UNDERSTANDING FEE INCREASES UNDER HOUSE BILL 2 What Dealers Need to Know BY JAY O’LEARY GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST, NHADA As part of the recently enacted state budget (House Bill 2), motor vehicle-related fees across New Hampshire have increased in multiple categories. These adjustments were included to help close statewide budget gaps and ensure that essential state services remain adequately funded. While no business welcomes increased operating costs, it is important for dealers to understand where these changes have occurred, how they may affect day-to-day operations, and where to anticipate additional expenses when processing customer transactions. The following breakdown summarizes the major changes across Dealer Fees, Registration Fees, License Fees, Boat Fees and Salvage Fees, along with context to help you communicate these adjustments internally and to customers if needed. Dealer Plates Plate Type Old Fee New Fee New/Used/Wholesale Dealer — First Set $200.00 $400.00 Additional Dealer/Wholesale Plates $12.00 $24.00 Repair Dealer — First Set $24.00 $24.00 (unchanged) Additional Repair Plates $9.00 $18.00 Auto Recycler — First 7,000 lbs $30.00 $60.00 Over 7,000 lbs (per 100 lbs) $0.74 $1.44 Motorcycle Dealer — First Set $12.00 $24.00 Additional Motorcycle Plates $3.00 $6.00 Moped Dealer — First Set $12.00 $24.00 Additional Moped Plates $3.00 $6.00 Transport Dealer — First Set $36.00 $72.00 Additional Transport Plates $18.00 $36.00 Utility Dealer — First Set $36.00 $72.00 Additional Utility Plates $9.00 $18.00 1. DEALER FEES Title-Related Fees Service Old Fee New Fee New Title $25.00 $35.00 Title Transfer $25.00 $35.00 Duplicate Title $25.00 $35.00 Distinctive Title $20.00 $40.00 14
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