Vehicle Registration Flashcards

What is the penalty for operating an unregistered vehicle on NH public roads?

Answer: A fine and possible vehicle impoundment

Driving an unregistered vehicle in NH can result in fines and the vehicle may be impounded.

In New Hampshire, where must registration plates be displayed on a passenger vehicle?

Answer: On the rear of the vehicle only

NH requires only one plate displayed on the rear of passenger vehicles.

A newly purchased used vehicle in NH — when must you have it registered before driving on public roads?

Answer: It must be registered before or at the time of purchase transfer

In NH, a vehicle must be properly registered before operating it on public roads after purchase.

Which of the following vehicles is generally EXEMPT from NH registration requirements?

Answer: Farm vehicles used exclusively on agricultural land

Farm vehicles operated exclusively on agricultural land and not on public roads are generally exempt from registration.

NH registration stickers (decals) must be placed on the vehicle where?

Answer: On the rear license plate as directed by the clerk

NH registration decals are affixed to the rear license plate in the designated area.

If you sell your vehicle in New Hampshire, what happens to the license plates?

Answer: The seller keeps the plates and can transfer them to another vehicle

In NH, license plates belong to the owner, not the vehicle, so the seller retains them after a sale.

What additional fee is included in NH vehicle registration for road maintenance purposes?

Answer: Road Toll (RETT) surcharge

New Hampshire collects a Road Toll (also called RETT or road use surcharge) as part of vehicle registration fees.