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Use this bill of sale when selling a rv 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 rv makes in private-party sales are Winnebago, Thor, Forest River, Coachmen, Jayco. Average private-party rv prices range from $15,000–$150,000. Rvs average 4.2 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Electrical, Propane/LP Gas System, Tires.
Before completing a rv bill of sale in New Hampshire, verify these safety items:
Full-timer RV insurance differs from recreational-use coverage. Average $1,000–$3,000/year depending on class. RVs depreciate 40–50% in the first 5 years. Class B vans and Airstream trailers retain value best. Peak season for private rv sales is late winter to early spring (january–march) before camping season, with an average of 60 days on market.
RVs are classified as "Recreational vehicle (some states register as motorhome, others as special-purpose)" for registration purposes. Class A motorhomes (26,000+ lbs) may require a non-commercial Class B license in some states. Class C and B motorhomes under 26,000 lbs require a standard license. Federal odometer disclosure is required for rvs under 20 years old.
Portsmouth residents completing a rv 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 rv makes in New Hampshire include Winnebago, Thor, Forest River.
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.