire include Vespa, Honda, Genuine Scooters.
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)
Portsmouth is in Portsmouth County. Title transfers are handled by the Town Clerk/Tax Collector – Portsmouth at Visit https://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/dmv for the nearest Portsmouth, NH office. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: See state DMV website for local office phone numbers.
The combined rate is No state sales tax. No sales tax; municipal vehicle registration permit fees apply.
Yes. New Hampshire requires notarization of the bill of sale or title assignment for vehicle transfers. Visit a local notary public before submitting documents.
Title transfer fee: $25.00. Base registration fee: $8.00. Sales tax at No state sales tax is collected at the time of title transfer.