City of Laconia City Clerk's Office
Vehicle Registration - Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need to renew my registration?
Per RSA 261-148, you are required to bring a current registration for that vehicle or the renewal notice mailed from this office.
What do I need to process a new registration?
If you have purchased the vehicle from a Licensed NH Auto Dealer and the vehicle is a model year 1994 or newer, you will need a Title Application (blue). If the vehicle was purchased through a private sale and is a model year 1994 or newer, you will need to bring in the title signed over to you, as well as a bill of sale. If you plan to use plates from a previous vehicle you must bring in the original registration from the previous vehicle. For all vehicles older than a 1994 you will need a properly executed TDMV-19A or a copy of a previous NH registration.
What methods of payment do you accept?
At this time, we accept cash and checks only. If you are paying by check, you will need to bring one check, payable to the City Of Laconia. We will not accept "pre-signed" checks. The person filling in the dollar amount must be the signer of the checks.
Can someone else complete my registration for me?
If you cannot come in personally, please send a note with the person who will be completing the registration. However, we cannot make any changes to a registration if you do not appear in person. That person will be required to present a photo I.D.
Can I get initial plates in Laconia?
Initial plates may be purchased at out office for an additional fee of $40.00 per registration year. We also offer Conservation & Habitat plates. Please contact our office for additional information on the different plates we offer.
I lost my plates, decals or registration. What do I do?
A replacement can be issued from our office at an additional charge for the State of NH.
Plates: $4.00 per plate
Decals: $1.00
Registration: $15.00
*There is an additional fee for the City of Laconia of $3.00 per transaction for replacements.*