# N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:1: 261:1 When Certificate Required

> New Hampshire · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXI_C261_S1

## Section

- **Citation:** N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:1
- **Heading:** 261:1 When Certificate Required
- **Jurisdiction:** New Hampshire
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NH Code / Title XXI / Chapter 261 / Section 1

## Text

Except as provided in RSA 261:3, the provisions of this chapter shall apply to all motor vehicles when a change of registration is required under the provisions of this chapter by reason of a sale for consideration. The department shall not require an application for a certificate of title upon the renewal of the registration, if required, of a vehicle. The department shall note on the face of the registration, if required, of each vehicle for which a certificate of title has been issued a statement to that effect.

## Nearby sections

- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:1 261:1 When Certificate Required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXI_C261_S1.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:2 261:2 Final Date.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXI_C261_S2.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:2-a 261:2-a Registration of Certain Title Exempted Vehicles.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXI_C261_S2-a.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:3 261:3 Exempted Vehicles.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXI_C261_S3.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:4 261:4 Application for Certificate.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXI_C261_S4.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:4-a 261:4-a Antique Motor Vehicle; Certificate of Title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXI_C261_S4-a.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:5 261:5 Implement of Husbandry or Special Mobile Equipment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXI_C261_S5.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:6 261:6 Department to Check Vehicle Identification Number.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXI_C261_S6.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:7 261:7 Issuance of Certificate; Records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXI_C261_S7.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:8 261:8 Information in Certificate.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXI_C261_S8.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:9 261:9 Delivery of Certificate.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXI_C261_S9.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:10 261:10 Withholding of Certificate; Bond Requirement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXI_C261_S10.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:11 261:11 Refusal of Certificate.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXI_C261_S11.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:12 261:12 Duplicate Certificate.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXI_C261_S12.md)

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