State guide
New Hampshire
New Hampshire does not appear to require a routine VIN verification for every out-of-state titled vehicle transfer, but it does use VIN verification and inspection in several title and anti-theft situations. The DMV title handbook and salvage program materials publish separate processes for TDMV 19A VIN verification, reconstructed vehicles with DSMV 547, and salvage inspections scheduled through the Title Bureau.
Checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Rules and links change; confirm with the office listed before you act.
- When a VIN verification is required
- New Hampshire requires VIN verification when a prior New Hampshire or out-of-state title is not furnished, and it uses inspection for rebuilt salvage vehicles, reconstructed vehicles, and homemade or other trailers with no VIN; the handbook does not show a routine VIN verification requirement for every normal out-of-state titled transfer with title in hand.
- Who can do it
- TDMV 19A may be completed by a New Hampshire law enforcement officer, an authorized New Hampshire licensed auto dealer, an authorized New Hampshire inspection station, or an authorized agent of the director; reconstructed and some no-VIN trailer examinations are handled by New Hampshire State Police officers or other persons designated by the DMV director; rebuilt salvage examinations are done through the DMV salvage inspection program.
- Official form
- Verification of Vehicle Identification (TDMV 19A); DSMV 547 for NH-issued VIN/examination in reconstructed and some no-VIN trailer cases
- Fee
- $50.00 salvage inspection appointment fee; $30.00 fee for NH VIN issuance on trailers 3,001 pounds or more with no VIN
- Official instructions
- Official page →
Official resources in New Hampshire
Primary DMV title manual covering out-of-state titles, VIN verification when title proof is missing, reconstructed vehicles, homemade trailers, and salvage examinations.
Administrative rule source stating that TDMV 19A is required when a previous New Hampshire or out-of-state title is not furnished.
Local government-hosted copy of the official TDMV 19A form showing who may complete the VIN verification.
Official schedule of salvage inspection locations, appointment instructions, required paperwork, and the published appointment fee.
Explains the rebuilt-title inspection program for salvage vehicles and the repair standards checked during inspection.
Key facts for New Hampshire
- New Hampshire rules require TDMV 19A when a previous New Hampshire or out-of-state title is not furnished.
- TDMV 19A may be completed only by a New Hampshire law enforcement officer, authorized New Hampshire licensed auto dealer, authorized New Hampshire inspection station, or an authorized agent of the director.
- The title handbook says a reconstructed vehicle must be inspected by a New Hampshire State Police officer or other person designated by the DMV director, with DSMV 547 used for the New Hampshire-issued VIN if applicable.
- For homemade trailers under 3,001 pounds with no VIN, TDMV 19A is used so an NHTR VIN may be issued for registration.
- For trailers 3,001 pounds or more with no VIN, a New Hampshire State Police officer inspects the trailer and issues an NH VIN on DSMV 547 for a published $30.00 fee.
- The salvage inspection locations sheet says a $50.00 fee is collected over the phone when making a salvage inspection appointment.
Official VIN inspection locations in New Hampshire
| Location | city | phone | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| NH Division of Motor Vehicles Salvage Inspection Program - Concord Merrimack | Concord | Not published* | Salvage inspections at NH Division of Motor Vehicles, Stephen E. Merrill Building, 23 Hazen Dr., on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 8:00am to 12:00pm; appointment required. |
| Division of Motor Vehicles Substation - Dover Point Strafford | Dover Point | Not published* | Salvage inspections Mondays only at Boston Harbor Rd. (off Spaulding Tpk), Dover, NH, from 8:00am to 12:00pm; appointment required. |
| DMV - Keene Cheshire | Keene | Not published* | Salvage inspections 4th Friday of the month at 149 Emerad Street, Suites A-1 and A-2, from 8:00am to 12:00pm; appointment required. |
| Substation - Manchester Commons Hillsborough | Manchester | Not published* | Salvage inspections Wednesdays only at 377 S. Willow St., back parking lot, from 8:00am to 12:00pm; appointment required. |
| DMV - Nashua Hillsborough | Nashua | Not published* | Salvage inspections Mondays only at 110 Broad St., Nashua, NH 03064, from 8:00am to 12:00pm; appointment required. |
| DMV Substation / State Police Troop E - Tamworth Carroll | Tamworth | Not published* | Salvage inspections 2nd Friday of the month at Rt. 16, Tamworth, NH, from 8:00am to 10:00am; appointment required. |
| DMV Substation / State Police Troop F - Twin Mountain Coos | Twin Mountain | Not published* | Salvage inspections 3rd Monday of the month at Route 302, Twin Mountain, NH, from 8:00am to 10:00am; appointment required. |
| New Hampshire Title Bureau Merrimack | Concord | Not published* | DMV says to contact the Title Bureau to schedule a salvage inspection; the schedule sheet says the $50.00 fee is collected over the phone. |
* Not published: the official page doesn't list it. Call the office to confirm before you rely on it.
What to do next
- If you do not have a prior title document, get TDMV 19A completed by one of the specifically authorized New Hampshire signers before going to the clerk or DMV.
- For rebuilt salvage, call the Title Bureau first and have DSMV 545A in hand because the DMV says it is needed to schedule the appointment.
- If your homemade trailer has no VIN, check the weight threshold carefully because the handbook uses different paths for under 3,001 pounds and 3,001 pounds or more.
Not seeing your location or county?
Not every location publishes its rules online. Try these, in order:
- General Start with the statewide information above.
- Closest verified Nearest places where we have verified local data outside this state (distance from New Hampshire's population center, for comparison only):
- Haverhill Salvage Inspection Site, Massachusetts · about 36 miles
- Revere Salvage Inspection Site, Massachusetts · about 60 miles
- Bridgewater Salvage Inspection Site, Massachusetts · about 64 miles
- Call to confirm Ask the official office.New Hampshire DMV Title Handbook
Website →Phone not shown: use the contact page on the official website above.Your city or county office: Local governments →Not sure who handles it locally? USAGov's free help line, 1-844-872-4681, or the New Hampshire page on USA.gov can point you to the right office. - Know the current info? Tell us with a link to the official page.