Saf-C 500 Mtr Vehcl Regs

CHAPTER Saf-C 500 VEHICLE REGISTRATION RULES

REVISION NOTE #1:

Document #7972, effective 10-17-03, adopted, repealed, or readopted with amendments and renumbered the rules within Chapter Saf-C 500 except for the formerly numbered Part Saf-C 518, which was not included in Document #7972. Part Saf-C 518 on walking disability plates and placards remained as an existing rule as filed in Document #7069, effective 8-5-99. Part Saf-C 518 was renumbered by the Department of Safety as Part Saf-C 521 due to Document #7972. Document #7972 replaces all prior filings for rules in Chapter Saf-C 500, except for the formerly numbered Part Saf-C 518, now Part Saf-C 521.

The filings of the Department of Safety affecting Chapter Saf-C 500, from the time it was adopted to replace Chapter Saf-M 500, included the following documents:

#4543, effective 12-14-88

#4751, effective 1-29-90

#4975, effective 11-13-90

#5348, effective 3-10-92

#5926, INTERIM, effective 12-14-94

#6019, effective 4-13-95, EXPIRED 4-13-03 for those rules not amended, repealed, or

superseded by later filings

#6119, effective 11-22-95

#6243, effective 5-4-96, which also renumbered, but did not readopt except as noted

below, the following sections:

existing Part Saf-C 508 as Part Saf-C 509;

existing Part Saf-C 509 as Part Saf-C 510;

existing Part Saf-C 510 as Part Saf-C 511;

existing Part Saf-C 511 as Part Saf-C 512;

existing Part Saf-C 512 as Part Saf-C 513;

existing Part Saf-C 513 as Part Saf-C 514;

existing Part Saf-C 514 as Part Saf-C 515;

existing Part Saf-C 515 as Part Saf-C 516; and

existing Part Saf-C 516 as Part Saf-C 517.

The following sections in Part Saf-C 508 and Part Saf-C 509 were readopted

and renumbered by Document #6243:

Saf-C 508.08 as Saf-C 509.08;

Saf-C 508.09 as Saf-C 509.09; and

Saf-C 509.05 as Saf-C 510.05.

#6282, effective 7-9-96

#6795, effective 8-1-98

#7069, effective 8-5-99

#7431, effective 1-24-01

#7898, INTERIM, effective 5-28-03

#7972, effective 10-17-03

REVISION NOTE #2:

Document #13521, effective 1-13-23, adopted, repealed, readopted, or readopted with amendments all of the rules in Chapter Saf-C 500. These changes included extensive renumbering of most of the existing rules within Chapter Saf-C 500 as indicated in the source notes. Document #13521 replaces all prior filings for rules in the former Chapter Saf-C 500.

Document #13521 adopted the following rules:

PART Saf-C 502 DEFINITIONS

Saf-C 502.07 defining “legal address”.

Saf-C 502.13 defining “signature line”.

Document #13521 repealed or deleted the following rules in the Parts indicated:

PART Saf-C 503 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

Saf-C 503.06 Legal Address.

PART Saf-C 504 MOTOR VEHICLE, TRAILER, SEMI-TRAILER REGISTRATION

Saf-C 504.04 Antique Registration.

Saf-C 504.06 Disabled Veteran's Registration.

Saf-C 504.07 Veteran's Registration.

Saf-C 504.08 Hearse Registration.

Saf-C 504.09 Construction Equipment Registration.

Saf-C 504.10 Walking Disability Registration.

PART Saf-C 506 MOPED REGISTRATION

Saf-C 506.01 Application Form, Where Available.

Saf-C 506.02 Application, Data Required.

Saf-C 506.03 Issuance of Moped Registration Materials.

Saf-C 506.04 Moped Registration Certificate.

Saf-C 506.05 Moped Registration Plate.

PART Saf-C 511 REGISTRATION – ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/CLASSIFICATION

Saf-C 511.03 Temporary Registration.

PART Saf-C 512 RENEWAL REGISTRATION

Saf-C 512.03 Moped Renewal.

PART Saf-C 514 VEHICLE PLATES

Saf-C 514.56 Temporary Sixty Day Plates.

PART Saf-C 521 WALKING DISABILITY PLATES AND PLACARDS

Saf-C 521.01 Advisory Committee.

The prior filings affecting the repealed Saf-C 503.06 included the following documents after Document #7972:

#9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

#10135, eff 5-23-12

The prior filings affecting the repealed rules in Part Saf-C 504 included the following documents after Document #7972:

#8999, eff 9-29-07

#9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12 (Saf-C 504.06, Saf-C 504.07, and

Saf-C 504.10)

#10135, eff 5-23-12

The prior filings affecting the repealed rules in Part Saf-C 506 included the following documents after Document #7972:

#8999, eff 9-29-07

#9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12 (All rules except Saf-C 506.01)

#10135, eff 5-23-12

The prior filings affecting the repealed Saf-C 511.03 included the following documents after Document #7972:

#9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

#10135, eff 5-23-12

#12914, eff 11-6-19

The prior filings affecting the deleted Saf-C 512.03 and the repealed Saf-C 514.56 included the following documents after Document #7972:

#9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

#10135, eff 5-23-12

The prior filings affecting the repealed Saf-C 521.01 included the following documents:

#7069, effective 8-5-99, EXPIRED: 8-5-07

#8999, effective 9-29-07

#10135, effective 5-23-12

The rules which were last filed in Document #10135, effective 5-23-12, did not expire on 5-23-22 but were extended pursuant to RSA 541-A:14-a until Document #13512 was effective 1-13-23.

PART Saf-C 501 PURPOSE

Saf-C 501.01 Purpose. The purpose of these rules is to set forth the administrative requirements for all classes of vehicle registrations, except dealers as provided in Saf-C 2000.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500)

PART Saf-C 502 DEFINITIONS

Saf-C 502.01 "Applicant" means a person intending to fulfill statutory and administrative requirements for issuance of a motor vehicle or boat registration.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500)

Saf-C 502.02 "Commissioner" means "commissioner" as defined in RSA 259:13 or the commissioner’s designee.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500)

Saf-C 502.03 "Department" means "department" as defined in RSA 259:19.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500)

Saf-C 502.04 "Director" means "director" as defined in RSA 259:20 or the director’s designee.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRES: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500)

Saf-C 502.05 "Division" means "division" as defined in RSA 259:22.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500)

Saf-C 502.06 "Initial plate" means a requested registration plate composed entirely of letters or a combination of letters, numbers and symbols, for an additional fee, the proceeds of which are deposited in accordance with RSA 263:52. The term includes “vanity plate”.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500)

Saf-C 502.07 Legal address” means specification of the location where a person makes their residence. The term does not include addresses consisting solely of a post office box number.

Source. #13521, eff 1-13-23 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500)

Saf-C 502.08 "Municipal agent" means any city or town clerk, tax collector, approved private business, or other municipal official designated by the municipality to issue motor vehicle registration permits.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 502.07) (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500)

Saf-C 502.09 "Original registration" means the first registration obtained by a particular person for a particular vehicle.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 507.08) (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500)

Saf-C 502.10 "Registrant" means the person designated on a New Hampshire registration application or certificate.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 507.09) (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500)

Saf-C 502.11 "Registration period" means that portion of time from the date of the transaction to the expiration date of the registration permit.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 507.10) (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500)

Saf-C 502.12 “Renewal registration” means extending the prior registration for 12 months or until the registrant’s month of birth the following year, whichever comes first.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 507.11) (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500)

Saf-C 502.13 “Signature line” means no written remarks, other than the applicant's signature, shall be permitted in the area designated for the signature.

Source. #13521, eff 1-13-23 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500)

Saf-C 502.14 "Substation" means a satellite facility operated by the division for the purpose of conducting division business.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 507.12) (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500)

PART Saf-C 503 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

Saf-C 503.01 Forms.

(a) Whenever a person is required to complete a form, the following shall apply:

(1) Forms shall be filled out completely;

(2) Forms shall be completed in a legible manner; and

(3) Forms shall be completed in non-fading, non-erasable ink, except that vehicle registrations and municipal permits shall be printed on division approved printers and paper.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500)

Saf-C 503.02 Incomplete Form.

(a) All forms shall be reviewed by the division in accordance with RSA 541-A:29.

(b) The applicant shall be notified of any apparent errors or omissions and allowed to resubmit the form to the division.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500)

Saf-C 503.03 Failure to Comply with Statute or Rule.

(a) In the event an applicant fails to comply with a statute or rule, the application shall not be processed.

(b) The applicant shall be notified of the reason(s) for the rejection.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500)

Saf-C 503.04 Fees, Form of Payment. Whenever an applicant makes payment to the division, the following shall apply:

(a) Payment shall be made in the form of cash, check, money order, or accepted credit cards.

(b) Checks and money orders shall be made payable to "State of NH, DMV". Alternative terms, including but not limited to “State of New Hampshire – Safety,” "State of NH - Safety", "NH Department of Safety", "Treasurer - State of NH", or "Director of Motor Vehicles" shall not be cause for refusal, provided it does not lend itself to endorsement by any party other than the state of New Hampshire.

(c) Unless otherwise provided in these rules, any fee prescribed by statute or rule shall be submitted at the same time as the application.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500)

Saf-C 503.05 Checks.

(a) Post-dated checks shall not be accepted.

(b) Checks shall be for the exact amount due to the division.

(d) A two-party check shall be accepted if:

(1) The State of New Hampshire is one of the parties;

(2) The applicant is the other party; and

(3) The check is for the exact amount due to the division.

(e) No check shall be accepted which is dated more than 90 days prior to receipt. In such an event the application shall be rejected and the applicant shall be notified.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500)

Saf-C 503.06 Non-Resident Registration - Address. A non-resident registration shall reflect the legal address within the State of New Hampshire where the vehicle is garaged in accordance with RSA 261:46, and may also include an out of state residence or business mailing address.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 503.07) (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500)

Saf-C 503.07 Resident Registration - Address.

(a) A resident registration shall reflect the registrant's legal address within the State of New Hampshire.

(b) In the event the director finds that a non-resident has been issued a New Hampshire registration and plates, the director shall revoke the registration and plates after notice and opportunity for a hearing.

(c) In the case of registrants who are temporarily living out of state, the registration shall reflect the out of state address where the vehicle is temporarily garaged.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 503.08) (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500)

Saf-C 503.08 Refund. A registrant who returns to the division of motor vehicles, at any division location, unused registration plates and corresponding certificate of registration during 90 days subsequent to issuance, shall be refunded the registration fees collected for the registration.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); amd by #8999, eff 9-29-07; amd by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 503.09) (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500)

Saf-C 503.09 Specific Registration Number.

(a) In the event an applicant desires to obtain a particular registration number, the applicant shall apply in person or by mail, to:

The Office of the Commissioner

James H. Hayes Building

33 Hazen Drive

Concord, N.H. 03305.

(b) Registration numbers shall be the property of the state and shall be assigned by the department in accordance with these rules.

(c) Notwithstanding (b) above, the same registration number may be retained in the event of a transfer of vehicle ownership to a surviving spouse, except for the following classification of plates:

(1) Purple heart plates;

(2) Temporary plates;

(3) Veteran's plates, to include disabled veteran's plates;

(4) Walking disability plates, unless the surviving spouse is disabled; and

(5) Gold star plates.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 503.10) (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500)

PART Saf-C 504 MOTOR VEHICLE, TRAILER, SEMI-TRAILER REGISTRATION

Saf-C 504.01 Application for Municipal Permit.

(a) In addition to providing the information required by RSA 261:148, a person shall apply for a municipal permit with the town clerk and pay the appropriate fee pursuant to RSA 261:141.

(b) A registration shall not be issued except when the town clerk is satisfied that the applicant has qualified for it and has issued the designated municipal permit.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500)

Saf-C 504.02 Distribution of Permit.

(a) The town clerk shall retain the copy of the permit designated "town clerk's copy".

(b) The applicant shall retain the remaining copies of the permit, which shall constitute the application for registration.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500)

Saf-C 504.03 Application, Where Submitted.

(a) Except as provided hereafter, an application for a motor vehicle, trailer, or semi-trailer registration shall be submitted in person to an approved municipal agent or the division.

(b) The following registrations shall be submitted to an approved municipal agent:

(1) Antique registration;

(2) Disabled veteran's registration;

(3) Veteran’s registration;

(4) Hearse registration;

(5) Construction equipment registration;

(6) Walking disability registration; and

(7) Moped registration.

(c) An application for a disabled veteran's registration pursuant to RSA 261:86 shall include an official certification from the United States government veteran's administration attesting that the applicant meets the criteria as totally or permanently disabled as a result of a war or peace time injury, unless the registration is for a motor vehicle received from the United States government, as a result of a disability.

(d) An applicant for a veteran’s registration pursuant to RSA 261:87-b, shall include documentation showing proof of honorable discharge from any branch of the armed services.

(e) For the purposes of (d) above, acceptable documentation may include any of the following:

(1) Form DD214 from any branch of the armed services;

(2) Form DD 217 from any branch of the armed services;

(3) Form WDAGO 53-55 from the United States Army;

(4) Form WDAGO 53-98 from the United States Army;

(5) Form NAVPERS-553 from the United States Naval Service;

(6) Form NAVPERS-660 from the United States Naval Service;

(7) Form NAVMC 70-PD from the United States Marine Corps;

(8) Form NAVMC 78-PD from the United States Marine Corps;

(9) Form NAVCG-2510 from the United States Coast Guard;

(10) Form GSA 6954 from the National Archives;

(11) Form NA 13038 from the National Archives;

(12) Form NA 13041 from the National Archives; or

(13) Verification of Service letter from the United States Department of Veteran’s Affairs.

(f) In the event that a document showing proof of honorable discharge is not listed in (e)(1) through (13) above, the state veteran’s council shall determine the authenticity of the document as proof of honorable discharge.

(g) Each applicant for a moped registration shall furnish the following on the prescribed form:

(1) Name, mailing address, and legal address;

(2) The vehicle's year, make, model, color, and vehicle identification number; and

(3) Signature of the applicant.

(h) Upon successful completion of a moped registration application, a registration and moped plate shall be issued to the applicant. The moped plate shall conform with the requirements of Saf-C 513.25.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #8999, eff 9-29-07; ss by #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500)

Saf-C 504.04 Local, County, State Registration.

(a) An application for registration made by a unit of local, county, or state government or by a school district, volunteer fire department, the civil air patrol, law enforcement agency, or a public or private educational institution for the purpose of student driver training shall be submitted, in person or by mail, to:

The Division of Motor Vehicles, Registration Bureau

23 Hazen Drive

Concord, N.H. 03305.

(b) An application for a permanent unlisted registration made by a law enforcement agency shall be completed and submitted on form RDMV 100 (5/22) to the director of motor vehicles at the address set forth in (a) above.

(1) The vehicle to be registered is owned by a local, county, state, or federal agency;

(2) The permanent unlisted registration is required for law enforcement purposes; and

(3) The vehicle registered shall only be used for undercover law enforcement purposes and is not intended for regular patrol duties.

(d) An applicant for form RDMV 100 shall be signed under penalty of unsworn falsification, pursuant to RSA 641:3.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); amd by #8999, eff 9-29-07; amd by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 504.05) (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500)

Saf-C 504.05 Issuance of Registration Materials.

(a) Upon receipt of an application for registration, the division or approved municipal agent shall issue a registration plate and a certificate of registration.

(b) The registration plate shall conform with the requirements of Saf-C 514.

(d) In order to constitute a valid certificate of registration, the certificate of registration shall be signed by the registrant.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); amd by #8999, eff 9-29-07; amd by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 504.11) (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500)

Saf-C 504.06 Trailer Vehicle Identification Number.

(a) An application for a state issued vehicle identification number for all trailers 3,000 pounds or less shall be submitted, in person to a substation or authorized municipal agent or, in person or by mail, to:

The Division of Motor Vehicles

23 Hazen Drive

Concord, N.H. 03305.

(b) A vehicle identification number for all trailers that are 3,000 pounds or less shall be issued only after the vehicle identification number plate on the trailer has been examined by a law enforcement officer, a licensed motor vehicle dealer, or an authorized inspection station. For trailers greater than 3,000 pounds, a NH issued vehicle identification number (VIN) shall be required.

(c) Upon being issued a trailer vehicle identification number, a person shall display the sticker in a permanent and prominent place on the trailer. At no time shall a person remove or deface the sticker or any other identifying number.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); amd by #8999, eff 9-29-07; amd by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 504.12) (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500)

Saf-C 504.07 Single Axle Tow Dolly.

(a) Registration of single axle tow dollies shall not be required in this state.

(b) For the purposes of this section, “single axle tow dolly” means a vehicle designed and used exclusively to transport another motor vehicle and upon which the front or rear wheels of the towed motor vehicle are mounted, while the other wheels of the towed motor vehicle remain in contact with the ground.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 504.13) (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500)

PART Saf-C 505 MOTOR CARRIER REGISTRATION

Saf-C 505.01 Application Form, Where Available. The department shall furnish application forms for motor carrier registration at the division of motor vehicles, 23 Hazen Drive, Concord, N.H. 03305.

Saf-C 505.02 Application, Data Required.

(a) Each applicant for a motor carrier registration shall furnish the following on the prescribed form:

(1) Name, mailing address, and legal address;

(2) Carrier unit number;

(3) The vehicle's year, make, model, gross weight, and vehicle identification number;

(4) Motor vehicle registration number; and

(5) Signature of the applicant.

(b) The application form shall be submitted, in person to a substation or, in person or by mail, to:

The Division of Motor Vehicles

23 Hazen Drive

Concord N.H. 03305.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); amd by #8999, eff 9-29-07; amd by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500)

Saf-C 505.03 Issuance of Motor Carrier Registration Materials. Upon receipt of the materials set forth above, the department shall issue a motor carrier registration certificate and a motor carrier registration plate.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500)

Saf-C 505.04 Motor Carrier Registration Certificate. The motor carrier registration certificate shall contain the information set forth in Saf-C 505.02.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500)

Saf-C 505.05 Motor Carrier Registration Plate. The motor carrier registration plate shall conform with the requirements of Saf-C 514.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500)

PART Saf-C 506 BOAT REGISTRATION

Saf-C 506.01 Boat Registration. Each applicant for a boat registration shall comply with the requirements of Saf-C 2300, Vessel Registration.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 507.01)

PART Saf-C 507 ONE-THIRD RATE VEHICLES

Saf-C 507.01 One-Third Rate Vehicle. For the purposes of this part, a vehicle shall qualify for one-third rate if:

(a) The vehicle serves no other purpose than to transport a permanently mounted piece of equipment, which is an integral part of the unit, as described in Saf-C 507.03(a);

(b) The vehicle is owned by a manufacturer or dealer and held for sale, even though incidentally moved on the highway or used for purposes of testing or demonstration; or

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 508.01)

Saf-C 507.02 One-Third Rate Vehicle Registration.

(a) Each applicant for a one-third rate registration shall verbally request the registration, at the time the applicant applies for a municipal permit or upon renewal of the applicant’s registration.

(b) If the applicant is required to register in accordance with RSA 260:73 because they meet the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration definition of interstate commerce and fall under the International Registration Plan, a one-third rate registration shall not be issued.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 508.02)

Saf-C 507.03 One-Rate Vehicles.

(a) Pursuant to RSA 261:141, III(l), one-third rate registration fee shall be charged to those vehicles that have equipment mounted on trucks of which the equipment is an integral part of the unit and the truck is not capable of carrying freight or merchandise.

(b) Each applicant requesting a one-third rate registration for a vehicle shall furnish the following to the department:

(1) Manufacturer's specifications for the vehicle, including all additional, permanently mounted equipment, as described in (a) above;

(2) Written description of uses of the vehicle; and

(3) Time and location that the vehicle may be inspected by the department.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 508.03)

Saf-C 507.04 Processing One-Third-Rate Vehicles.

(a) Upon receipt of the information set forth in Saf-C 507.03, the department shall have the vehicle inspected.

(b) It shall be the applicant’s duty to make the vehicle available for the inspection.

(c) If the department determines that the vehicle qualifies for one-third rate, a refund shall be forwarded to the applicant.

(d) If the department determines that the vehicle does not qualify for one-third rate, the applicant shall be notified.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 508.04)

PART Saf-C 508 INITIAL OR VANITY REGISTRATION

Saf-C 508.01 Application, Data Required.

(a) Each applicant for an initial or vanity registration shall submit the following to the department:

(1) A completed “Application for Vanity Plates” form RDMV 120 (rev. 1/20) containing the requested combination of characters for the initial or vanity registration plate;

(2) A completed application for registration, or current valid registration; and

(3) The plate manufacturing fee required by RSA 261:75, and also the prorated by month portion of the special vanity plate service fee required by RSA 261:89 for the remainder of registration period.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #10769, eff 1-21-15; ss by #12581, eff 7-20-18; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 509.01); ss by #14504, EMERGENCY, eff 2-6-26, EXPIRED: 8-5-26; reverted back to #13521

Saf-C 508.02 Application, Where Submitted. The application form shall be submitted in person to a substation or authorized municipal agent or, in person or by mail to:

NH Dept. of Safety

DMV – Registration Bureau

23 Hazen Drive

Concord NH 03305

#7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #8999, eff 9-29-07; ss by #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #10769, eff 1-21-15; ss by #12581, eff 7-20-18; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 509.02)

Saf-C 508.03 Temporary Plate Pending Approval. Upon application, the applicant shall be issued a temporary initial or vanity plate. The temporary initial or vanity plate shall be valid until permanent initial or vanity registration plates are issued.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #10769, eff 1-21-15; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 509.03)

Saf-C 508.04 Application Rejection.

(a) An application for an initial or vanity registration plate shall be evaluated by the department and rejected if the requested combination of characters does not conform with the requirements of Saf-C 513.62(c) or if it is currently in use.

(b) Upon rejection, the department shall:

(1) Refund or credit the collected special vanity plate service fee to the applicant;

(2) Notify the applicant of the reason(s) for the rejection; and

(3) Issue a registration plate according to the class of vehicle and type of plate requested.

(c) A person whose initial or vanity registration plate has been rejected may submit a written request to the director setting forth a detailed explanation as to the reasons why such an initial or vanity registration plate should be issued. The director's decision shall be final.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #10769, eff 1-21-15; ss by #10769, eff 1-21-15; ss by #12581, eff 7-20-18 (formerly Saf-C 509.03); ss by #12914, eff 11-6-19; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 509.04)

Saf-C 508.05 Application Approval.

(a) An application for an initial or vanity registration plate shall be approved if the requested combination of characters conforms with the requirements of Saf-C 513.62(c) and it is not currently in use.

(b) Upon approval, the department shall have permanent initial or vanity registration plates manufactured and forward them to the registrant.

Source. #12581, eff 7-20-18 (formerly Saf-C 509.04); ss by #12914, eff 11-6-19; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 509.05)

PART Saf-C 509 FORCED REGISTRATION

Saf-C 509.01 Registration Required In a Trust.

(a) If a vehicle is titled only in a trust name or is registered in a trust name:

(1) The trustee may elect to be the first person named on the registration for the purposes of using the trustee’s date of birth to determine the expiration date of the registration;

(2) Election pursuant to (a)(1) above shall not create an ownership interest in the vehicle by the trustee; and

(3) Election pursuant to (a)(1) above shall not require a new title.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #12914, eff 11-6-19; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 510.01)

PART Saf-C 510 REGISTRATION - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/CLASSIFICATION

Saf-C 510.01 Pro-rating Registration Fee.

(a) Except as provided hereafter, the month in which an application for registration is processed by the department shall serve as the starting month for pro-rating registration fees.

(b) If an applicant is issued a 5 month municipal permit and applies for registration within the first 7 days of the next month, the month in which the municipal permit is issued shall serve as the starting month for pro-rating registration fees.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #8999, eff 9-29-07; ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 511.01)

Saf-C 510.02 Title Vehicle Registration.

(a) Each applicant for an original registration of a vehicle which requires a certificate of title shall furnish the following, at the time of registration:

(1) A New Hampshire application for title; and

(2) One of the following:

a. A properly assigned certificate of title;

b. A manufacturer’s certificate of origin; or

c. A bill of sale and the previous certificate of registration for the vehicle.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 511.02)

Saf-C 510.03 Temporary Registration Plate.

(a) In the event a registration plate number is assigned by the department for which a metal plate is not available, a temporary registration paper plate shall be issued.

(b) The metal registration plate shall be manufactured and forwarded to the registrant, when completed.

(c) Upon receipt, the registrant shall destroy the temporary registration paper plate and attach the metal registration plate.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #12914, eff 11-6-19; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 511.03)

Saf-C 510.04 Weight of Vehicle Dispute.

(a) For the purposes of this section, "certification of weight" means a written statement signed by the manufacturer of the vehicle or an authorized inspection station, or, a photograph of the gross vehicle weight and vehicle identification number of the vehicle, which states the weight of the vehicle.

(b) In the event an applicant challenges the weight assigned to a vehicle by the department or a town clerk, the following shall apply:

(1) The application for registration of passenger vehicles shall be processed utilizing the weight set forth in the Red Book or the National Automobile Dealer's Association Guide (see Appendix II), plus 150 lbs. per passenger for the manufacturer's rated passenger capacity of the vehicle. Any over-charge shall be refunded upon presentation of a certification of weight; or

(2) In the case of non-passenger vehicles designed to carry freight or merchandise, the registration shall be processed utilizing the weight set forth in the Red Book or the National Automobile Dealer's Association Guide (see Appendix II), plus the manufacturer's rated carrying capacity of the vehicle.

(d) If the model year can be distinguished from the year of manufacture by the vehicle identification number or other means, the Red Book or the National Automobile Dealer's Association Guide (see Appendix II) weight figure for that particular model year plus either l50 lbs. per passenger capacity or the manufacturer's rated carrying capacity of the vehicle shall be accepted.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #12914, eff 11-6-19; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 511.04)

Saf-C 510.05 In-Transit Registration.

(a) A vehicle purchased from a licensed New Hampshire dealer shall not be required to have an in-transit registration. Dealers shall issue temporary dealer registrations to those out of state residents whose state recognizes such registrations.

(b) The department shall furnish application forms for in-transit registration at the division of motor vehicles, 23 Hazen Drive, Concord, N.H. 03305, at any substation, or at an authorized municipal agent.

(1) Name, legal address, and date of birth;

(2) Proof of identity, including:

a. Current passport;

b. Current driver license or driver license that has expired no more than 12 months prior to the date of application;

c. Military discharge papers;

d. Current non-driver identification card or non-driver identification card that has expired no more than 12 months prior to the date of application;

e. Permanent resident card; or

f. Military identification card.

(3) Driver license number and state of origin;

(4) Name and address of person selling the vehicle;

(5) Date of purchase;

(6) Proof of ownership;

(7) The state in which the vehicle shall be registered;

(8) A statement that the vehicle meets all New Hampshire inspection requirement and is in safe operating condition;

(9) Whether the vehicle was purchased in New Hampshire;

(10) Description of the vehicle, including:

a. Make, model, and color;

b. Vehicle identification number; and

c. Year of manufacture;

(11) A statement that all the information on the form is true;

(12) Signature of the applicant; and

(13) Optional customer contact information to include either or both telephone number and email address.

(d) Upon receipt of the materials set forth above and the statutory fee, the department shall issue an in-transit plate and registration certificate.

(e) The in-transit plate and registration certificate shall be valid for 20 days from the date of issuance and only for the purpose of transporting the vehicle to its intended destination.

(f) A vehicle shall not have more than one in-transit registration issued by this state.

(g) Pursuant to (c)(9) above, if a vehicle was not purchased in New Hampshire, an in-transit plate and registration certificate shall not be issued.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 511.05)

Saf-C 510.06 Change of Address. Whenever any person after making application for or obtaining the registration of a vehicle shall move from the address or change the postal address named in the application or shown on a registration certificate or certificate of title, such person shall within 30 days thereafter notify the division in writing of the person’s old and new address, on form DSMV-30, (rev 3/22), in person to a substation or by mail to:

The Division of Motor Vehicles

23 Hazen Drive

Concord, NH 03305.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); amd by #8999, eff 9-29-07; amd by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 511.06)

Saf-C 510.07 Change of Name.

(a) Whenever the name of any person who has made application for or obtained the registration of a vehicle is thereafter changed by marriage or otherwise, such person shall within 10 days notify the division in person at any substation of such former and new name, on form DSMV-30, (rev 3/22).

(b) As evidence of a new name, a registrant shall present a copy of one of the following:

(1) Name change petition from the court of Probate;

(2) Marriage certificate;

(3) Divorce decree;

(4) Passport;

(5) Adoption decree;

(6) Court decree; or

(7) Naturalization certificate.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 511.07)

Saf-C 510.08 Corporations.

(a) Whenever a corporation, partnership, or other legal entity changes its name, it shall be presumed that the change constitutes a transfer of ownership, unless satisfactory proof to the contrary is furnished, such as a stockholder’s vote to change the name.

(b) The registration of every vehicle registered in the name of a corporation, partnership, or other legal entity shall expire by the first letter or number of the company name as set forth in Table 5.10.1, below:

Table 5.10.1 Expiration Date of Registration

First Letter or Number of Name	Expiration Month

A - B; 1	January
C; 2	February
D - E; 3	March
F - G; 4	April
H - I; 5	May
J - K - L; 6	June
M; 7	July
N; 8	August
O - P – Q; 9	September
R - S; 0	October
T – U	November
V - W – X - Y – Z	December

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 511.08)

Saf-C 510.09 Truck-tractor with Semi-trailer.

(a) In order for a truck-tractor to be registered in connection with a semi-trailer, the registrant’s name and the expiration date for the truck-tractor registration and the semi-trailer registration shall be the same.

(b) If a semi-trailer is registered subsequent to registration of the truck-tractor, the applicant shall furnish the department with the original or a clear copy of the truck-tractor registration certificate. The clerk or municipal agent shall waive the requirement for a physical copy of the certificate of registration if the clerk or municipal agent has access to the electronic system of record and can verify the information for the current or previous registration period.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 511.09)

Saf-C 510.10 Registration Listing Access.

(a) For the purposes of this section, "registration listing" means the name, address, and date of birth of the registrant, and if requested, the New Hampshire registration plate number and a description of the vehicle.

(b) All requests for registration listings shall be processed in accordance with the requirements of RSA 260:14 and Saf-C 5600.

(c) Registration listings that conform with the requirements of (b) above, shall be furnished for a fee of $5 per listing pursuant to RSA 261:60, I.

(d) No registration listing shall be furnished in the case of permanent unlisted plates issued to a law enforcement agency.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500) ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 510.10)

Saf-C 510.11 Limited Number of Registrations. No more than 10 registrations shall be processed for any one applicant on any given occasion, unless there is reasonable time to do so. If there is not reasonable time, the applicant shall leave the registrations and will be notified by the division when the registrations are completed.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 510.11)

Saf-C 510.12 Suspension of Registration. Pursuant to RSA 261:178, the director shall, after notice and opportunity for a hearing in accordance with Saf-C 203, suspend a person's registration for driving or permitting the driving of their vehicle in violation of any provision of title XXI of the revised statutes annotated, if the violation indicates activity contrary to public safety.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 510.12)

Saf-C 510.13 Late Renewal - Proof of Non-Operation.

(a) Determination by a municipal agent that an applicant for late renewal has not operated their motor vehicle since expiration of the registration shall constitute satisfactory proof of non-operation within the meaning of RSA 261:141, VI. In such an event, the municipal agent shall compute fees by pro-rating from the month of application. If the municipal agent is not satisfied that the applicant has not operated their vehicle since expiration of the registration and the applicant so desires, an appeal may be taken to the director. In such a case, no municipal permit shall be issued.

(b) An applicant, after making a request of the director, shall be deemed to have not operated the applicant’s motor vehicle since expiration of the registration if the applicant can show, by a preponderance of the evidence, that:

(1) The applicant’s privilege to operate the motor vehicle in question has been under suspension or revocation for the majority of the time since expiration of the registration, and the applicant has not been arrested for a conviction of a driving offense alleged to have occurred during that period of time;

(2) The registrant or primary operator of the vehicle in question has been seriously ill for the majority of the time since expiration of the registration;

(3) The registrant or primary operator of the vehicle in question has been absent from the state without the vehicle for the majority of the time since expiration of the registration; or

(4) Any other convincing proof of non-operation.

(c) If the director finds that the applicant has not operated the vehicle in question since expiration of the registration, a letter stating such shall be given to the applicant. The applicant shall present this letter to the appropriate municipal agent who, upon receipt, shall compute fees by pro-rating from the month of application.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 510.13)

Saf-C 510.14 Registration Refund for Members of Armed Forces.

(a) Pursuant to RSA 261:68, any person who is ordered into or enlists in the military or naval services during a war emergency may request an abeyance of their registration(s) during such service.

(b) An application may be made in writing and submitted, in person to any substation or by mail, to:

The Division of Motor Vehicles, Registration Bureau

23 Hazen Drive

Concord, N.H. 03305.

(1) The name, legal address, and date of birth of the member of the armed services;

(2) A copy of military orders; and

(3) The plate number of the vehicle to be considered for refund.

(d) Upon receipt of the information set forth in (c) above, the department shall grant a pro rata refund, based upon the number of months the vehicle is unused.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500) ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12 (from Saf-C 511.15); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 510.13)

PART Saf-C 511 RENEWAL REGISTRATION

Saf-C 511.01 Motor Vehicle, Trailer, and Semi-Trailer Renewal.

(a) A renewal application shall be submitted, in person to a substation or authorized municipal agent or, in person or by mail, to:

The Division of Motor Vehicles

23 Hazen Drive

Concord, N.H. 03305.

(b) Notwithstanding (a) above, a semi-trailer renewal application shall be submitted in person to a substation or authorized municipal agent or, in person or by mail, to:

The Division of Motor Vehicles

23 Hazen Drive

Concord, N.H. 03305.

(c) A renewal application requiring issuance of a registration plate shall be submitted in the same manner as an original registration.

(d) A renewal application made by a unit of state, county, or local government or by a school district, volunteer fire department, the civil air patrol, or a public or private educational institution used for the purpose of student driver training shall be submitted, in person to any substation, or in person or by mail, to:

The Division of Motor Vehicles

23 Hazen Drive

Concord, N.H. 03305.

(e) Upon receipt of an application for a renewal registration, the department shall issue a certificate of registration, a decal and if requested, a new registration plate. Unless otherwise required by statute or rule, a decal which conforms with the requirements of Saf-C 514.05 shall be issued for renewal registrations subsequent to issuance of a registration plate. The certificate of renewal registration shall contain the information provided on the application.

(f) The municipal agent shall retain one copy of the municipal permit for a renewal registration. The applicant shall retain the remaining copies of the permit, which shall constitute the application for a renewal registration.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); amd by #8999, eff 9-29-07; amd by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 512.01)

Saf-C 511.02 Motor Carrier Renewal. The provisions of Saf-C 505 shall apply to renewal of a motor carrier registration.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 512.02)

Saf-C 511.03 Time for Registration Renewal. Except as provided hereafter, no registrant for a motor vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer, or other staggered registration shall be provided with a renewal application form prior to the registrant’s month of birth or month of designation.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 512.03)

Saf-C 511.04 Absent Registrant. A registrant shall be issued a renewal registration prior to the registrant’s month of renewal in accordance with the requirements of RSA 261:62, II(d).

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 512.04)

Saf-C 511.05 Fleet Registrant. A registrant shall be provided with renewal registration applications prior to the registrant’s month of renewal if the registrant will be renewing 100 or more registrations, and the registrant requests early registration, in writing or in person, from the department at least 60 days prior to the registrant’s month of renewal.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 512.06)

Saf-C 511.06 Local, County, State Registration.

(a) A registration for a motor vehicle, trailer, or semi-trailer owned and operated by a unit of local, state, or county government, or by a school district, volunteer fire department, the civil air patrol, law enforcement agency, or a public or private educational institution used for the purpose of student driver training shall not expire for the life of the vehicle once issued an initial registration.

(b) If the vehicle, as described in (a) above, is sold, or retired from service, the registration may be transferred to another vehicle upon presentation of the existing registration to the division of motor vehicles at 23 Hazen Drive in Concord or any substation.

(d) New permanent registrations shall be assigned to an added vehicle if an entity cited in (a) above has no existing plates to transfer to that vehicle or the entity wishes to have a new permanent number plate assigned.

(e) Said entity, upon registration of a vehicle, shall pay any applicable plate fees as outlined in RSA 261:91.

(f) New permanent plates shall be issued, either by mail or in person at the division of motor vehicles at 23 Hazen Drive in Concord, NH, 03305.

(g) Plates defined in the following rules shall apply the process for registration outlined in this rule:

(1) Saf-C 513.28;

(2) Saf-C 513.32;

(3) Saf-C 513.33;

(4) Saf-C 513.34;

(5) Saf-C 513.35;

(6) Saf-C 513.44;

(7) Saf-C 513.45; and

(8) Saf-C 513.46.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500) ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 512.07)

Saf-C 511.07 Weight Increase.

(a) A registrant who has been referred to the department by a law enforcement officer as a result of violating RSA 266:26, and who applies for a registration with increased weight shall, upon payment of the statutory fee, be issued a corrected certificate of registration. The registration fee for the increased weight shall be computed retroactively to the first month of the registrant's current registration. The registrant shall be responsible for not carrying on the vehicle an amount in excess of the manufacturer's rated carrying capacity of the vehicle. A request for increased weight registration shall be submitted, in person to a substation or authorized municipal agent or, in person or by mail, to:

The Division of Motor Vehicles

23 Hazen Drive

Concord, N.H. 03305.

(b) If an applicant is able to prove to the commissioner that the vehicle has been structurally altered to carry a heavier gross weight than at the time of current registration, the weight increase shall be computed retroactively to the date of alteration of the vehicle.

(c) A registrant who applies for registration at an increased weight, other than (a) above, shall, upon payment of the statutory fee, be issued a corrected certificate of registration. The registration fee for the increased weight shall be computed as of the date of application for increased weight. A request for increased weight registration shall be submitted, along with the vehicle’s previous valid certificate of registration, in person to a substation, authorized DMV agent or, in person or by mail, to:

The Division of Motor Vehicles

23 Hazen Drive

Concord, N.H. 03305.

(d) If a vehicle, after being weighed by any law enforcement officer, is found to be carrying a gross weight in excess by more than 20% of the total weight under which it was registered, the finding shall be considered prima facie evidence that the registrant of the vehicle did not pay the proper fee and register the vehicle for the proper amount of weight.

(e) If any person fails to increase the registered weight of their vehicle as provided by this section, and pay the required fee, the registration and plates of the vehicle shall be suspended by the commissioner, after notice and opportunity for a hearing in accordance with Saf-C 204.19.

(f) The registrant shall ensure that a vehicle is not registered at a weight in excess of the weight allowed under RSA 266:18, or a greater weight if special modifications have been made and the increase has been approved by the commissioner. No refund of any excess fee shall be approved under circumstances in which a vehicle was registered at a greater weight unless the registrant provides proof that the vehicle was registered due to an error on the part of the department or a clerk, and that the vehicle has not been operated at a weight in excess of the weight allowed by law.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #12914, eff 11-6-19; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 512.07)

PART Saf-C 512 WEIGHING OF VEHICLES

Saf-C 512.01 Suspension of License or Privilege.

(a) A person's license or privilege to operate shall be suspended after notice and opportunity for a hearing, in accordance with Saf-C 204.19, if upon the request of a law enforcement officer, any person shall:

(1) Fail or refuse to stop and submit to a weighing of the motor vehicle by means of either portable or stationary scales; or

(2) Fail or refuse to drive the vehicle to public scales for the purpose of weighing, or fail or refuse to drive the vehicle onto any scales.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 513.01)

Saf-C 512.02 Suspension of Vehicle Registration and Plates. Any person who violates the provisions of Saf-C 512.01 and is the owner of the vehicle, or the refusal or failure to submit to weighing occurs at the direction of the owner of the vehicle, the registration and plates of the vehicle shall be suspended after notice and opportunity for a hearing, in accordance with Saf-C 204.19.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 513.02)

PART Saf-C 513 VEHICLE PLATES

Saf-C 513.01 Issue. For the purposes of this part, the word “issue” shall not include the issuance of replacement plates.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.01)

Saf-C 513.02 Classification. For the purposes of this part, the word “classification” means all types of plates issued by the department.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.02)

Saf-C 513.03 All Plates.

(a) All registration plates, regardless of classification, shall have the words "New Hampshire" on the plate.

(b) All registration plates for passenger vehicles shall have the words "live free or die" on the lower border, in accordance with RSA 261:75, II.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.03)

Saf-C 513.04 Agriculture Plate.

(a) Agriculture plates shall be issued to vehicles registered pursuant to RSA 261:82.

(b) Agriculture plates shall have 3 to 6 characters, 2 of which shall be the letters "AG", and the remainder of which shall be numerals from one to 9999.

(c) Passenger vehicles and SUV’s shall not be eligible for agriculture plates unless reclassified by the manufacturer as a truck, truck tractor, or cargo van.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.04)

Saf-C 513.05 Ambulance Plate.

(a) Ambulance plates shall be issued to vehicles validly licensed in accordance with RSA 153-A:10, II.

(b) Ambulance plates shall have 6 characters, the first 3 of which shall be the letters "AMB", and the last 3 of which shall be numerals.

(c) A person shall not operate an emergency medical service vehicle on public ways in this state if the vehicle is not licensed as an emergency medical service vehicle by the commissioner.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.05)

Saf-C 513.06 Antique Plate.

(a) Antique plates shall be issued, upon request, to vehicles registered pursuant to RSA 261:89-a.

(b) Antique plates shall:

(1) Have the word "ANTIQUE" on the upper border;

(2) Have a replica of the old man of the mountain followed by one to 4 numerals; and

(3) If a vanity plate:

a. Have a replica of the old man of the mountain followed by one to 4 characters that conform with the requirements of Saf-C 513.62(c); or

b. Consist of 5 to 6 characters, without the replica of the old man of the mountain.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.05)

Saf-C 513.07 Antique Motorcycle Plate.

(a) Antique motorcycle plates shall be issued, upon request, to motorcycles registered pursuant to RSA 261:89-a.

(b) Antique motorcycle plates shall:

(1) Have the word “MOTORCYCLE” on the lower border; and

(2) Have 3 to 5 characters, 2 of which shall be the letters "AM", and the remainder of which shall be numerals.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.07)

Saf-C 513.08 Antique Trailer Plate.

(a) Antique trailer plates shall be issued, upon request, to vehicles meeting the definition of RSA 261:89-a, I, provided that the trailer is over 25 years old as specified in (b) below.

(b) An applicant for antique trailer plates shall provide proof of trailer age by presenting:

(1) A title which reflects more than a 25 year old date of manufacture;

(2) A registration which reflects more than a 25 year old date of manufacture; or

(3) A statement, signed under penalty of unsworn falsification pursuant to RSA 641:3, from the current owner containing the facts which demonstrate that the trailer is more than 25 years old.

(1) Have the words “ANTIQUE TRAILER” on the right vertical border; and

(2) Have 3 to 5 characters, 2 of which shall be the letters “AT”, and the remainder of which shall be numerals.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.08)

Saf-C 513.09 Apportioned Plates.

(a) Apportioned plates shall be issued to vehicles engaged in interstate commerce pursuant to the International Registration Plan as authorized under RSA 260:73.

(b) Apportioned plates shall:

(1) Have the word "APPORTIONED" on the upper border; and

(2) Have 3 to 6 characters, one of which shall be the letter “A”, one of which shall be a letter, and the remainder of which shall be numerals.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.09)

Saf-C 513.10 Attorney General Plate.

(a) Attorney general plates shall be issued to vehicles of the New Hampshire attorney general and their deputy pursuant to RSA 261:90.

(b) In addition to the requirements set forth in RSA 261:90, attorney general plates shall:

(1) Have the words “ATTORNEY GENERAL”; and

(2) Have the years of term on the lower border.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.10)

Saf-C 514.11 U.S. Attorney Plate.

(a) U.S. attorney plates shall be issued, upon request, to a vehicle owned and operated by the United States attorney for the state of New Hampshire.

(b) U.S. attorney plates shall:

(1) Have the words “U.S. ATTORNEY”; and

(2) Have the years of term.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.11)

Saf-C 513.12 Automotive Recycling Dealer Plate.

(a) Automotive recycling dealer plates shall be issued to vehicles registered pursuant to RSA 261:123.

(b) Automotive recycling dealer plates shall have 6 characters, the first of which shall be the letter "J", the last of which shall be a letter, and the remainder of which shall be numerals.

(c) The letter "J" shall designate the automotive recycling dealer plate, the numerals shall designate the register number of the particular automotive recycling dealer, and the final letter shall designate the particular plate in that dealer's series.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.12)

Saf-C 513.13 Commercial Plate.

(a) Commercial plates shall be issued to commercial motor vehicles, as defined in RSA 259:12-e, excluding those plates issued pursuant to Saf-C 513.09.

(b) Commercial plates shall:

(1) Have 3 to 6 characters, one of which shall be the letter "A", one of which shall be a letter, and the remainder of which shall be numerals;

(2) If a numerical commercial plate:

a. Have the letters "COMM" on the left vertical border; and

b. Have a numeral from one to 999; or

(3) If a vanity plate, have characters that conform with the requirements of Saf-C 513.62(c).

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.13)

Saf-C 513.14 Special Commercial Plate.

(a) Special commercial plates shall be issued to one-third rate vehicles, as described in Saf-C 507.03, when the vehicle would otherwise have to register as an apportioned vehicle when engaged in interstate commerce.

(b) Special commercial plates shall:

(1) Have the words "SPEC COMM" on the left vertical border; and

(2) Have a numeral from one to 9999.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.14)

Saf-C 513.15 Construction Equipment Plate.

(a) Construction equipment plates shall be issued to construction equipment, as defined in RSA 259:42.

(b) Construction equipment plates shall:

(1) Have the letters “CE” on the left vertical border;

(2) Have 5 numerals; and

(3) Have the words “CONSTRUCT EQUIP” on the right vertical border.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.15)

Saf-C 513.16 Disabled Veteran Plate.

(a) Disabled veteran plates shall be issued to a vehicle registered pursuant to RSA 261:86.

(b) Disabled veteran plates shall:

(1) Have the words “DISABLED VETERAN” on the upper border;

(2) Have one to 4 alpha numerical characters; and

(3) Have the statutorily-required universal symbol of accessibility.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.16)

Saf-C 513.17 Disabled Veteran Motorcycle Plate.

(a) Disabled veteran plates shall be issued to a vehicle registered pursuant to RSA 261:86.

(b) Disabled veteran motorcycle plates shall:

(1) Have the words “DISABLED VETERAN” on the upper border;

(2) Have one to 4 alpha numerical characters; and

(3) Have the statutorily-required universal symbol of accessibility.

Source. #12914, eff 11-6-19; ss by 10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.17)

Saf-C 513.18 Farm Plate.

(a) Farm plates shall be issued to vehicles registered pursuant to RSA 261:84.

(b) Farm plates shall have 3 to 6 characters, the last 2 of which shall be the letters "FA", and the remainder of which shall be numerals.

(c) A truck, tractor-truck, or semi-trailer shall qualify for farm registration rates and number plates and shall be driven with such registration only if such vehicle is used solely for the transportation of agricultural products produced on and meant to be used in connection with the operation of a farm or farms owned, operated, or occupied by the registrant.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.17); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.18)

Saf-C 513.19 Farm Tractor Plate.

(a) Farm tractor plates shall be issued to vehicles registered pursuant to RSA 261:83.

(b) Farm tractor plates shall have the letters "TA" on the left vertical border, followed by one to 5 numerals.

(c) A tractor shall qualify for farm tractor registration rates and shall be driven with such registration only when the tractor is used exclusively for agricultural purposes or to draw another vehicle in such a way that part of the load is carried on such towing vehicle.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.18); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.19)

Saf-C 513.20 Gold Star Plate.

(a) Gold Star plates shall be issued to a vehicle owned or held in trust by a mother or stepmother of a person killed while on duty in the United States armed forces, pursuant to RSA 261:87-c.

(b) A stepmother shall be eligible for a gold star plate under this rule if she:

(1) Provides a marriage license which is dated prior to the armed service member’s 15th birthday; and

(2) Provides a completed Department of Defense “DD form 1300” to the director.

(c) If the vehicle is held in trust, the applicant shall provide a copy of the most updated trust document that demonstrates:

(1) That the vehicle is owned by the trust, except that a current registration for the vehicle demonstrating that the vehicle held in the trust may be substituted for the trust document for this requirement; and

(2) That the applicant is a trustee of the trust.

(d) A gold star plate shall not be issued to a stepmother if a gold star plate is already issued to another stepmother for that service member.

Source. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #12914, eff 11-16-19 (formerly Saf-C 514.19); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.20)

Saf-C 513.21 Governor Plate.

(a) Governor plates shall be issued to vehicles operated by the governor of New Hampshire, pursuant to RSA 261:90.

(b) In addition to the requirements set forth in RSA 261:90, governor plates shall:

(1) Have the word "GOVERNOR";

(2) Have the years of term on the lower border; and

(3) Have the state seal.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12 (formerly Saf-C 514.19); renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.20); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.21)

Saf-C 513.22 Executive Council Plate.

(a) Executive council plates shall be issued to vehicles of the New Hampshire executive council, pursuant to RSA 261:90.

(b) In addition to the requirements set forth in RSA 261:90, executive council plates shall:

(1) Have the words “EXECUTIVE COUNCIL”;

(2) Have a numeral from one to 5;

(3) Have the state seal; and

(4) Have the years of term on the lower border.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by 8999, eff 9-29-07; ss by #10135, eff 5-23-12 (formerly Saf-C 514.20); renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.21); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.22)

Saf-C 513.23 Hearse Plate.

(a) Hearse plates shall be issued to vehicles designed and employed as hearses, and owned and operated by a person licensed and registered pursuant to RSA 325:20.

(b) Hearse plates shall have 3 to 5 characters, the first and last of which shall be plus signs, and the remainder of which shall be numerals from one to 999.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12 (from Saf-C 514.21); renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.22); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.23)

Saf-C 513.24 House of Representatives Plate.

(a) House of representatives plates shall be issued to members of the New Hampshire house of representatives, pursuant to RSA 261:90.

(b) In addition to the requirements set forth in RSA 261:90, house of representatives plates shall:

(1) Have the words "N.H. HOUSE" on the upper border;

(2) Have the years of term on the lower border;

(3) Have numerals designating the registrant's house seat; and

(4) Have the state seal.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12 (from Saf-C 514.22); renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.23); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.24)

Saf-C 513.25 Moped Plate.

(a) Moped plates shall be issued to vehicles described in RSA 259:57.

(b) Moped plates shall:

(1) Have the letters "NH" and the word "MOPED"; and

(2) Have one to 5 alpha numerical characters.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12 (from Saf-C 514.23); renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.24); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.25)

Saf-C 513.26 Motor Carrier Plate.

(a) Motor carrier plates shall be issued to vehicles registered pursuant to RSA 375-A:17 and RSA 376:24.

(b) Motor carrier plates shall:

(1) Have the letters "NH" and the word "CARRIER"; and

(2) Have one to 4 numerals.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12 (from Saf-C 514.24); renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.25 ); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.26)

Saf-C 513.27 Motorcycle Plate.

(a) Motorcycle plates shall be issued to vehicles described in RSA 259:63 .

(b) Motorcycle plates shall have the letters "NH" and the word "MOTORCYCLE".

(1) Have one to 5 alpha numerical characters; and

(2) If a vanity plate, have one to 5 characters that conform with the requirements of Saf-C 513.62(c).

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12 (from Saf-C 514.25); renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.26); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.27)

Saf-C 513.28 Motorcycle or Moped Dealer Plate.

(a) Motorcycle or moped dealer plates shall be issued to vehicles registered pursuant to RSA 261:113.

(b) Motorcycle or moped dealer plates shall:

(1) Have the letters "NH" and the word "MOTORCYCLE"; and

(2) Have 5 characters, the first of which shall be the letter "M", the last of which shall be a letter, and the remainder of which shall be numerals.

(c) The letter “M” shall designate the motorcycle or moped dealer plate, the numerals shall designate the register number of the particular motorcycle or moped dealer, and the final letter shall designate the particular plate in that dealer's series.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12 (from Saf-C 514.26); renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.27); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.27)

Saf-C 513.29 Multi-Use Decal Plates. Multi-Use decal plates authorized under RSA 261-B or RSA 261-C shall:

(a) Have up to 5 numerical or alpha characters, none of which shall be preceded solely by zeros;

(b) If a vanity plate as defined in Saf-C 508, have up to 5 characters that otherwise conform to the requirements of Saf-C 513.62(c);

(d) If a veteran vanity plate, shall have 1 to 5 characters that otherwise conform to the requirements of Saf-C 513.62(c).

Source. #10135, eff 5-23-12; renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.28); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.28)

Saf-C 513.30 Municipal Police Department Plate. Municipal police department plates shall be issued to vehicles owned by a municipal police department and operated by municipal police officers pursuant to RSA 261:91.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12 (from Saf-C 514.28); renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.29); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.29)

Saf-C 514.31 National Guard Plate.

(a) National guard plates shall be issued to vehicles owned by a member, active or retired, of the New Hampshire national guard pursuant to RSA 261:91.

(b) National guard plates shall:

(1) Have the words "NATIONAL GUARD" on the left vertical border;

(2) Have the distinctive "MINUTE MAN" symbol; and

(3) Have one to 4 numerals.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12 (from Saf-C 514.29); renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.30); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.30)

Saf-C 513.32 New and Used Motor Vehicle Dealer.

(a) Motor vehicle dealer plates shall be issued to vehicles registered pursuant to RSA 261:104.

(b) Motor vehicle dealer plates shall:

(1) Have the letters "DLR" on the left vertical border; and

(2) Have 2 to 6 characters, one or 2 of which shall be letters, and the remainder of which shall be numerals.

(c) The numerals shall designate the register number of the particular dealer and the letter(s) shall designate the particular plate in that dealer’s series.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12 (from Saf-C 514.30); renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.31); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.31)

Saf-C 513.33 Passenger Plate.

(a) Passenger plates shall be issued to vehicles registered pursuant to RSA 261:52, unless otherwise specified in these rules.

(b) Passenger plates shall:

(1) Have one to 7 numerical or alpha numerical characters, none of which shall be preceded solely by zeros; and

(2) If a vanity plate, have one to 7 characters that conform with the requirements of Saf-C 513.62(c).

(c) The use of passenger plates on pickup trucks shall not classify the vehicle as a passenger type vehicle for the purpose of width restrictions set forth in RSA 266:12.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12 (from Saf-C 514.31); renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.32); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.32)

Saf-C 513.34 Permanent Local Plate.

(a) Permanent local plates shall be issued to vehicles of local or county government, a school district, volunteer fire department, the civil air patrol, or a public or private educational institution used for the purpose of student driver training pursuant to RSA 261:92.

(b) Permanent local plates shall have 6 characters, the first of which shall be the letter "G", and the remainder of which shall be numerals.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12 (from Saf-C 514.32); renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.33); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.33)

Saf-C 513.35 Permanent Motorcycle Plate.

(a) Permanent motorcycle plates shall be issued to motorcycles of local, county or state government, a school district, volunteer fire department, the civil air patrol, or a public or private educational institution used for the purpose of student driver training pursuant to RSA 261:92.

(b) Permanent motorcycle plates shall have 3 to 5 characters, the first 2 of which shall be the letters "MC", and the remainder of which shall be numerals.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12 (from Saf-C 514.33); renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.34); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.34)

Saf-C 513.36 Permanent National Guard Plate.

(a) Permanent national guard plates shall be issued to vehicles owned and operated by the New Hampshire national guard.

(b) Permanent national guard plates shall:

(1) Have the words “OFFICIAL” on the left vertical border; and

(2) Have 3 to 6 characters, the first 2 of which shall be the letters "NG", and the remainder of which shall be numerals.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12 (from Saf-C 514.34); renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.35); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.35)

Saf-C 513.37 Permanent Unlisted Plate. Permanent unlisted plates shall be issued to vehicles owned by entities described in RSA 261:92 upon request and in accordance with the requirements set forth in Saf-C 504.04(c). Permanent unlisted plates shall also be issued to law enforcement agents of the federal government or other states.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12 (from Saf-C 514.35); renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.36); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.36)

Saf-C 513.38 Postmaster Plate.

(a) Postmaster plates shall be issued, upon request, to one vehicle of a current postmaster.

(b) Postmaster plates shall be vanity plates which have the 5 numerals of the postmaster's zip code.

(c) Postmaster plates shall be surrendered to the department at the normal expiration date of the vehicle registration immediately following the termination of postmaster status.

(d) If a city has multiple zip codes, the postmaster shall be authorized to assign the remaining zip codes to postal carriers. A postal carrier shall surrender the plates to the department at the normal expiration date of the vehicle registration immediately following their termination as a postal carrier.

(e) In the event a current postmaster does not wish to obtain a postmaster plate, they may request the department to issue a postmaster plate to a previous postmaster or to a postal carrier. The postmaster plates shall expire and be surrendered to the department immediately following the termination of the current postmaster's status.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12 (from Saf-C 514.36); renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.37); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.37)

Saf-C 513.39 Former Prisoner of War Plate.

(a) Former prisoner of war plates shall be issued to a vehicle owned by a former prisoner of war pursuant to RSA 261:86, I(c).

(b) Former prisoner of war plates shall:

(1) Have the letters "POW" on the left vertical border;

(2) Have 3 horizontal barbed-wire symbols; and

(3) Have 3 numerals.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500), EXPIRED: 10-17-11

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12 (from Saf-C 514.37); renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.38); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.38)

Saf-C 513.40 Purple Heart Plate.

(a) Purple heart plates shall be issued to a vehicle owned by a person who was awarded the Purple Heart medal pursuant to RSA 261:86, I(d).

(b) Purple heart plates shall:

(1) Have the purple heart medal with the words "PURPLE HEART" on the left vertical border; and

(2) Have one to 4 alpha numerical characters.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12 (from Saf-C 514.38); renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.39); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.39)

Saf-C 513.41 Purple Heart Motorcycle Plate.

(a) Purple heart motorcycle plates shall be issued to a motorcycle owned by a person who was awarded the Purple Heart medal pursuant to RSA 261:86, I(d).

(b) Purple heart motorcycle plates shall:

(1) Have the purple heart medal with the words “PURPLE HEART” on the left vertical border; and

(2) Have one to 3 alpha numerical characters.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12 (from Saf-C 514.39); renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.40); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.40)

Saf-C 513.42 Repair Plate.

(a) Repair plates shall be issued to vehicles registered pursuant to RSA 261:136.

(b) Repair plates shall have 6 characters, the first of which shall be the letter "R", the last of which shall be a letter, and the remainder of which shall be numerals.

(c) The letter "R" shall designate the repair plate, the numerals shall designate the register number of the particular repairer, and the final letter shall designate the particular plate in that repairer's series.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12 (from Saf-C 514.40); renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.41); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.41)

Saf-C 5134.43 Repair Plate - Supplemental.

(a) A supplemental repair plate shall be issued to repairers as described in Saf-C 2005.02 and Saf-C 2005.03.

(b) Supplemental repair plates shall have 6 characters, the first 2 of which shall be the letters “RS”, and the remainder of which shall be numerals.

(c) The letters "RS" shall designate the supplemental repair plate and the numerals shall designate the register number of the particular repairer.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12 (from Saf-C 514.41); renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.42); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.42)

Saf-C 513.44 School Bus Plate.

(a) School bus plates shall be issued to vehicles described in RSA 261:141, III(q).

(b) School bus plates shall have 6 characters, 2 of which shall be the letters "SB", and the remainder of which shall be numerals.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12 (from Saf-C 514.42); renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.43); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.43)

Saf-C 513.45 Senate Plate.

(a) Senate plates shall be issued to members of the New Hampshire senate pursuant to RSA 261:90.

(b) In addition to the requirements set forth in RSA 261:90, senate plates shall:

(1) Have the word "SENATE";

(2) Have the years of term;

(3) Have a numeral from one to 24 corresponding to the number of the senatorial district; and

(4) Have the state seal.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12 (from Saf-C 514.43); renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.44); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.44)

Saf-C 513.46 Sheriff Plate.

(a) Sheriff plates shall be issued, upon request, to vehicles owned by a sheriff's department and operated by county or deputy sheriffs pursuant to RSA 261:91.

(b) Sheriff plates shall:

(1) Have the word "SHERIFF";

(2) Have one or 2 numerals; and

(3) Have the name of the county.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12 (from Saf-C 514.43); renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.45); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.45)

Saf-C 513.47 Sheriff Motorcycle Plate.

(a) Sheriff motorcycle plates shall be issued, upon request, to motorcycles owned by a sheriff's department and operated by county or deputy sheriffs pursuant to RSA 261:91.

(b) Sheriff motorcycle plates shall:

(1) Have the word "SHERIFF" on the upper border;

(2) Have the words "NH MC" on the lower border; and

(3) Have one to 3 numerals.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.46); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.46)

Saf-C 513.48 State Government Plate.

(a) State government plates shall be issued to state-owned vehicles pursuant to RSA 261:92.

(b) State government plates shall:

(1) Have the word "OFFICIAL" on the left vertical border; and

(2) Have one to 3 letters and one to 4 numerals.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.47); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.47)

Saf-C 513.49 State Police Plate.

(a) State police plates shall be issued to vehicles of the New Hampshire state police pursuant to RSA 261:91.

(b) State police plates shall:

(1) Have the words "DEPT. OF SAFETY" on the lower border;

(2) Have the words "STATE POLICE"; and

(3) Have one to 3 numerals.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12 renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.48); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.47); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.48)

Saf-C 513.50 State Police Motorcycle Plate.

(a) State police motorcycle plates shall be issued to motorcycles of the New Hampshire state police pursuant to RSA 261:91.

(b) State police motorcycle plates shall:

(1) Have the words "STATE POLICE" and "MOTORCYCLE"; and

(2) Have a numeral from one to 999.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.49); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.49)

Saf-C 513.51 Secretary of State Plate.

(a) Secretary of state plates shall be issued to vehicles of the secretary of state pursuant to RSA 261:90.

(b) In addition to the requirements set forth in RSA 261:90, secretary of state plates shall:

(1) Have the words "SECRETARY OF STATE";

(2) Have the years of term; and

(3) Have the state seal.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.50); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.50)

Saf-C 513.52 State Treasurer Plate.

(a) State treasurer plates shall be issued to vehicles of the state treasurer pursuant to RSA 261:90.

(b) In addition to the requirements set forth in RSA 261:90, state treasurer plates shall:

(1) Have the words "STATE TREASURER";

(2) Have the years of term; and

(3) Have the state seal.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.51); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.51)

Saf-C 513.53 Street Rod Plate.

(a) Street rod plates shall be issued to vehicles described in RSA 259:106-a.

(b) Street rod plates shall:

(1) Have the words "STREET ROD"; and

(2) Have a numeral from one to 999.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.52); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.52)

Saf-C 513.54 Superior Court Plate.

(a) Superior court plates shall, upon request to the commissioner’s office, be issued to one vehicle owned by each active member of the New Hampshire superior court pursuant to RSA 261:91.

(b) Superior court plates shall:

(1) Have one or 2 numerals;

(2) Have the words "SUPERIOR COURT" on the left vertical border; and

(3) Be distributed in ascending order pursuant to the appointment date of each justice.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.53); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.53)

Saf-C 513.55 Supreme Court Plate.

(a) Supreme court plates shall, upon request to the commissioner’s office, be issued to one vehicle owned by each active member of the New Hampshire supreme court pursuant to RSA 261:91.

(b) Supreme court plates shall:

(1) Have the words "SUPREME COURT" on the left vertical border;

(2) Have one numeral; and

(3) Be distributed in ascending order pursuant to the appointment date of each justice on the supreme court bench, except that the chief justice shall always be issued the lowest number.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.54); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.54)

Saf-C 513.56 Temporary Plate.

(a) Any resident of this state who intends to purchase a vehicle in another state or from another person or who is unable to register a vehicle because of limited hours of operation of the town clerk in the town where the person resides may apply to the division or its substation or authorized agent nearest his or her residence for a registration to drive said vehicle on the ways of the state in an unregistered condition.

(b) Twenty day temporary plates shall be issued to vehicles registered pursuant to RSA 261:57.

(1) Have the letters "NH" and "TEMP";

(2) Have 6 numerals; and

(3) Reflect the date of expiration.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.55); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.55)

Saf-C 513.57 Trailer Plate.

(a) Trailer plates shall be issued to vehicles described in RSA 259:113.

(b) Trailer plates shall:

(1) Have 6 alpha numerical characters, one of which shall be the letter "T"; and

(2) If a vanity plate, have the word "TRAILER" on the left vertical border, followed by 6 characters that conform with the requirements of Saf-C 513.62(c).

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.56); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.57)

Saf-C 513.58 Transporter Plate.

(a) Transporter plates shall be issued to vehicles registered pursuant to RSA 261:115.

(b) Transporter plates shall have 6 characters, the first of which shall be the letter "T", the last of which shall be a letter, and the remainder of which shall be numerals.

(c) The letter “T” shall designate the transporter plate, the numerals shall designate the register number of the particular transporter, and the final letter shall designate the particular plate in that transporter's series.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.57); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.58)

Saf-C 513.59 United States Congressman Plate.

(a) United States congressman plates shall be issued to vehicles of members of the United States House of Representatives pursuant to RSA 261:90.

(b) In addition to the requirements set forth in RSA 261:90, United States congressman plates shall:

(1) Have the words "U.S. CONGRESS";

(2) Have the state seal;

(3) Have the numeral one or 2; and

(4) Have the years of term on the lower border.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.58); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.59)

Saf-C 513.60 United States Senator Plate.

(a) United States senator plates shall be issued to vehicles of members of the United States Senate pursuant to RSA 261:90.

(b) In addition to the requirements set forth in RSA 261:90, United States senator plates shall:

(1) Have the words "U.S. SENATE";

(2) Have the state seal;

(3) Have the numeral one or 2; and

(4) Have the years of term on the lower border.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.59); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.60)

Saf-C 513.61 Utility Dealer Plate.

(a) In accordance with RSA 261:121, utility dealer plates shall be used only for moving non-motorized vehicles, modular buildings, or chassis with specialized equipment which are either owned or not owned by the utility dealer for business purposes, including but not limited to delivery, demonstration, sale, or repair.

(b) Utility dealer plates shall have 6 characters, the first of which shall be the letter "U", the last of which shall be a letter, and the remainder of which shall be numerals.

(c) The letter "U" shall designate the utility dealer plate, the numerals shall designate the register number of the particular utility dealer, and the final letter shall designate the particular plate in that utility dealer's series.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.61); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.61)

Saf-C 513.62 Initial or Vanity Registration Plate.

(a) Pursuant to RSA 261:89, an initial or vanity registration plate shall be issued in lieu of the classifications listed in (b) below, provided that the applicant has complied with the requirements of Saf-C 508 and paragraph (c) below.

(b) Initial or vanity plates shall be available for the following classifications, pursuant to (a) above:

(1) Passenger plates;

(2) Commercial plates;

(3) Antique plates;

(4) Motorcycle plates;

(5) Veteran’s plates, to include disabled veteran’s plates;

(6) Trailer plates;

(7) Street rod plates;

(8) Walking disability plates, including motorcycle plates;

(9) Purple heart plates, including motorcycle plates;

(10) Apportioned plates;

(11) National Guard plates;

(12) Active duty military plates;

(13) Conservation plates;

(14) State park plates;

(15) Conservation park plates;

(16) Disabled veteran motorcycle plates;

(17) Decal plates; and

(18) Veteran decal plates.

(1) Include a zero;

(2) According to the plain and ordinary meaning of the characters on the vanity registration plate, expressly refers to or is commonly associated with any of the following subjects, in any language, whether read forward, backward, by mirror image or by phonetic spelling:

a. Intimate body parts or genitals;

b. Profane or vulgar sexual or excretory acts or functions;

c. Words or terms of profanity or obscenity;

d. Advocating violence;

e. Illegal activities;

f. Illegal drugs or intoxicants;

g. Gangs; or

h. Racial, ethnic, religious, gender or, sexual orientation slur, discrimination, genocide, hatred, or bigotry;

(3) Have more than 7 characters;

(4) Have more than 2 ampersands, plus signs, or minus signs, and which shall not be consecutive, such as &&;

(5) Have any characters other than ampersands, numerals, plus signs, minus signs, or letters;

(6) Have only numerals or only numerals and ampersands, plus signs, or minus signs; and

(7) Have characters or combinations of characters which may cause difficulty of distinction or identification.

(d) The director or designee shall recall any initial or vanity registration plate that has been issued which does not conform with the requirements of (c) above, regardless of when the plate was originally issued, as follows:

(1) The director shall notify in writing any person whose initial or vanity registration plate is being recalled. The notification shall identify the non-conformity of the plate and explain the procedure for obtaining another plate;

(2) Any person whose initial or vanity registration plate has been recalled shall elect to receive either a refund or a credit of the special vanity plate service fee for the prorated remaining registration period; and

(3) Upon the surrender of an initial or vanity registration plate that has been recalled, or 30 days after notification as noted in (d)(1) above, the temporary vanity plate shall be invalidated, and the applicant shall receive a number plate of the same classification type for the remaining registration period at no additional cost.

(e) A person whose initial or vanity registration plate has been recalled may submit a written request to the director setting forth a detailed explanation as to the reasons why such an initial or vanity registration plate should be issued. The director's decision shall be final.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #10635, INTERIM, eff 7-14-14, EXPIRED: 1-12-15

New. #10769, eff 1-21-15; amd by #12581, eff 7-20-18; amd by #12914, eff 11-6-19 (formerly Saf-C 514.61); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.62)

Saf-C 513.63 Veteran Plate.

(a) Veteran plates shall be issued to a motor vehicle registered pursuant to RSA 261:87-b.

(b) Veteran plates shall:

(1) Have the word "VETERAN" on the upper border;

(2) Have the letter "V", followed by one to 5 alpha numerical characters; and

(3) If a vanity plate, have one to 6 characters that conform with the requirements of Saf-C 513.62(c).

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); amd by #8999, eff 9-29-07; amd by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.62); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.63)

Saf-C 513.64 Veteran Motorcycle Plate.

(a) Veteran motorcycle plates shall be issued to a motorcycle registered pursuant to RSA 261:87-b.

(b) Veteran motorcycle plates shall:

(1) Have the word "VETERAN" on the upper border;

(2) Have the letter "V", followed by one to 4 alpha numerical characters; and

(3) If a vanity plate, have one to 4 characters that conform with the requirements of Saf-C 513.62(c).

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.63); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.64)

Saf-C 513.65 Walking Disability Plate.

(a) Walking disability plates shall be issued to vehicles or motorcycles owned by an applicant with a walking disability pursuant to RSA 261:88.

(b) Walking disability plates for vehicles shall:

(1) Have the statutorily-required universal symbol of accessibility; and

(2) Have one to 4 alpha numerical characters.

(1) Have the statutorily-required universal symbol of accessibility;

(2) Have one to 3 alpha numerical characters; and

(3) Have the word “MOTORCYCLE” on the lower border.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.64); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.65)

Saf-C 513.66 Wholesale Plate.

(a) Wholesale plates shall be issued to vehicles registered pursuant to RSA 261:140-a.

(b) Wholesale plates shall have 6 characters, the first 2 of which shall be the letters "WO" and the remainder of which shall be numerals.

(c) The letters “WO” shall designate the wholesale plate and the numerals shall designate the register number of the particular wholesale dealer.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.65); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.66)

Saf-C 513.67 Conservation Number Plates.

(a) A special conservation plate or special vanity conservation plate shall be issued to vehicles, in lieu of other plate types, pursuant to RSA 261:97-a.

(b) Plates shall be renewed on an annual basis for $30 per set.

Source. #10135, eff 5-23-12; renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.66); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.67)

Saf 513.68 Special Registration Plate Symbol. Pursuant to RSA 261:75-c, a special registration plate symbol shall be issued, upon request, to private passenger vehicles, recreational vehicles, and motorcycles for the purpose of benefitting the state park system. The special registration plate symbol shall serve as a character in the registration number and issued in accordance with the requirements of RSA 261:75-c.

Source. #10135, eff 5-23-12; renumbered by #12914 (formerly Saf-C 514.67); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 514.68)

PART Saf-C 514 REGISTRATION PLATES

Saf-C 514.01 Color of Plates.

(a) Registration plates shall have color combinations as follows:

(1) Temporary 20 day plate issued by the department - brown on white; and

(2) Supplemental repair plate issued by the department – orange on white.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 515.01)

Saf-C 514.02 Number of Plates.

(a) The department shall issue 2 registration plates except for the following:

(1) Trailer plates;

(2) Dealer plates, all classes;

(3) Motorcycle plates;

(4) Moped plates;

(5) Motor carrier plates;

(6) Temporary plates;

(7) Tractor plates;

(8) Street rod plates; and

(9) Construction equipment plates.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 515.02)

Saf-C 514.03 Location of Plates.

(a) All registration plates shall be securely affixed to the vehicle and shall be mounted so that the characters appear right-side up.

(b) If 2 registration plates are issued, one each shall be placed on the front and rear of the vehicle in the spaces provided by the manufacturer.

(c) Notwithstanding (b) above, if the vehicle does not have a manufacturer's space provided or if the vehicle has a snowplow mounted which would obscure the manufacturer's mounting bracket, the following shall apply:

(1) The registration plates shall be affixed in a clearly visible location which permits easy identification; and

(2) The rear plate shall be affixed so that it is illuminated by the white license plate light whenever the headlamps or parking lights are illuminated.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 515.03)

Saf-C 514.04 Display of Original Plate on Antique Motor Vehicles, Motorcycles and Trailers.

(a) An applicant for an antique motor vehicle, motorcycle, or trailer plate may request a permit, pursuant to RSA 261:89-a, to display a registration plate which was issued in the same year that the antique motor vehicle, motorcycle, or trailer was manufactured.

(b) Each applicant shall submit the following:

(1) A current antique motor vehicle, motorcycle, or trailer registration; and

(2) The number of the antique plate to be displayed on the antique motor vehicle, motorcycle, or trailer.

(d) The registration plate issued in the same year of manufacture of the antique motor vehicle, motorcycle, or trailer shall be displayed in accordance with RSA 261:89-a.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 515.04)

Saf-C 514.05 Location of Decals.

(a) Validation decals issued to a motor vehicle, semi-trailer, or trailer renewal registration shall be affixed to the registration plate. The decals shall reflect the month and year of expiration of the registration.

(b) Validation decals issued to a motorcycle shall be affixed to the registration plate.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 515.05)

Saf-C 514.06 Obstruction of Registration Plate. No person shall operate a vehicle in this state with a registration plate that is obstructed from view in any fashion.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 515.06)

Saf-C 514.07 Time for Display. The owner of a properly registered vehicle for the succeeding year may display the registration plates or decals for that year in place of those plates or decals of the current year. In such an event the registrant shall carry both the current and succeeding certificates of registration in the vehicle.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 515.07)

Saf-C 514.08 Exchanging Registration Plate.

(a) No registration plate, once issued, shall be exchanged from one person to another, from one vehicle to another, or for a different registration plate except as required by statute or these rules.

(b) Upon expiration of the registration, the registration plate assigned to such registration shall not be issued to a person other than the prior registrant for a period of at least 30 days subsequent to the last day of the expiration month.

(1) Issued the same registration plate for a subsequently registered vehicle if the registrant is the first named person designated on the New Hampshire registration certificate bearing the registration plate being transferred;

(2) Allowed to transfer a registration plate to the transferee if the transfer meets the provisions of (f) below; or

(3) Allowed to transfer a registration plate to the transferee, if the transferee submits:

a. A written statement from the transferor-registrant releasing the registration plate and waiving all rights to transfer credits; and

b. The transferor's registration certificate.

(d) In the case of (b) above, the transferor shall waive all rights to transfer credits which may accrue as provided in RSA 261:150.

(e) Pursuant to RSA 261:66, the spouse of the registrant may request for a period of at least 30 days subsequent to the last day of the expiration month, for the issuance of the same registration number and plate to any vehicle owned by the spouse, provided the registration number and plate is appropriate to the particular class of vehicle.

(f) In the case of a transfer of a lease registration, a person may receive transfer credits as provided in RSA 261:66, IV and RSA 261:150, III, provided one of the following applies:

(1) The person listed as the primary owner on the new registration is the same as one of the lessees on the prior lease agreement;

(2) The person listed as the lessee on the new registration is the primary owner on the prior registration; or

(3) The person listed as the lessee on both registrations is the same.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 515.08)

Saf-C 514.09 Recall of Registration Number. Notwithstanding any rule to the contrary, the department shall recall any registration plate or series of plates, in cases of, but not limited to, defect, mistake or duplication. In such cases, a replacement plate or plates and corrected certificate of registration shall be immediately issued.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500) ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 515.09)

PART Saf-C 515 REPLACEMENT REGISTRATION PLATE

Saf-C 515.01 Application, Data Required.

(a) A registrant applying for a replacement registration plate shall furnish the following on the prescribed form:

(1) Name and address;

(2) Certification that the plate issued has been lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed;

(3) Whether the loss has been reported to a local police department and the name of such department;

(4) The registration plate number and type; and

(5) Signature of the registrant.

(b) The application form shall be submitted, in person to a substation or authorized municipal agent or, in person or by mail, to:

The Division of Motor Vehicles

23 Hazen Drive

Concord, N.H. 03305.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); amd by #8999, eff 9-29-07; amd by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 516.01)

Saf-C 515.02 Issuance of Stolen Replacement Plate.

(a) Upon receipt of an application for a replacement plate for a vehicle to which one plate was originally issued, the department shall issue a registration plate with a different number, if the registration plate was reported to a law enforcement agency as stolen. The number of the stolen registration plate shall not be reissued until the registrant's time for registration renewal.

(b) Upon receipt of an application for one replacement plate for a vehicle to which 2 plates were originally issued, the department shall issue 2 registration plates with a different number, if the registration plate was reported to a law enforcement agency as stolen. The number of the stolen registration plate shall not be reissued until the registrant’s time for registration renewal.

(c) Upon receipt of an application for 2 replacement plates for a vehicle to which 2 plates were originally issued, the department shall issue 2 registration plates with a different number, if the registration plates were reported to a law enforcement agency as stolen. The number of the stolen registration plates shall not be reissued until the registrant's time for registration.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); amd by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 516.02)

Saf-C 515.03 Issuance of Lost Replacement Plate.

(a) Upon receipt of an application for a replacement plate for a vehicle to which one plate was originally issued, the department shall immediately have a matching replacement plate manufactured and forwarded to the registrant, unless the registrant requests a registration plate with a different number.

(b) Upon receipt of an application for one replacement plate for a vehicle to which 2 plates were originally issued, the department shall immediately have a matching replacement plate manufactured and forwarded to the registrant, unless the registrant requests 2 registration plates with a different number.

(c) Upon receipt of an application for 2 replacement plates for a vehicle to which 2 plates were originally issued, the department shall immediately have a matching set of replacement plates manufactured and forwarded to the registrant, unless the registrant requests 2 registration plates with a different number.

(d) When a registrant requests one or 2 replacement plates with the same number, because they believe the plate(s) are lost, the registrant shall release the department from any and all liability in the event any action is taken which indicates that the plate(s) for which the replacements are issued are stolen.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 516.03)

Saf-C 515.04 Defective Decal, Registration Plate. In the event a registrant receives a defective decal or registration plate, the registrant shall return the defective decal or registration plate to the department. The registrant shall be issued a substitute decal or registration plate without charge.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 516.04)

PART Saf-C 516 OPERATION OF UNINSPECTED MOTOR VEHICLE

Saf-C 516.01 Permit, Where Submitted. Permit forms to operate an uninspected motor vehicle shall be submitted, in person to a substation or authorized municipal agent or, in person or by mail, to:

The Division of Motor Vehicles

23 Hazen Drive

Concord, N.H. 03305.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #8999, eff 9-29-07; ss by #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 517.01)

Saf-C 516.02 Permit, Data Required.

(a) An applicant for a permit to operate an uninspected motor vehicle shall furnish the following to the department:

(1) Name and address;

(2) Full description of the vehicle; and

(3) Certification that the vehicle is safe for highway use.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 517.02)

Saf-C 516.03 Cause for Issuance of Permit.

(a) A permit to operate an uninspected motor vehicle shall be issued to:

(1) A registrant who will be out-of-state during the entire month of inspection; or

(2) A registrant whose vehicle is uninspected and whose month of inspection has passed.

(b) The permit shall only authorize operation of an uninspected vehicle, provided the vehicle is properly registered, during the time interval stated, not to exceed 30 days.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); amd by #8999, eff 9-29-07; amd by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12 (paras (a) & (b))

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 517.03)

Saf-C 516.04 48-Hour Permit. Notwithstanding any other rule to the contrary, upon receipt of the information set forth in Saf-C 516.02, a permit to operate an uninspected motor vehicle shall be issued to a person for a period not to exceed 48 hours, for the sole purpose of taking the vehicle to an authorized inspection station, provided the vehicle is properly registered. No person shall be issued a permit pursuant to this section more than once in a single registration period.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #8999, eff 9-29-07; ss by #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 517.04)

PART Saf-C 517 TWENTY DAY PERMITS

Saf-C 517.01 Application for a Twenty Day Permit.

(a) The department shall furnish application forms for 20 day permits at the division of motor vehicles, 23 Hazen Drive, Concord, N.H. 03305 and at any substation.

(b) The application for a 20 day permit shall include the following:

(1) Name, address, date of birth, and driver license number;

(2) Proof of identity, as described in Saf-C 517.03;

(3) Description of the vehicle, including:

a. Make, model, color;

b. Vehicle identification number; and

c. Year of manufacture;

(4) Name and legal address of person selling the vehicle;

(5) Proof of ownership;

(6) Certification by the applicant that they are a resident of New Hampshire, and that they have not previously applied for or been issued a 20 day permit for the vehicle;

(7) A statement that the vehicle meets all New Hampshire inspection requirements and is in safe operating condition;

(8) A statement that all the information on the application is true; and

(9) Signature of the owner.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); amd by #8999, eff 9-29-07; amd by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 518.01)

Saf-C 517.02 Proof of Residency. Upon submitting the application as set forth above, the owner shall furnish proof of New Hampshire residency in accordance with RSA 263:5-e.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 518.02)

Saf-C 517.03 Proof of Identity.

(a) Upon submitting the application as set forth above, the owner shall furnish positive proof of identification to the department.

(b) Proof shall include one or more of the following:

(1) Current driver license or driver license which has expired no more than 12 months prior to the date of application;

(2) Current passport;

(3) Military discharge papers;

(4) Current non-driver identification card or non-driver identification card which has expired no more than 12 months prior to the date of application;

(5) A birth certificate;

(6) Military identification card;

(7) A government issued identification;

(8) An employee photo identification card;

(9) Permanent resident card; or

(10) Naturalization certificate.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 518.03)

Saf-C 517.04 Vehicle Purchased from New Hampshire Dealer. No 20 day permit shall be issued to a vehicle purchased or intended to be purchased from a New Hampshire dealer.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 518.04)

Saf-C 517.05 Issuance of Permit. Upon receipt of the materials set forth above and the statutory fee, the department shall issue a 20 day permit and temporary registration plate. The permit shall reflect the information set forth in Saf-C 517.01.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 518.05)

PART Saf-C 518 REGISTRATION BY MUNICIPAL AGENTS

Saf-C 518.01 Eligibility. In order to be eligible for appointment as a municipal registration agent, an applicant shall be a town or city clerk, or other municipal official designated by the municipality to issue motor vehicle registration permits.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 519.01)

Saf-C 518.02 Application.

(a) Each applicant for appointment as a municipal agent pursuant to RSA 261:74-a, shall furnish the following to the department:

(1) Name, address, and official title;

(2) A request that the applicant be appointed a municipal agent;

(3) A list of all employees whom the applicant wishes to register vehicles, as authorized by the director;

(4) Certification by the applicant that the applicant:

a. Has read PART Saf-C 518;

b. Is familiar with the requirements set forth therein;

c. Will comply with all of the requirements if the applicant is appointed a municipal agent;

d. Will ensure that all employees engaged in registering vehicles under the applicant’s direction comply with the requirements; and

e. Understand that the applicant will be held responsible for the performance of the employees; and

(5) Signature of the applicant.

(b) Each application shall be accompanied by a letter from the governing body of the city or town in which the applicant is employed. The letter shall approve the appointment of the applicant as a municipal agent.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 519.02)

Saf-C 518.03 Interview.

(a) Upon submission of an application that might indicate a lack in qualification or fitness for appointment as a municipal agent, the director shall require an applicant to appear for a personal interview.

(b) The director shall inform the applicant in writing of the interview. The written notice shall include the date, time, and location of the interview.

(c) In the event an applicant refuses or neglects to appear for a scheduled interview, the director shall deny the applicant’s application.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 519.03)

Saf-C 518.04 Appointment.

(a) The director shall review each application submitted pursuant to Saf-C 518.02 and the results of any interview conducted pursuant to Saf-C 518.03. Following the review, the director shall determine whether to appoint an applicant as a municipal agent.

(b) No appointment shall be effective without the approval of the commissioner.

(c) No appointment shall be effective, regardless of any effective date noted in any certificate of appointment, until the appointee:

(1) Signs the contract required by Saf-C 518.05;

(2) Completes the training requirements set forth in Saf-C 518.06; and

(3) Files the bond required by Saf-C 518.08.

(d) Each appointment shall be conditioned upon the appointee's adherence to all aspects of the contract required by Saf-C 518.05, as well as all the requirements set forth in these rules pertaining to the duties and responsibilities of a municipal agent. Any appointment shall be revoked pursuant to RSA 261:74-f, II, for failure to adhere to the contract or failure to comply with all applicable requirements.

(e) All appointments shall expire in accordance with RSA 261:74-a, unless revoked pursuant to RSA 261:74-b or 74-f or these rules.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 519.04)

Saf-C 518.05 Contract.

(a) Any person appointed as a municipal agent pursuant to Saf-C 518.04 shall sign a contract which shall set forth the terms and conditions of their agency.

(b) The contract shall also be signed by the director.

(c) The contract shall not be construed as a waiver of any requirement or right imposed upon, or accorded to any municipal agent, or the division pursuant to RSA 261:74-a-74-g or these rules.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 519.05)

Saf-C 518.06 Training.

(a) Upon appointment, each municipal agent shall complete an initial training program, which shall be conducted at the division of motor vehicles, 23 Hazen Drive, Concord, New Hampshire, or such other location as the director shall determine. Each municipal agent shall also be required to complete refresher courses as necessary, which shall be conducted at the same location or such other location as the director shall determine.

(b) Each employee of a municipal agent who will be responsible for registering vehicles shall complete the initial training program set forth in this section before engaging in the registration of any vehicle.

(d) Upon successful completion of the initial training program, the municipal agent shall be issued a certificate of appointment.

(e) Upon successful completion of the initial training program, each employee of the municipal agent shall be issued a certificate indicating successful completion.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); amd by #8999, eff 9-29-07; amd by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 519.06)

Saf-C 518.07 Re-Training.

(a) In the event a municipal agent or employee is deficient in any area necessary to the completion of the registration process assigned to the municipal agent, the director shall require the municipal agent or employee to undergo re-training.

(b) Depending upon the areas of deficiency, re-training shall consist of one or more of the following:

(1) Repeat the training program set forth in Saf-C 518.06;

(2) Repeat any portion of the training program; or

(3) Undergo further training, the substance of which shall be determined by the director.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 519.07)

Saf-C 518.08 Bond.

(a) Before any appointment shall become effective, each municipal agent shall file a bond with the director as set forth in this section.

(b) The bond shall be issued by a surety company authorized to engage in business in the state of New Hampshire.

(d) The bond shall be conditioned upon the municipal agent's prompt payment of all registration fees owed to the division by virtue of their collection by the municipal agent or employee, or by virtue of the municipal agent's or employee's issuance of any vehicle registration.

(e) Each municipal agent and its staff shall each be bonded to indemnify the state in case of loss, as set forth in RSA 261:74-g, VI.

(f) The amount of the bond(s) shall be:

(1) Municipal agent - $10,000;

(2) Deputy municipal agent - $10,000; and

(3) Each staff member - $5,000.

(g) Each bond filed shall be kept in full force and effect by the municipal agent and its staff.

(h) The director shall suspend the appointment of any municipal agent, after notice and a hearing, resulting in the determination that:

(1) The bond filed by the municipal agent has been cancelled or allowed to lapse; or

(2) The bond filed by the municipal agent no longer protects the interest of the state of New Hampshire.

(i) Revocation or suspension pursuant to (h) above shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of RSA 261:74-f, III.

(j) In the event a bond is amended or renewed, the municipal agent shall forward a copy of the cover page of the bond to the department, setting forth any changes.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 519.08)

Saf-C 518.09 Validation Stamps.

(a) Each municipal agent shall be issued validation stamps.

(b) No stamps shall be issued until the municipal agent has submitted a $25 deposit for each stamp.

(c) All stamps shall be returned to the director upon revocation, suspension, or expiration of a municipal agent's appointment, or upon the municipal agent’s resignation.

(d) Upon return of each stamp issued, the director shall, if the stamp is in good working order, return the deposit to the municipal agent.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 519.09)

Saf-C 518.10 Procedural Manual.

(a) Upon issuance of the municipal agent’s certificate of appointment, each municipal agent shall be issued a procedural manual.

(b) Each municipal agent and employee(s) shall adhere to all the procedures set forth in the manual. Municipal agents shall keep the manual updated in accordance with all supplements and amendments issued by the department, and shall surrender the manual upon revocation, suspension, expiration, or resignation of the appointment.

(c) Each municipal agent shall apprise themselves, and all employees authorized to register vehicles, of all material contained in the procedural manual, including all supplements or amendments.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 519.10)

Saf-C 518.11 Administration.

(a) In performing duties involving the registration of vehicles, each municipal agent and employee(s) shall comply with the requirements set forth in this section.

(b) Each municipal agent shall provide registration services to all New Hampshire residents regardless of the city or town in which they reside.

(d) No municipal agent shall accept permit fees from a person who does not reside in the municipal agent's city or town.

(e) A municipal agent may refuse to accept a check from any person when the municipal agent doubts the authenticity of the check or believes there is a likelihood that the account has been closed or contains insufficient funds.

(f) Each municipal agent shall only use official stamps, inks, and forms approved by the director.

(g) No municipal agent shall use a stamp issued to another municipal agent location.

(h) All errors in the registration process shall be corrected through the use of preprinted forms issued by the department and shall be completed in the municipal agent automation process system.

(i) Each municipal agent shall provide their own postage, stationery, and envelopes.

(j) Each municipal agent shall remind each person to whom a registration is issued to have the registrant’s vehicle inspected within the appropriate time.

(k) Each municipal agent shall maintain a working inventory of decals. No excess inventory shall be maintained by a municipal agent.

(l) For the purposes of (k) above, "excess inventory" means more than is necessary to meet the average registration volume plus 5 percent.

(m) Inventory size shall be determined by the director.

(n) Each municipal agent shall give 10 working days notice of the need to order inventory.

(o) Each municipal agent shall ensure that all forms are accurate, complete, and contain the appropriate signatures.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 519.11)

Saf-C 518.12 Office Hours.

(a) For the purposes of this section, "regular office hours" means consistently scheduled periods of time during which the public may register vehicles at the municipal agent's office.

(b) Each municipal agent shall maintain regular office hours.

(c) Upon issuance of the certificate of appointment, each municipal agent shall file a statement setting forth their regular office hours. The municipal agent shall promptly inform the department in writing of any changes in the regular office hours.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 519.12)

Saf-C 518.13 Equipment.

(a) Each municipal agent’s office shall at all times contain the equipment enumerated in this section. The equipment shall be supplied by the municipal agent, and shall be maintained in working condition.

(b) Each municipal agent shall have the following equipment:

(1) Typewriter or computer with printer;

(2) Adding machine with tape; and

(3) Locking file cabinet or other secure container.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 519.13)

Saf-C 518.14 Public Notice.

(a) For the purposes of this section, "posted in a prominent location" means that a sign is posted at or near the place in which the municipal agent transacts registration business with the public, in such a manner that the sign is clearly visible and likely to be noticed by the public.

(b) Each municipal agent shall display a sign in accordance with the requirements of (c) below. The sign shall be posted in a prominent location in the municipal agent's office and shall at all times remain free of all obstructions which would obscure it, or any part of it from public view.

(c) The sign shall be of such form and size as is necessary to inform the public of the fee assessed by the municipal agent pursuant to RSA 261:74-d.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 519.14)

Saf-C 518.15 Receipt of Inventory.

(a) Upon receipt of any inventory from the department, each municipal agent shall complete a report which shall verify receipt.

(b) The report shall be filed with the department on a verification report, furnished by the department.

(1) The date the inventory was received;

(2) The municipal agent's signature certifying receipt; and

(3) The identification of any missing or damaged inventory.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 519.15)

Saf-C 518.16 Documents.

(a) Each municipal agent shall forward the following to the department on a daily basis:

(1) The DMV copy of each registration certificate processed by the municipal agent; and

(2) A written summary which shall include:

a. The total amount of fees being forwarded;

b. The total number of registrations processed to obtain the fees; and

c. The municipal agent's signature, certifying the accuracy of the information contained in the summary.

(b) In addition to the documents required in (a) above, each municipal agent shall forward all fees owed to the department in accordance with the requirements set forth in Saf-C 518.21(b).

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); amd by #8999, eff 9-29-07; amd by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12 (paragraph (b))

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 519.16)

Saf-C 518.17 Personnel.

(a) Each municipal agent shall notify the department in writing of all employees who will be engaged in the process of registering vehicles. The department shall also be notified in writing of the termination, resignation, or retirement of the municipal agent or any employee.

(b) The notification required by this section shall initially be given with the application required by Saf-C 518.02.

(c) Each municipal agent shall notify the department of all changes affecting any personnel notification previously filed.

(d) In the event a new city or town clerk is elected who has not yet been appointed as a municipal agent, other employees who are certified to register vehicles in that city or town shall be allowed to continue uninterrupted as a municipal agent, until the new city or town clerk is appointed as a municipal agent.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 519.17)

Saf-C 518.18 Record Keeping.

(a) Each municipal agent shall keep a record of all registration certificates issued by the municipal agent or any employee, including:

(1) The date of registration;

(2) The last name of the registrant;

(3) The registration number; and

(4) The inventory issued.

(b) Each record shall be kept so as to compile all information necessary to complete the summaries required by Saf-C 518.16(a)(2).

(c) No municipal agent or employee(s) shall refuse or fail to provide the director, any auditor, or other person authorized by the director, with any records relating to the registration of any vehicles. The director may take the records in hand for inspection, or in order to photocopy.

(d) Any inspection conducted in accordance with this section shall be in compliance with RSA 261:74-e.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 519.18)

Saf-C 518.19 Security. Whenever a municipal agent's office is closed or unattended, all decals, stamps, and other registration materials shall be placed in a locking file cabinet or other secure container.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 519.19)

Saf-C 518.20 Issuance of Inventory. Registration inventory shall be issued by a municipal agent in the numerical sequence in which they are received from the department. In all cases, the lowest-numbered inventory in the municipal agent's possession shall be issued before any inventory with a higher number is issued.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 519.20)

Saf-C 518.21 Remittance.

(a) All registration fees received by a municipal agent, except those received in payment of the additional fee authorized by RSA 261:74-d, shall be remitted to the department as set forth in this section.

(b) All fees collected by a municipal agent shall be deposited in a state bank account established locally by the division in the name of the state of New Hampshire. The establishment of the account shall require governor and council approval.

(1) Endorsed by the municipal agent for deposit only, using a stamp provided by the department; and

(2) Deposited in the state account.

(d) When fees are paid by the customer to the municipal agent in cash, the cash shall be deposited in the state account.

(e) Each remittance by the municipal agent to the department shall include copies of registrations and other required documentation along with a copy of the bank deposit slip and bank receipt covering the remittance in question.

(f) Each remittance shall also be accompanied by an official credit or debit memorandum.

(g) All fees collected by a municipal agent shall be deposited in the state account on a daily basis unless the municipal agent demonstrates to the director in writing that a daily deposit constitutes a hardship.

(h) The director shall approve an alternate deposit schedule in accordance with (g) above but at no time will approval be given for a deposit schedule which covers more than a 3-day work period.

(i) Each municipal agent shall not hold for deposit an amount in excess of the bond required in Saf-C 518.08.

(j) Each municipal agent shall be responsible for depositing into the state account an amount equal to all registration fees processed by the municipal agent that day.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 519.21)

Saf-C 518.22 Overpayment by Municipal Agent.

(a) In the event a municipal agent forwards more money than is owed to the department in any remittance, the department shall issue a credit memo to the municipal agent.

(b) No credit memo shall be issued until the overage is verified by the department.

(c) A credit memo shall be used by a municipal agent to reduce the amount of a future remittance to the department. The remittance shall be reduced by the amount set forth in the credit memo.

(d) A credit memo shall be used by a municipal agent within 30 days of receipt and shall be submitted with the remittance to which it is applied.

(e) No credit memo shall be transferable.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03; ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 519.22)

Saf-C 518.23 Underpayment by Municipal Agent. In the event a municipal agent forwards less money than is owed to the department in any remittance, the department shall bill the municipal agent in the amount of the underpayment. The bill shall be paid by the municipal agent within 30 days of receipt.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 519.23)

Saf-C 518.24 Overpayment by Registrant. In the event a municipal agent collects more money than is owed to the department from any registrant, the department shall refund the amount directly to the registrant. At no time shall a municipal agent refund any state money directly to the registrant.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 519.24)

Saf-C 518.25 Underpayment by Registrant.

(a) In the event a municipal agent collects less money than is owed to the department from any registrant, the department shall bill the registrant directly for the amount of the underpayment.

(b) In the event a municipal agent is repeatedly delinquent or careless about collecting proper fees, the director shall revoke, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, the appointment of the municipal agent as provided in RSA 261:74-f.

(c) For the purposes of (b) above, the decision to revoke an appointment shall be based upon the evidence presented at a hearing, which shall include:

(1) Records of fee collection;

(2) Records of notification to the municipal agent of delinquency or improper fees; and

(3) Any other relevant evidence.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 519.25)

Saf-C 518.26 Suspensions - Insufficient Funds - Municipal Permit.

(a) A complaint against a registrant for a check drawn against insufficient funds shall be in writing.

(b) The complaint shall state:

(1) The date of the transaction;

(2) That there are insufficient funds for a check drawn to pay for a municipal permit;

(3) That a registered letter, return receipt requested, was mailed to the registrant more than 10 days prior to the date of the complaint;

(4) That the registrant has failed to make payment as of the date of the complaint;

(5) The registrant’s name, address, and registration number, if available; and

(6) Copies of the municipal permit issued and the insufficient check offered.

(c) After notice and opportunity for a hearing in accordance with Saf-C 203 and Saf-C 211.02, the director shall, if the allegations are substantiated or if the registrant fails to appear without cause, as specified in Saf-C 203.22, suspend the registrant’s registration. The suspension shall remain in effect until written evidence is received demonstrating reimbursement of the full amount due and any protest fees imposed.

Source. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 519.26)

Saf-C 518.27 Return of Inventory.

(a) By January 15 of each year, all decals in the possession of a municipal agent for the prior calendar year shall be returned to the department. The decals shall be reconciled with the department records documenting the issuance of the decals to the municipal agent. Other inventory shall be returned on request of the director.

(b) Each municipal agent shall be financially responsible for all decals and plates which cannot be accounted for through the reconciliation process set forth in this section at the rate of $32 per set.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12 (from Saf-C 519-26); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 519.27)

Saf-C 518.28 Limitation of Duties.

(a) For the purposes of this section, "renewal" means that the vehicle to be registered was previously registered in New Hampshire and the new registration will be issued to the same owner as in the previous registration.

(b) Municipal agents who are on-line with the department shall be allowed to process a renewal, transfer, or new registration of any vehicle up to 26,000 pounds gross weight.

(c) A municipal agent shall be authorized to renew a late registration no more than 30 days late, for a passenger plate with numerals 1, 2, 3, 4 or a low commercial (1-999) plate.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12 (from Saf-C 519.27); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 519.28)

PART Saf-C 519 TAXATION OF HEAVY TRUCKS

Saf-C 519.01 Proof of Payment of Heavy Truck Use Tax. Whenever an application is received for a permit to register a motor vehicle with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or greater, the registrant shall submit proof of payment or proof of suspension of the federal heavy truck use tax to the commissioner.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 520.01)

Saf-C 519.02 Payment Period.

(a) Proof of payment or proof of suspension of the heavy truck use tax shall relate to the paid or suspended tax for the taxable period which includes the date of registration.

(b) The taxable period shall be July 1 through June 30.

(c) When the commissioner receives an application for a registration during the months of July, August, or September, proof of payment for the immediate preceding taxable period may be used to verify payment of the heavy truck use tax imposed.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 520.02)

Saf-C 519.03 Forms Required.

(a) Proof of payment shall consist of a receipted Schedule 1, from Form 2290, that is returned by the United States Internal Revenue Service to a taxpayer filing a return of the heavy truck use tax, or a photocopy of the receipted Schedule 1. The vehicle identification number of the vehicle(s) to be registered shall appear on the receipted Schedule 1, or an attached page, in order for the Schedule 1 to constitute valid proof of payment.

(b) A receipted Schedule 1 which does not include the vehicle identification number of the vehicle(s) to be registered shall be considered valid proof of payment if:

(1) The number of vehicles for which the tax has not been suspended exceeds 21, or the number of vehicles for which the tax has been suspended exceeds 9; and

(2) The name of the taxpayer appearing on such Schedule 1 is one of the names in which such vehicles are sought to be registered.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 520.03)

Saf-C 519.04 Acceptable Substitute.

(a) The department shall accept as proof of payment of the heavy truck use tax a photocopy of the Form 2290, with the receipted Schedule 1 attached, and with documentation of payment of the tax due, such as a photocopy of both sides of a canceled check.

(b) Substitute proof of payment may be used when, for example, the receipted Schedule 1 has not yet been received by a taxpayer who has filed a Form 2290.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 520.04)

Saf-C 519.05 Exemptions.

(a) A heavy truck use tax shall not be imposed on the following vehicles:

(1) Motor vehicles reasonably expected to be used for 5,000 or fewer miles on public highways during the taxable period; and

(2) Agricultural vehicles reasonably expected to be used for 7,500 or fewer miles on public highways during the taxable period.

(b) The department shall issue a registration permit without proof of payment of the heavy truck use tax if the registrant presents a bill of sale, or other document indicating that the vehicle was purchased by the person no more than 60 days prior to the date on which the application for the registration permit is received and the registrant has complied with all other applicable statutes and rules.

(c) Proof of payment of the heavy truck use tax shall not be required for a vehicle being operated under any special temporary permit, which, for example, allows a vehicle to operate at more than the maximum statutory weight limit, allows a vehicle to operate while registered in another state, or allows a vehicle to operate at more than the vehicle's registered weight.

(d) Proof of payment of the heavy truck use tax shall not be required as a prerequisite to renewal of a vehicle registration if the renewal date falls within the same taxable period, July 1-June 30, as the date of the original registration.

Source. #7972, eff 10-17-03 (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #9995, INTERIM, eff 9-17-11, EXPIRED: 3-15-12

New. #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 520.05)

PART Saf-C 520 WALKING DISABILITY PLATES AND PLACARDS

Saf-C 520.01 Certification by a Physician, Physician Assistant, Podiatrist or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.

(a) A licensed physician, physician assistant, podiatrist, or advanced practice registered nurse shall provide the following information regarding an application for a walking disability plate or placard:

(1) The medical condition, as specified in RSA 259:124 and 261:88, that limits or impairs the applicant’s ability to walk;

(2) How the medical condition limits or impairs the applicant's ability to walk; and

(3) Whether the medical condition that limits or impairs the applicant’s ability to walk is likely to improve.

(b) For the purposes of RSA 261:88, I(c) and this section, "other medically debilitating conditions" means a diagnosed medical condition, as determined by a licensed physician, physician assistant, podiatrist, or advanced practice registered nurse, that limits or impairs a person's ability to walk in such a manner that the applicant's health would be adversely affected without a walking disability plate or placard.

(c) The licensed physician, physician assistant, podiatrist, or advanced practice registered nurse shall sign and date the form under penalty of unsworn falsification. A stamped signature from a licensed physician, physician assistant, podiatrist, or advanced practice registered nurse shall not be accepted.

Source. #7069, eff 8-5-99 (formerly Saf-C 518, see Revision Note at Chapter Heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #8999, eff 9-29-07; ss by #10135, eff 5-23-12; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 521.02)

Saf-C 520.02 Application for Walking Disability Plates or Placards by an Individual.

(a) Pursuant to RSA 261:88, an applicant for a walking disability plate or placard shall complete the prescribed form.

(b) An applicant for a walking disability plate or placard shall furnish the following on the prescribed form:

(1) Name, address, and date of birth;

(2) Whether the request is for walking disability plates, walking disability vanity plates, or a placard; and

(3) Certification by a licensed physician, physician assistant, podiatrist, or advanced practice registered nurse, pursuant to the requirements set forth in Saf-C 520.01.

(d) If the applicant is requesting a walking disability plate, they shall submit a photocopy of their current certificate of registration along with the prescribed form.

Saf-C 520.03 Application for Walking Disability Plates by a Relative Residing with an Individual with a Walking Disability.

(a) A relative who resides with a person with a walking disability shall complete and submit form RDMV 130 (rev. 8/21).

(b) Each applicant shall sign and date the form under penalty of unsworn falsification.

Saf-C 520.04 Application for Walking Disability Plates or Placards by an Organization.

(a) For the purposes of this section, "organization" means any corporation or entity that provides transportation services to individuals who have a walking disability as defined in RSA 261:88, I(c).

(b) The administrator of the organization shall complete and submit form RDMV 130 (rev.8/21).

Source. #7069, eff 8-5-99 (formerly Saf-C 518, see Revision Note at Chapter Heading for Saf-C 500); ss by #8999, eff 9-29-07; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 521.05)

Saf-C 520.05 Issuance of Walking Disability Plates or Placards.

(a) If an applicant meets the requirements of Saf-C 520.01 through 520.04, the director shall issue:

(1) No more than one set of walking disability plates or walking disability vanity plates to an individual applicant;

(2) In addition to (a)(1) above, no more than one placard to an individual applicant, if requested;

(3) Two placards or temporary placards to an individual applicant, if no walking disability plates are requested;

(4) No more than one set of walking disability plates or walking disability vanity plates to a relative of an individual with a walking disability;

(5) One set of walking disability plates or a placard for each vehicle which the applicant uses solely for the transportation of individuals with a walking disability, not to exceed a total of 10 plates or placards, or any combination thereof; and

(6) One set of walking disability plates or walking disability vanity plates for each motorcycle owned by an individual with a walking disability.

(b) All requests for walking disability vanity plates shall be processed in accordance with the requirements of Saf-C 508.

(1) The fee for walking disability plates set forth in RSA 261:88, III; or

(2) The fee for vanity walking disability plates set forth in RSA 261:88, IV.

(d) Pursuant to RSA 261:88, V, there shall be no fee for a placard.

(e) Upon issuance of a walking disability plate or placard, a person with a walking disability shall have their driver license or non-driver identification card endorsed with the international symbol of accessibility.

(f) In the event a person with a walking disability does not have a non-driver identification card, the department shall issue a non-driver identification card endorsed with the international symbol of accessibility to the person without charge.

Saf-C 520.06 Renewal of Walking Disability Plates and Placards.

(a) Walking disability plates shall be renewed in accordance with the requirements of Saf-C 511.

(b) Each person who has a walking disability plate or walking disability vanity plate shall submit a form RDMV 130 (rev.8/21) to the department during the month of the applicant’s registration renewal every 5 years.

(c) Walking disability placards shall be valid for 5 years from the person’s date of birth, or, if an organization, during the organization’s month of renewal set forth in Saf-C 510.08.

(d) Each person who has a permanent walking disability placard shall submit form RDMV 130 (rev.8/21) to the department during the month of the person’s date of birth every 5 years.

Saf-C 520.07 Revocation of Walking Disability Plates or Placards.

(a) For the purposes of this section, "improper use" or "misuse" of walking disability plates or placards means any use which is not specifically authorized by RSA 261:88, 265:74, 266:61 or 266:61-a.

(b) Any person, including a law enforcement officer, may submit a complaint, in writing, regarding the improper use of walking disability plates or placards to:

Director of Motor Vehicles

Division of Motor Vehicles

23 Hazen Drive

Concord, NH 03305

(c) The complaint shall include the date, time, location, and circumstances of the alleged improper use of the walking disability plate or placard.

(d) If, after review and investigation of the complaint by the division, it is determined that there has been misuse of the walking disability plate or placard, the director shall provide the registrant or holder of the placard an opportunity for a hearing.

(e) Pursuant to RSA 261:88, VIII, if the director determines that there has been misuse of the walking disability plate or placard after a hearing, the plate or placard shall be revoked.

PART Saf-C 522 ELECTRONIC TOLL COLLECTION HEARINGS

Revision Note:

Document #12426, effective 11-30-17, readopted with amendments Saf-C 217 titled “Electronic Toll Collection Hearings” and renumbered the rule as Saf-C 522. The source note information below for the rules Saf-C 522.01 through Saf-C 522.10 in Saf-C 522 prior to Document #12426 includes the documents filed containing Saf-C 217.01 through Saf-C 217.10, respectively.

The filing containing all rules in Saf-C 217 prior to Document #12426 was Document #9487, effective 6-23-09. The rules in Document #9487 did not expire on 6-23-17 but were extended pursuant to RSA 541-A:14-a until replaced by the rules in Document #12426, effective 11-30-17.

Saf-C 521.01 Definitions. The terms enumerated in this part shall have the meaning set forth herein, unless a different meaning is clearly stated in the text, as follows:

(a) “Designee” means state official or employee and does not include an agent, or employee of an agent, that has contracted with the department of transportation;

(b) “Electronic toll collection system” means “electronic toll collection system” as defined in RSA 236:31, I(c);

(c) “Electronic toll collection monitoring system” means “toll collection monitoring system” as defined in RSA 236:31, I(d);

(d) “Nonrenewal” means refusal to issue or renew a motor vehicle registration, in accordance with RSA 261;

(e) “Owner” means owner as defined in RSA 259:72;

(f) “Pay” means “pay” as defined in RSA 236:31, I(g); and

(g) “Violation” means “violation” as defined in RSA 236:31, I(h).

Source. #8544, eff 1-20-06; ss by #9372, INTERIM, eff 1-26-09, EXPIRES: 7-27-09; ss by #9487, eff 6-23-09; ss by #12426, eff 11-30-17 (formerly Saf-C 217.01) (See Revision Note at part heading for Saf-C 522); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 522.01)

Saf-C 521.02 Non-Renewal Upon Report.

(a) On receipt of a report from the commissioner of the department of transportation or their designee, indicating that the owner of a vehicle has evaded tolls or charges in violation of RSA 236:31, the director of motor vehicles shall forward a notice of non-renewal to such owner by first class mail.

(b) The report in (a) above shall be submitted on official letterhead and include the following:

(1) The unique identification number corresponding to the name and plate associated with a violation; and

(2) The identity of the owner of the vehicle that has evaded tolls or charges.

(d) The notice of non-renewal shall include:

(1) The reasons for the non-renewal order;

(2) The effective date of the non-renewal and the authority therefor;

(3) The administrative fine assessed;

(4) A statement indicating that the owner may request an administrative hearing no later than 30 days from the date of the notice; and

(5) Motor vehicle registration number.

Source. #8544, eff 1-20-06; ss by #9372, INTERIM, eff 1-26-09, EXPIRES: 7-27-09; ss by #9487, eff 6-23-09; ss by #12426, eff 11-30-17 (formerly Saf-C 217.02) (See Revision Note at part heading for Saf-C 522); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 522.02)

Saf-C 521.03 Request for Hearing.

(a) All hearings shall be conducted in accordance with Saf-C 203.

(b) A request for an administrative hearing, pursuant to Saf-C 521.02(d)(4), shall conform with Saf-C 203.03.

(c) Pursuant to RSA 263:56-f, I, a request for a hearing received by the division of motor vehicles more than 30 days from the date the notice pursuant to Saf-C 521.02 is issued, shall be denied as untimely.

(d) Notwithstanding any rule to the contrary, a request for a hearing shall not stay the non-renewal.

(e) The bureau of hearings shall notify the bureau of turnpikes, department of transportation of all hearings scheduled pursuant to this rule.

Source. #8544, eff 1-20-06; ss by #9372, INTERIM, eff 1-26-09, EXPIRES: 7-27-09; ss by #9487, eff 6-23-09; ss by #12426, eff 11-30-17 (formerly Saf-C 217.03) (See Revision Note at part heading for Saf-C 522); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 522.03)

Saf-C 521.04 Scope of the Hearing.

(a) Pursuant to RSA 263:56-f, IV(a), the scope of the hearing shall be limited to the following:

(1) Whether the owner has paid all tolls and administrative fees owed to the department of transportation;

(2) Whether the report from the department of transportation correctly identified the owner of the vehicle at the time of the incident; or

(3) Whether the vehicle, identified as having violated the duty to pay a toll, had been reported as taken without the owner’s consent, pursuant to RSA 262:12, or stolen to a law enforcement agency in a timely manner.

Source. #8544, eff 1-20-06; ss by #9372, INTERIM, eff 1-26-09, EXPIRES: 7-27-09; ss by #9487, eff 6-23-09; ss by #12426, eff 11-30-17 (formerly Saf-C 217.04) (See Revision Note at part heading for Saf-C 522); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 522.04)

Saf-C 521.05 Rebuttable Presumption. Pursuant to RSA 263:56-f, IV(b), the written certification of any person employed by or under contract with the department of transportation that the notice of violation is based in whole or in part upon inspection of any photographic or other recorded image of a vehicle using the bridge or highway subject to a toll or charge, shall be admissible in a hearing held pursuant to this part, and shall create a rebuttable presumption that the owner is liable for such violation.

Source. #8544, eff 1-20-06; ss by #9372, INTERIM, eff 1-26-09, EXPIRES: 7-27-09; ss by #9487, eff 6-23-09; ss by #12426, eff 11-30-17 (formerly Saf-C 217.05) (See Revision Note at part heading for Saf-C 522); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 522.05)

Saf-C 521.06 Order.

(a) If the hearing examiner determines that the owner is liable for the violation, the hearing examiner shall suspend the owner’s renewal registration privileges for the offending motor vehicle.

(b) In addition to the notice of suspension ordered, the hearing examiner shall make a recommendation for the fine consistent with the uniform administrative fine schedule set forth in Saf-C 521.07.

(c) No fine shall be assessed unless it is first determined by the commissioner to be consistent with the uniform fine schedule set forth in Saf-C 521.07.

Source. #8544, eff 1-20-06; ss by #9372, INTERIM, eff 1-26-09, EXPIRES: 7-27-09; ss by #9487, eff 6-23-09; ss by #12426, eff 11-30-17 (formerly Saf-C 217.06) (See Revision Note at part heading for Saf-C 522); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 522.06)

Saf-C 521.07 Fine Schedule.

(a) The uniform administrative fine schedule shall be set as follows:

(1) For a first offense, $50.00;

(2) For a second offense within a 12-month period, $100.00;

(3) For a third offense within a 12-month period, $500.00; and

(4) For a subsequent offense within a 12-month period, $1,000.00.

(b) Administrative fines shall not be held in abeyance.

(d) Pursuant to RSA 263:56-f, II(b), the commissioner shall suspend all or part of any administrative fine so imposed in proven cases of hardship. Written proof of financial hardship, at a minimum shall include tax returns, financial statements, bank account records, salary records, or similar documentation demonstrating that the responsible person is unable to pay all or part of any administrative fine.

Source. #8544, eff 1-20-06; ss by #9372, INTERIM, eff 1-26-09, EXPIRES: 7-27-09; ss by #9487, eff 6-23-09; ss by #12426, eff 11-30-17 (formerly Saf-C 217.07) (See Revision Note at part heading for Saf-C 522); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 522.07)

Saf-C 521.08 Payment of Fines.

(a) Fines may be paid in person. If a fine is paid in person it shall be made at:

Department of Safety

Division of Motor Vehicles

Bureau of Registration

23 Hazen Drive

Concord, NH.

(b) Fines may be paid by mail. If a fine is paid by mail, it shall be mailed to:

Department of Safety

Division of Motor Vehicles

Bureau of Registration

23 Hazen Drive

Concord, NH 03305.

(c) Fines may be paid in cash if made in person, or personal check, cashier's check, or money order in person or by mail.

(d) For the purposes of (c), checks shall be made payable to "NH Department of Safety".

(e) A protested check shall be pursued as specified in Saf-C 211.

Source. #8544, eff 1-20-06; ss by #9372, INTERIM, eff 1-26-09, EXPIRES: 7-27-09; ss by #9487, eff 6-23-09; ss by #12426, eff 11-30-17 (formerly Saf-C 217.08) (See Revision Note at part heading for Saf-C 522); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 522.08)

Saf-C 521.09 Release from Non-Renewal of Resident Plates and Motor Vehicle Registrations.

(a) Release of motor vehicle registrations from non-renewal status shall be affected upon:

(1) Notice to the director from the department of transportation that all tolls and administrative fees have been paid; and

(2) Payment of the administrative fine.

(b) Notwithstanding any rule to the contrary, no motor vehicle registration shall be reinstated if there are other revocations or suspensions in effect under any other statute or rule, including reciprocity agreements.

Source. #8544, eff 1-20-06; ss by #9372, INTERIM, eff 1-26-09, EXPIRES: 7-27-09; ss by #9487, eff 6-23-09; ss by #12426, eff 11-30-17 (formerly Saf-C 217.09) (See Revision Note at part heading for Saf-C 522); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 522.09)

Saf-C 521.10 Appeals From Non-Renewal of Registrations. Appeals from the non-renewal of motor vehicle registrations shall be pursuant to RSA 541.

Source. #8544, eff 1-20-06; ss by #9372, INTERIM, eff 1-26-09, EXPIRES: 7-27-09; ss by #9487, eff 6-23-09; ss by #12426, eff 11-30-17 (formerly Saf-C 217.10) (See Revision Note at part heading for Saf-C 522); ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 522.10)

PART Saf-C 522 MULTI-USE DECAL PLATE

Saf-C 522.01 Vehicle Eligibility. Multi-Use decal plates shall be issued to passenger or recreational vehicles as provided in RSA 261-B:5 and RSA 261-C:5.

Source. #12914, eff 11-6-19; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 523.01)

Saf-C 522.02 Multi-Use Veteran Decal Plates Eligibility. Persons meeting the criteria outlined in RSA 21:50, I or RSA 21:50, II shall be eligible for participation in the multi-use veteran decal plate program.

Source. #12914, eff 11-6-19; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 523.02)

Saf-C 522.03 Decal Specifications. Each agency authorized under RSA 261-B or RSA 261-C shall produce decals that are:

(a) No more than 3 inches by 3 inches in size;

(b) Made in non-reflectorized material; and

Source. #12914, eff 11-6-19; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 523.03)

Saf-C 522.04 Fees. Multi-use decal plate fees shall be as outlined in RSA 261-B:4 for passenger or RV decal plates, in addition to fees outlined in RSA 261.

Source. #12914, eff 11-6-19; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 523.04)

Saf-C 522.05 Reporting.

(a) Each agency authorized in RSA 261-B to issue decals shall file an annual report with the director of motor vehicles, for a period expiring on June 30 of each year, and in electronic or paper format, due no later than July 30 of each year.

(b) The report required in (a) above shall include the information outlined in RSA 261-B:3, I (a) through (h).

(c) Each agency authorized in RSA 261-C to issue decals shall file an annual report with the director of motor vehicles, for a period expiring on June 30 of each year, and in electronic or paper format, due no later than July 30 of each year.

(d) The report required in (c) above shall include the information outlined in RSA 261-C:4, II.

Source. #12914, eff 11-6-19; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 523.05)

Saf-C 522.06 Termination of Program.

(a) Pursuant to RSA 261-B:3, II, a program may voluntarily end its participation in the multi-use decal program by:

(1) Written notification to the director of motor vehicles; and

(2) Filing a final annual report within 30 days of the notification.

(b) Pursuant to RSA 261-B:3, III, participation in the multi-use decal program shall terminate automatically if:

(1) The organization fails to file its annual report under RSA 261-B:3, I; or

(2) The organization fails to include the statement required by RSA 261-B:3, 1(h).

Source. #12914, eff 11-6-19; ss by #13521, eff 1-13-23 (formerly Saf-C 523.06)

PART Saf-C 523 REGISTRATION HEARINGS

Saf-C 523.01 Parent or Guardian Authorization Certificate.

(a) If the department receives written information which indicates the death of a signatory of a "parent or guardian authorization certificate," form DSMV 38 as set forth in Saf-C 1002.04, the financial responsibility administrator shall suspend the named minor's registration, if any.

(b) If the signatory of a "parent or guardian authorization certificate" withdraws such consent, the financial responsibility administrator shall suspend the named minor's registration, if any. Such withdrawal of consent shall be in written form.

(1) The withdrawal of consent;

(2) The name of the parent or guardian; and

(3) The name of the minor.

(d) As long as all restoration fees have been paid, suspension under this section shall remain in effect until the earlier of:

(1) The named minor attains the age of 18;

(2) A new "parent or guardian authorization certificate" is received;

(3) Proof of insurance in the form of an SR-22 certificate covering the named minor is received; or

(4) The person under 18 years of age is emancipated by marriage.

Source. #13904, eff 3-15-24

Saf-C 523.02 Flagrant Cases.

(a) If a court or justice recommends the suspension or revocation of a certificate of registration on an abstract of conviction for a period longer than 30 days pursuant to RSA 263:61, the financial responsibility administrator shall immediately notify the bureau of hearings. The bureau of hearings shall notify the person of a hearing or opportunity to be heard.

(b) The scope of any such hearing shall be:

(1) A review of the court's abstract of conviction;

(2) Any additional information provided by the court or justice;

(3) A review of the person's motor vehicle record on file with the director; and

(4) Information received in the hearing.

(c) If the bureau of hearings concurs with the court's recommendation, pursuant to Saf-C 523.02(a), the person shall be notified in writing. The notice shall include a brief explanation of the suspension or revocation and the restoration process.

(d) Restoration shall be effectuated at the conclusion of the sanction period imposed by the bureau of hearings, provided all administrative requirements have been met and further provided, there are no other suspensions or revocations in effect.

Source. #13904, eff 3-15-24

Saf-C 523.03 Fraudulent Activities.

(a) Upon receipt of information indicating that any person has committed an unsworn falsification, pursuant to RSA 260:10, the department shall, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, suspend any or a combination of the following:

(1) A permit; and

(2) A certificate of registration.

(b) When determining what privileges are to be suspended under (a) above, the hearings examiner shall determine the severity of the offense after considering the following:

(1) Which documents were obtained by the individual;

(2) Whether the individual falsified information given to the department; and

(3) Any other evidence relevant to a violation of RSA 260:10.

(c) The privileges to be suspended shall correlate positively with the severity of the offense as determined in (b) above, and after considering any mitigating circumstances.

(d) For the purposes of (a) above, the hearings examiner in making the determination what to suspend, shall not be limited to the permit or certificate for which the person was making application for when the person committed an unsworn falsification.

(e) The commissioner shall suspend the registration of any vehicle, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, on receipt of written information indicating that any person to whom said registration is issued has:

(1) Fraudulently altered the registration certificate, validation sticker or plates, or inspection sticker;

(2) Lent their registration plates or validation stickers to another person;

(3) Affixed or allowed any other person to affix their registration plate(s) or validation stickers to a vehicle other than that for which they were issued;

(4) Displayed any registration plate(s), validation stickers, or certificate(s) that were issued for a vehicle other than that which the person is driving;

(5) Displayed any fictitious, facsimile, or simulated registration plate(s) or certificate(s);

(6) Used a false or fictitious name, date of birth, address, vehicle identification number, or other false or fictitious information in any application, official form, document, or communication submitted to the department relative to vehicle registration;

(7) Displayed on said vehicle any forged or fraudulently altered inspection sticker, any facsimile or copy of any inspection sticker, or any such sticker which was fraudulently issued or was not issued by an official inspection station; or

(8) Applied for a temporary registration, plate, or both in violation of law.

Source. #13904, eff 3-15-24

Saf-C 523.04 Refusal to Surrender Articles.

(a) The commissioner shall extend the period of suspension or revocation of any registration or permit in any case in which a person fails or refuses to comply with an order to return any suspended or revoked registration plates or certificate, or permit to the department unless extenuating circumstances exist. Extenuating circumstances shall include but not be limited to failure to receive notice of suspension or revocation, or failure of an insurance company to file proof of insurance in the form of an SR-22 certificate in a timely manner.

(b) Parties aggrieved by this decision may submit a written request to the department for a hearing.

(1) A person shall be deemed to have failed or refused to comply with an order if the person does not mail or deliver the suspended or revoked items to the department within 5 working days of the effective date of any suspension or revocation; and

(2) The maximum additional period imposed under this section shall be equal to the period of time during which any person fails or refuses to return any suspended or revoked item to the department. Calculation of the maximum period shall commence after the expiration of the 5 working day period set forth in (c)(1) above.

Source. #13904, eff 3-15-24

Saf-C 523.05 Suspension of Registration.

(a) The commissioner shall suspend the registration and corresponding plates if there is evidence on file indicating the vehicle's owner has:

(1) Allowed the vehicle to be driven in violation of any provisions under title XXI;

(2) Made false statements on the registration application; or

(3) Submitted a written request to the commissioner or director asking that the registration certificate and plates be suspended.

(b) Prior to suspending under (a)(1) or (2) above, the owner shall be afforded an opportunity for a hearing.

(c) Notwithstanding (a)(1) and (2) above nothing shall prohibit the commissioner from immediately suspending the registration and plates, if there is evidence from law enforcement officer(s) indicating the vehicle is an immediate hazard to public safety and is not capable of passing inspection.

(d) Anyone aggrieved by the action taken pursuant to (c) above shall be entitled to a hearing. A hearing shall be scheduled within 15 days from receipt of the request.

Source. #6337, eff 9-25-96 (from Saf-C 203.19); amd by #7349, eff 8-22-00; amd by #8174, INTERIM, eff 9-25-04, EXPIRES: 3-24-05; ss by #8230-B, eff 12-17-04; ss by #10395-B, eff 8-15-13; ss by #13904, eff 3-15-24 (formerly Saf-C 204.19) (see Revision Note #3 at chapter heading for Saf-C 200)

APPENDIX I

RULE	STATUTE IMPLEMENTED
Saf-C 501.01	RSA 541-A:16, I(a)
Saf-C 502.01	RSA 541-A:7
Saf-C 502.02	RSA 259:13; RSA 541-A:7
Saf-C 502.03	RSA 259:19; RSA 541-A:7
Saf-C 502.04	RSA 259:20; RSA 541-A:7
Saf-C 502.05	RSA 259:22; RSA 541-A:7
Saf-C 502.06 – 502.14	RSA 541-A:7
Saf-C 503.01	RSA 21-P:14, III(m); RSA 260:5; RSA 541-A:16, I(b)(1)
Saf-C 503.02 – Saf-C 503.03	RSA 541-A:29
Saf-C 503.04-503.05	RSA 260:5
Saf-C 503.06	RSA 21-P:14, III(n); RSA 260:5
Saf-C 503.07	RSA 21-P:14, III(m); RSA 260:5
Saf-C 503.08	RSA 260:5; RSA 261:95
Saf-C 503.09	RSA 21-P:14, III(v); RSA 260:5
Saf-C 504.01 & 504.02	RSA 21-P:14, III(ff); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:148
Saf-C 504.03-504.07	RSA 21-P:14, III(m); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:40; RSA 261:52
Saf-C 505	RSA 21-P:14, III(m): RSA 260:5; RSA 261:40; RSA 261:40-a; RSA 261:52
Saf-C 506.01	RSA 270:E:3, III
Saf-C 507.01-510.02	RSA 21-P:14, III(m); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:40; RSA 261:52; RSA 261:89;
Saf-C 510.03	RSA 21-P:14, III(n); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:57-a
Saf-C 510.04	RSA 21-P:14, III (cc); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:143
Saf-C 510.05	RSA 260:5; 261:57-b
Saf-C 510.06 - Saf-C 510.08	RSA 21-P:14, III(m); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:40; RSA 261:52 RSA 261:55
Saf-C 510.09	RSA 21-P:14, III(m); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:40; RSA 261:52
Saf-C 510.10 & Saf-C 510.11	RSA 21-P:14, III(p); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:60
Saf-C 510.12	RSA 21-P:14, III(hh); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:178
Saf-C 510.13	RSA 21-P:14, III(m); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:40; RSA 261:52; RSA 261:141, VI;
Saf-C 510.14	RSA 21-P:14, III(ee); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:68
Saf-C 511.01-511.06	RSA 21-P:14, III(m); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:40; RSA 261:52
Saf-C 511.07-512.02	RSA 266:18-d
Saf-C 513.01 & 513.02	RSA 541-A:7
Saf-C 513.03	RSA 21-P:14, III (v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:75
Saf-C 513.04	RSA 21-P:14, III (v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:82
Saf-C 513.05	RSA 21-P:14, III (v); RSA 260:5; RSA 153-A:10, II; RSA 261:75
Saf-C 513.06-513.08	RSA 21-P:14, III(v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:89-a
Saf-C 513.09	RSA 21-P:14, III(v); RSA 260:5; RSA 260:73; RSA 260:75
Saf-C 513.10 & 513.11	RSA 21-P:14, III(v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:90
Saf-C 513.12	RSA 21-P:14, III(v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:123
Saf-C 513.13-513.15	RSA 21-P:14, III(v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:75
Saf-C 513.16	RSA 21-P:14, III(v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:86
Saf-C 513.18	RSA 21-P:14, III(v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:84
Saf-C 513.19	RSA 21-P:14, III(v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:83
Saf-C 513.20	RSA 21-P:14, III(v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:87-c
Saf-C 513:21 & RSA 513:22	RSA 21-P:14, III(v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:90
Saf-C 513.23	RSA 21-P:14, III(v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:75
Saf-C 513.24	RSA 21-P:14, III(v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:90
Saf-C 513.25	RSA 21-P:14, III(v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:80
Saf-C 513.26	RSA 21-P:14, III(v); RSA 375-A:17; RSA 376:24
Saf-C 513.27	RSA 21-P:14, III(v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:75
Saf-C 513.28	RSA 21-P:14, III(x); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:113
Saf-C 513.29	RSA 21-P:14, III(v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261-B:2; RSA 261-C:2
Saf-C 513.30 & 513.31	RSA 21-P:14, III(v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:91
Saf-C 513.32	RSA 21-P:14, III(w); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:104
Saf-C 513.33	RSA 21-P:14, III(v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:52; RSA 261:75
Saf-C 513.34 - Saf-C 513.38	RSA 21-P:14, III(v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:92
Saf-C 513.39	RSA 21-P:14, III(v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:86, I(c)
Saf-C 513.40 & Saf-C 513.41	RSA 21-P:14, III(v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:86, I(d)
Saf-C 513.42 & Saf-C 513.43	RSA 21-P:14, III(bb); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:136
Saf-C 513.44	RSA 21-P;14, III(v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:92; RSA 261:141, III(q)
Saf-C 513.45	RSA 21-P;14, III(v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:90
Saf-C 513.46 & Saf-C 513.47	RSA 21-P:14, III(v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:91
Saf-C 513.48	RSA 21-P;14, III(v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:92
Saf-C 513.49 & 513.50	RSA 21-P:14, III(v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:91
Saf-C 513.51 & 513.52	RSA 21-P:14, III(v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:90
Saf-C 513.53	RSA 21-P:14, III(v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:89-b
Saf-C 513.54 & Saf-C 513.55	RSA 21-P:14, III(v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:91
Saf-C 513.56	RSA 21-P;14, III(v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:57; RSA 261:57-a
Saf-C 513.57	RSA 21-P:14, III(v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:75
Saf-C 513.58	RSA 21-P:14, III(y); RSA 260:75; RSA 261:115
Saf-C 513.59 & Saf-C 513.60	RSA 21-P:14, III(v); RSA 260:75; RSA 261:90
Saf-C 513.61	RSA 21-P:14, III(z); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:121
Saf-C 513.62	RSA 261:40; RSA 261:52; RSA 261:89
Saf-C 513.63 & Saf-C 513.64	RSA 21-P:14, III(v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:87-b
Saf-C 513.65	RSA 21-P:14, III(v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:88
Saf-C 513.66	RSA 21-P:14, III(w); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:140-a
Saf-C 513.67	RSA 21-P:14, III(v), RSA 260:5; RSA 261:97-a
Saf-C 513.68	RSA 21-P;14, III(v); RSA 260:5; 261:75-c
Saf-C 514.01	RSA 21-P:14, III(v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:75
Saf-C 514.02	RSA 21-P:14, III(v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:76
Saf-C 514.03	RSA 21-P:14, III(v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:75
Saf-C 514.04	RSA 21-P;14, III(ii); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:89-a
Saf-C 514.05-514.06	RSA 21-P:14, III(v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:75
Saf-C 514.07	RSA 21-P:14, III(v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:77
Saf-C 514.08	RSA 21-P:14, III(t); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:66; RSA 261:77
Saf-C 514.09	RSA 21-P;14, III(v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:75
Saf-C 515.01-515.04	RSA 21-P:14, III(v); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:96
Saf-C 516.01-516.04	RSA 260:5; RSA 266:6
Saf-C 517.01-517.05	RSA 260:5; RSA 261:57
Saf-C 518.01-518.28	RSA 21-P:14, III(u); RSA 260:5; RSA 261:74-a-g
Saf-C 519.01-519.05	RSA 261:71-a
Saf-C 520.01-520.07	RSA 21-P:14, III(v); RSA 259:124; RSA 261:88
Saf-C 521.01	RSA 541-A:1, XV
Saf-C 521.02(a)-(c)	RSA 263:56-f, I
Saf-C 521.02(d)	RSA 263:56-f, I & RSA 541-A:31, III
Saf-C 521.03	RSA 263:56-f, III & 541-A:16, I(b)(2)
Saf-C 521.04	RSA 263:56-f, IV; RSA 541-A:30-a
Saf-C 521.05	RSA 263:56-f, IV(b)
Saf-C 521.06	RSA 263:56-f, II; RSA 541-A:30-a
Saf-C 521.07 & Saf-C 521.08	RSA 263:56-f, II
Saf-C 521.09	RSA 263:56-f, V
Saf-C 521.10	RSA 260:5; RSA 541:6
Saf-C 522.01	RSA 261-B:1; RSA 261-C:1
Saf-C 522.02	RSA 261-C:3
Saf-C 522.03	RSA 261-B:2; RSA 261-C:4
Saf-C 522.04	RSA 261-B:4; RSA 261-C:2, III
Saf-C 522.05	RSA 261-B:1, I; RSA 261-C:4, II
Saf-C 522.06	RSA 261-B:3, II & III.
Saf-C 523.01	RSA 261:53
Saf-C 523.02	RSA 263:61
Saf-C 523.03	RSA 260:10
Saf-C 523.04	RSA 261:178; RSA 261:180
Saf-C 523.05	RSA 261:178

APPENDIX II

Saf-C 510.04 - A reference is made to the "Red Book". Copies may be ordered as follows:

Joelle Stephens, Eastern Regional Manager

Price Digests, A Division of Penton Media

9800 Metcalf Avenue

Overland Park, KS 66212

Joelle.stephens@penton.com

Telephone Orders: (888) 488-2062

Web Site: www.pricedigests.com

Cost: There are many different prices, publication dates and subscription services ranging from a single issue to a full year. Customers are urged to call the listed telephone number or use the website for detailed pricing information. Most are available in libraries as well.

Saf-C 510.04 - A reference is made to the "National Automobile Dealer's Association Guide". Copies may be ordered as follows:

N.A.D.A. Appraisal Guides

PO Box 7800

Costa Mesa, CA 92628

Telephone Orders: 1-800-966-6232

Web Site: www.NADAguides.com

Cost: There are many different prices, publication dates and subscription services ranging from a single edition to a full year. Customers are urged to call the listed telephone number or use the website for detailed pricing information. Most are available in libraries as well.