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Relocation
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Driver's
Licenses
Driver's license applications can be obtained from any town. In
four weeks, you will receive notice of an appointment at the
motor vehicle office closest to your home or place of work. If
it is your first license, you will take a written test, a
driving test and an eye exam. You must pass all three to be
issued a license.
If you live in the area and wish to get the license in
person, visit the State Division of Motor Vehicles Troop E
office on Route 16 in Tamworth.
If you already have a valid driver's license from another state,
it must be surrendered. The driving and written tests are not
required; you will, however, be required to take the eye exam.
You will also receive a driver's manual to familiarize yourself
with the state's motor vehicle laws. For more information, call
271-2371.
Car
Registration
Bring your old registration to your town clerk, who will prepare
the appropriate paperwork. You must pay a resident's tax as well
as a tax based upon your vehicle's current selling price. Many
towns can give you the plate when you register, but check with
your town clerk first before visiting Troop E in Tamworth. Take
the form to the State Division of Motor Vehicles on Route 16 in
Tamworth. There you will pay a fee based upon the weight of the
vehicle and receive either new plates or stickers.
New residents must apply for New Hampshire titles within 60 days
to register vehicles. Within 10 days after registering your
vehicle in New Hampshire, you must have it inspected and have an
emission test at any repair shop or gas station displaying an
Official New Hampshire Inspection sign.
Voter
Registration
If you are a U.S. citizen, a New Hampshire resident, and 18
years old on or before election day, you may register to vote at
your city or town hall as soon as you have established an
address in the state. For state elections, residents may
register to vote the day of the election. For town elections,
voter registration is open 10 days before the election. You must
register again only if you move or change your name.
Marriage
Licenses
You can obtain a marriage license from your local town or city
clerk. You must be at least 18 years old to obtain a marriage
license without going through probate court. If you were
previously married, you must provide proof of divorce from, or
death of, your former spouse before you are granted a license.
Once completed, the town clerk is required by law to keep the
license for three days. The license is good for 90 days.
Pet
Registration
To obtain a license for your pet, take a current rabies
certificate to your town or city clerk's office. License fees
vary by municipality.
Hunting
& Fishing
State licenses are required for all persons 16 and older who
wish to fish in inland waters or hunt. Licenses are issued by
state-authorized sporting goods shops and general stores. Both
Indian Mound Hardware in Center Ossipee and it's branch store,
The Other Store, in Tamworth Village are some participating
stores (follow the "Businesses" link above for their
contact information).
Boat
Licenses
All boats with engines must be registered and show the proper
New Hampshire decals on the stern. This also applies to all
sailboats and wind surfing vessels over 12 feet long.
Registrations can be obtained from authorized marine dealers,
some sporting goods stores or the New Hampshire Department of
Safety.
Taxes
Automobile Sales
There is no automobile sales tax in NH.
Personal Income
There is no state income tax in New Hampshire.
Property
Municipalities set local property tax rates based on the annual
budget.
Sales and Use
There is no sales and use tax in NH.
Automobile Excise
There is no automobile excise tax in NH.
Rooms and Meals
There is a state tax on lodging and meals of 8 percent.
Alcoholic Beverages
The State of New Hampshire owns and manages liquor stores for
distilled spirits. There is no New Hampshire state tax on
liquor. Beer and wine are sold in supermarkets and convenience
stores.
Utilities
Electricity
Electrical energy in the area is provided by NH Electric Co-op,
1-800-698-2007, and Public Service Company of New Hampshire,
(800) 662-7764.
Heating Oil & Propane
Click on the "Businesses" link above to find our
member businesses listed by category (Heating fuel).
Water & Sewer
In Ossipee, water is supplied by a municipal system from a modern
filtration plant. For general service, call 539-7150. Outlying
towns have either total, partial or no public water and sewer
services. Check with your town for the services offered.
Waste Disposal
Most surrounding towns have local waste/recycling facilities where
residents bring their sorted trash for disposal. Check with your
town for details.
Telephone Service
For residential telephone service, call Fairpoint Communication at
1 (866) 984-3001 for land line communications. Cell phone
service is provided by Nextel, U.S. Cellular, and Verizon
Wireless.
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