New Hampshire

Conversion Process

Get salvage certificate ($10). Repair vehicle. Call Title Bureau to schedule salvage inspection appointment ($60). Pass salvage inspection and get DSMV 547 report. Salvage decal permanently attached. Then pass separate safety inspection within 10 days of registration.

Inspection Requirements

Type: both

Agency: NH DMV Title Bureau + safety inspection station

$60 salvage inspection fee (Visa/MC only for scheduling). Verifies VIN and that insurance-listed damage has been repaired. Salvage decal permanently attached. Separate safety inspection required within 10 days of registration.

Out-of-State Titles

Accepts out-of-state salvage: Yes

Accepts non-repairable: No

Accepts out-of-state salvage. NH inspection required.

Title Branding

Title reads: REBUILT VEHICLE

Issues parts-only: No

Issues certificate of destruction: Yes

Non-repairable label: Non-Repairable

Resale Impact

Small market but no sales tax attracts buyers from neighboring states.

Fees

Salvage title fee: $10

Rebuilt title fee: $25

Special Restrictions

• • No sales tax in NH (advantage for buying vehicles)
• • Credit card only for scheduling ($60 fee)
• • Separate safety inspection within 10 days of registration
• • Permanent salvage decal attached to vehicle