# N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:8: 261:8 Information in Certificate

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXI_C261_S8

## Section

- **Citation:** N.H. Rev. Stat. § 261:8
- **Heading:** 261:8 Information in Certificate
- **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 8

## Text

I. Each certificate of title issued by the department shall contain: (a) The date issued; (b) The name and address of the owner; (c) The names and addresses of any lienholders, in the order of priority as shown on the application, or, if the application is based on a certificate of title, as shown on the certificate; (d) The title number assigned to the vehicle; and (e) A general description of the vehicle. II. The certificate of title shall contain forms for assignment and warranty of title by the owner and for assignment and warranty of title by a dealer, and may contain forms for applications for a certificate of title by a transferee, the naming of a lienholder and the assignment or release of the security interest of a lienholder. III. A certificate of title issued by the department is prima facie evidence of the facts appearing on it. IV. A certificate of title for a vehicle is not subject to garnishment, attachment, execution or other judicial process, but this paragraph does not prevent a lawful levy upon the vehicle.

## 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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