Form TDMV18 at a glance
What it is: Form TDMV18 is the application, in accordance with the New Hampshire laws, for the issuance of a duplicate certificate of title to the vehicle described.
Who signs: Box 19 is the owner's signature(s) or lienholder. If the owner is a corporation, partnership or other association, the person signing in Box 19 must certify below, under penalty of perjury, that he/she is authorized to sign on behalf of the owner.
A filled-in Form TDMV18 example: an owner replaces a lost title
How to fill out Form TDMV18, box by box
The original certificate has been (check one)
The original certificate has been (check one): stolen, lost, destroyed or never received.
Driver license # or government ID
Enter the current owner's driver license # or government ID.
If there is a co-owner, enter the current co-owner's driver license # or government ID.
Owner's name(s), date(s) of birth and mailing address
All * fields must be completed in full.
With all * boxes, Box 1 is the OWNER'S NAME(S)(LAST,FIRST,MIDDLE) and Box 2 is the DATE(S) OF BIRTH, mo/day/yr.
You must give the current mailing address: street or box no., city or town, state and zip code.
Legal residence if other than mailing address
With all * boxes, Box 3 is the legal residence, if other than mailing address.
Vehicle identification number, make of vehicle and model
With all * boxes, Box 4 is the vehicle identification number. Box 5 is the odometer-actual mileage.
With all * boxes, Box 6 is the make of vehicle and Box 7 the model name or number. Box 8 the body type and Box 9 the vehicle color(s).
Box 10 is the yr. of mfg., Box 11 the model yr. and Box 12 the no. of cylinders.
Box 13 is the gross weight and Box 14 the axles. Box 15, title no., and Box 16 are for MV use only.
This vehicle is subject to the following liens
This vehicle is subject to the following liens: Box 17 is the first lien holder's name (if none, write N/A), then the address, city or town, state and zip code.
Owner's signature(s) and date signed
Read the penalty before signing. Box 19 is the owner's signature(s) or lienholder and Box 20 is the date signed (mo/day/yr).
A person who, with fraudulent intent, uses a false or fictitious name or address, or makes a material false statement, or fails to disclose a security interest, or conceals any other material fact, in an application for a certificate of title, or in any proof or statement in writing in connection therewith, shall be guilty of a class B felony if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person, RSA 262:1,I.
Licensed dealer transfer
Mark the box to certify the transfer of interest in the vehicle and to authorize the title to be mailed to the licensed dealer. Enter the dealer name, dealer # and address.
Agent authorized to sign on behalf of the owner
The agent prints a name and a printed company name and certifies as an agent authorized to sign this application on behalf of the owner named in Box 1.
More rules for Form TDMV18
If the vehicle is jointly owned, both owners' signatures required. If the vehicle model year is 1999 or older, the vehicle is Exempt and a Title may not be issued. Even though the lien may have been previously satisfied, if the original title named a lienholder, a lien release is needed on form TDMV 20A or on bank letterhead, indicating the lien is released and signed. This request will permanently change your address on all DMV records (Registration, Driver, License, Title, etc.). If you have questions, you may contact the Bureau of Title at 603-227-4150 or via email Title@dos.nh.gov or fax at 603-271-0369.
Common questions about Form TDMV18
Are there fees?
Per application: $35.00 (RSA 261:20). (checked October 31, 2026) Make check payable to: State of NH - DMV.
Sources
[1] Form TDMV18 (Rev 2/26), Application for Duplicate Certificate of Title, New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles (the Official source link on this page).