Newport, NH · Sullivan County
Affidavit of Ownership for Antique Vehicles
This affidavit lets an antique vehicle owner certify vehicle details, purchase information, and the absence of a prior title or registration for the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The affidavit records the owner’s name and address, vehicle details, identification number, purchase date, and seller information. The owner also swears that the information is true and that they do not have a prior title or registration. The form is issued by the New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles, and cites RSA 261:4-a and RSA 641:3; it does not specify when a municipality requires it.
Who needs it
An antique vehicle owner can use this form to certify ownership and vehicle purchase details when a prior title or registration is not in their possession.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a Notary Public/Justice of the Peace acknowledgment with an oath, and the named vehicle owner signs and swears to the declaration before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Affidavit
Get the Affidavit of Ownership for Antique Vehicles from the provided Newport document link.
- 2
Fill In The Vehicle Details
Complete the owner, vehicle, purchase, and seller fields, and review the declaration.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a video appointment with a commissioned online notary who can administer the oath.
- 4
Sign And Swear On Video
Appear before the notary, sign the affidavit, and swear that the declaration is true.
- 5
Submit The Affidavit
Use the form’s Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles information to confirm where to submit the completed affidavit.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Newport. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I complete the antique vehicle ownership affidavit?
- Enter your owner and vehicle details, purchase information, and seller details. Sign and swear to the declaration before a notary or Justice of the Peace.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a Notary Public/Justice of the Peace acknowledgment stating that the named owner personally appeared and made oath to the declaration.
- Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
- New Hampshire authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under RSA 456-B:6-a. RSA 456-B:4 also recognizes notarial acts by an authorized officer of another state; use a commissioned online notary.
- Where should I submit the completed affidavit?
- The form is issued by the New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles, but it does not state where to submit it. Confirm with the town/city if unsure.