Boat Registration Delay?

[jeffk]

Originally Posted by Leoskeys

What about new boat registrations? Is Concord the only option?

Since boats in NH are not Titled, the registration process carries less "weight" so I would think that a local business could handle it with the proper sales documentation. If someplace does renewals, CALL and ask them if they do "new" registrations and verify what documentation you need.

[Leoskeys]

Originally Posted by jeffk

Since boats in NH are not Titled, the registration process carries less "weight" so I would think that a local business could handle it with the proper sales documentation. If someplace does renewals, CALL and ask them if they do "new" registrations and verify what documentation you need.

Thanks, I did note that the NH site says for new boat what’s needed is:
Application
Bill of Sale
Drivers license
HIN
Check for fee.

I use Silver Sands for my primary (old) boat. So I’ll ask them about registering our new little RIB we got.

[CK5 Truck]

we walked into the Northfield Townhall (Maskless) and did a new registration in about 15 minutes, lady behind the glass knows her business for sure!

[Descant]

I'm amazed that people ask such questions on line instead of calling the local Town hall or marina. Or DMV. Relying on questionable information, based on less than full information on the internet mystifies me.
Wait until the next day's business hours and call the office.

[codeman671]

Originally Posted by jeffk

Since boats in NH are not Titled, the registration process carries less "weight" so I would think that a local business could handle it with the proper sales documentation. If someplace does renewals, CALL and ask them if they do "new" registrations and verify what documentation you need.

There is no difference between a new registration and a renewal, other than required paperwork. Both can be done at any registration site (state, town, dealer, store, etc) that does boat registrations.

I usually do mine at Winnisquam Marine or Dover Marine.

[DickR]

I wrote a registration check May 11, mailed it to Concord that day or next. May 21 or 22 I got the registration in the mail. That seems quite reasonable.