How do I transfer my license plates from my old car to my new car?

You will need to provide us with the current/unexpired registration for the old vehicle, and the paperwork from the dealer/seller on the new vehicle. The registration must be an original, not a photocopy.

Plates can only be transferred if the first owner on the old vehicle matches the first owner on the new vehicle, even if your leasing company has changed.  


Per RSA 261:148, we are required to see a government issued photo ID for anyone coming in to register a vehicle, regardless if the vehicle is under your name or not. 

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1. I have just moved to Bedford from out of state. What do I need to register my cars?
2. I just moved to Bedford from another town in New Hampshire, do I need to change my address on my registration and drivers license?
3. If I move out of state prior to the expiration of my registration do I receive a refund for the unused portion?
4. I just bought a new car, what do I need to bring with me to register it?
5. How do I transfer my license plates from my old car to my new car?
6. Vehicles Registered Under a Company Name
7. How do I know if the title has been assigned to me correctly?
8. What do I need to renew a registration?
9. Can I renew a boat for someone else?
10. Can I get any plate type at the town offices?
11. What type of payment does the Town of Bedford accept?
12. How soon can I renew a registration?
13. What do I need to obtain a New Hampshire drivers license?