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New Hampshire Car Sales Tax Calculator

New Hampshire is one of the few states with no sales tax, so a vehicle purchase itself is not taxed. What replaces it is an annual town permit fee based on the vehicle's original MSRP, paid every year you own the car, not just once at purchase. Enter your numbers to see the estimate.

Last reviewed: September 25, 2026Reviewed by Michael Steve

Calculate Your New Hampshire Car Sales Tax

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There is no state sales tax for a dealer fee to be added to.

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Taxable amount
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Registration fee
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How this estimate was calculated

    Estimates are for informational purposes only. Actual taxes and fees may vary based on your location, vehicle, transaction and current state rules.

    Estimated New Hampshire Car Sales Tax

    No sales tax0%
    Local taxNone on vehicles
    Trade-inLowers taxable price
    Dealer feeNot taxed (New Hampshire has no sales tax)

    Buying a car in New Hampshire skips a purchase tax entirely: the state is one of only five with no general sales tax, so the 0% rate shown above comes to $0.00 even on a $25,000 vehicle.

    In its place, every New Hampshire town charges its own annual motor vehicle permit fee, based on the vehicle's original MSRP rather than what you paid, and it declines each year as the vehicle ages.

    A trade-in has nothing to reduce here, since there's no purchase-price tax to begin with, but a dealer credit toward the new vehicle still lowers the amount you'd need to finance.

    New Hampshire Car Title and Registration Fees

    New Hampshire's title fee is $35. The state registration fee is weight-based, from $37.56 a year for a vehicle up to 3,000 lbs to $104.52 for one up to 8,000 lbs, plus an $8 fee the first time you order plates. Your town separately adds its own annual permit fee tied to the vehicle's MSRP.

    FeeAmountNotes
    Title feeTitle$35.00The standard title fee.
    State registration feeRegistrationVariesWeight-based: $37.56 (up to 3,000 lbs), $52.56 (3,001–4,000 lbs), $66.96 (4,001–5,000 lbs), $81.72 (5,001–6,000 lbs), or $104.52 (6,001–8,000 lbs), plus an $8 fee the first time you order plates. Your town separately charges an annual permit fee tied to the vehicle's MSRP. Enter your amount under Advanced options.
    Dealer documentation feeSet by the dealerVariesNew Hampshire has no general sales tax, so a dealer documentation fee is not taxed at the state level.

    How New Hampshire Car Sales Tax Is Calculated

    1. Start with the purchase price. New Hampshire has no sales tax, so no percentage is applied here.
    2. Subtract your trade-in allowance if a dealer credits it toward the price you finance.
    3. Add the $35 title fee and your weight-based state registration fee ($37.56 to $104.52).
    4. Add your town's annual permit fee, based on the vehicle's original MSRP, to reach your out-the-door price.

    The town permit fee is an annual charge, not a one-time purchase tax: it is billed every year you own the vehicle, based on its original MSRP, and steps down as the vehicle ages.

    Because the annual town permit fee is based on MSRP and declines with the vehicle's age, it's worth asking your town clerk for the current schedule before you budget. Check the New Hampshire DMV for the state's own weight-based fee. Read how a trade-in affects sales tax to see how a no-sales-tax state like New Hampshire compares with others.

    Example New Hampshire Car Sales Tax Calculation

    New Hampshire has no sales tax, so the trade-in here only affects the amount financed, not any tax owed.

    Vehicle price$25,000.00
    Trade-in−$5,000.00
    Taxable amount$20,000.00
    No sales tax (0%)$0.00
    Title fee$35.00
    Registration feeNot included
    Estimated total$20,035.00

    This is an illustration, not a quote.

    Frequently Asked Questions About New Hampshire Car Sales Tax

    Does New Hampshire charge sales tax on a car?

    No. New Hampshire is one of the few states with no general sales tax, and that applies to vehicles too.

    What is New Hampshire's town permit fee?

    It is an annual fee your town charges to register the vehicle, based on its original MSRP rather than the price you paid, and it declines as the vehicle ages. It is separate from the state's own weight-based registration fee.

    Does a trade-in matter if there's no sales tax?

    It won't lower any state tax, since there isn't one, but a dealer trade-in credit can still reduce the amount you finance.

    How much is vehicle registration in New Hampshire?

    The state fee is weight-based, from $37.56 to $104.52 a year, plus an $8 fee the first time you order plates. Your town separately adds its own annual MSRP-based permit fee.

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