How New Hampshire taxes car purchases
- State vehicle tax rate
- None
- Trade-in lowers the tax
- Not applicable
- Tax cap
- None
- Source
- Official source, checked 2026-10-05
These are the rules for a new car bought from a dealer. Used-car and private-sale rules can differ. How we check this data.
New Hampshire doesn't charge a state sales tax when you buy a car. No sales tax. Title and registration fees still apply.
What to know in New Hampshire
New Hampshire has no general sales tax, so a car bought here carries no sales tax. You still pay title and registration fees, and part of the registration is a local permit fee paid to your city or town.
If you live in a neighboring state and buy here, expect to pay your home state's tax when you register the car there. For New Hampshire residents, the calculator's tax field can stay at zero. Put the title and registration costs in the fees field instead.
Example: a car loan in New Hampshire
A $35,000 car with $5,000 down, $1,500 in fees, and a 60-month loan at 6.5% APR (no state sales tax):
- Monthly payment: $616.33
- Amount financed: $31,500
- Total interest: $5,480
- Total cost of the car: $41,980
Change any number in the calculator above to see your own figures.
Rebates and fees
The calculator charges tax on the price before any manufacturer rebate. Ask the dealer how New Hampshire treats your specific rebate. Title, registration and dealer documentation fees vary, so ask for an itemized out-the-door price and put the fee total in the calculator.
Other states
States with similar vehicle tax rates: