Total Cost of an Auction Car in New Hampshire (2026)
An $8,000 Copart win titled in New Hampshire lands near $9,434 before transport and repairs: $1,409 in Copart fees, $0 of New Hampshire no state sales tax and a $25 title fee. The same car at IAAI comes to $8,968.
New Hampshire worked example: three hammer prices
| Hammer | Copart fees | IAAI fees | NH tax | NH title | All-in Copart | All-in IAAI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3,000 | $809 | $528 | $0 | $25 | $3,834 | $3,553 |
| $8,000 | $1,409 | $943 | $0 | $25 | $9,434 | $8,968 |
| $15,000 | $1,534 | $1,378 | $0 | $25 | $16,559 | $16,403 |
Auction fees: standard buyer schedules with online bid, gate/service, environmental and documentation fees, no storage (Copart, IAAI). Tax is applied to the hammer price only.
New Hampshire tax and title on an auction buy
New Hampshire has no sales tax. Vehicle costs include only registration and title fees. Popular zero-tax buying destination.
- Rate used above: no state sales tax.
- No local add-on stacks on this New Hampshire rate in our data.
- Title transfer in New Hampshire: $25. Registration and plate fees are separate and not in our data; your DMV sets them.
Check your own numbers in the New Hampshire vehicle sales tax calculator.
Buying in New Hampshire as a licensed dealer
New Hampshire dealer licenses come from New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles (Department of Safety) (Retail Vehicle Dealer License, Auto Wholesale Dealer License). Bond: $25,000 (Retail Vehicle Dealer); $25,000 (Auto Wholesale Dealer). State fees: Retail Vehicle Dealer license, due with application $125; Retail dealer first plate (from Jan 1, 2026) $800.
New Hampshire law on when you become a dealer: “A Retail Dealer License is for any person engaged in the motor vehicle business who sells five (5) or more motor vehicles at retail to the general public in a 12-month period, with an established place of business within this state.”
The Auto Wholesale Dealer License covers buying vehicles to sell only to other licensed dealers, with no retail sales to the public; it still needs an established place of business in New Hampshire.
Every licensing fact with its official source: New Hampshire dealer license guide.
Manheim and transport
Manheim sets its buyer fee per auction location, so there is no single number to put in a New Hampshire table. Online Simulcast buys add Manheim's standard $50 Simulcast buyer fee on top (Manheim). Transport depends on distance and carrier; price it per car and add it last.
Tools for New Hampshire buyers
FAQ
What does a $3,000 Copart car really cost in New Hampshire?
About $3,834: the $3,000 bid, $809 in Copart fees, $0 New Hampshire tax (no state sales tax) and a $25 title fee. Transport, registration and repairs come on top.
Is IAAI or Copart cheaper on a $15,000 car in New Hampshire?
On the standard schedules we use, IAAI comes to $16,403 and Copart to $16,559 at a $15,000 hammer, New Hampshire tax and title included. The New Hampshire side of the bill is the same at both; only the auction fees differ.
How is sales tax charged on an auction car in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire has no sales tax. Vehicle costs include only registration and title fees. Popular zero-tax buying destination.
What does it take to buy as a licensed dealer in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles (Department of Safety) issues the license. The surety bond is $25,000 (Retail Vehicle Dealer); $25,000 (Auto Wholesale Dealer). Full requirements are on our New Hampshire dealer license page.
Know the New Hampshire resale before you bid
The cost side is above. Check what the car sells for in New Hampshire before you commit.
Estimates, not a quote. Auction fee schedules change and some yards add surcharges; state tax and title figures are from our state tax file. Confirm with the auction and your DMV.