Repair Dealer

What you need to know about becoming a Repair Dealer.

Repair Dealer

A Repair Dealer is any person who is principally engaged in the motor vehicle business who repairs vehicles for someone else, is not a dealer and who has an established place of business within this state.

Requirements:

Location Requirements:

  • Established place of business - Office with a telephone and a fax.
  • Regular business hours, 37½ per week between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
  • Principally engaged in repairing motor vehicles not owned by the repairer.
  • Signage must be visible from a public way with 10 inch letters.
  • Approval from local authorities, State Police, & the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Usage:

  • To move inventory to dealers or places of repair (plate privileges).
  • No personal use permitted.
  • A repair plate may be used on tow trucks or service vehicles, provided the vehicle is clearly marked not for hire.
  • Only vehicles owned by the dealership and have a valid NH inspection sticker may have the dealer plate attached.
  • Loaning of plates is prohibited.

Supplemental Plate

Requirements: (Dealer license to sell vehicles)

Location Requirements:

  • Established place of business - Office with a telephone and a fax.
  • Regular business hours, 37½ per week between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
  • Principally engaged in repairing motor vehicles not owned by the repairer.
  • Signage must be visible from a public way with 10 inch letters.
  • Approval from local authorities, State Police, & the Division of Motor Vehicles.
  • Permanent physical structure that has at least 750 square feet or is primarily dedicated to the business of selling vehicles (RSA 259:29-a III (b)).

Usage:

  • Sole purpose for a supplemental plate is for customers to test drive vehicles that are displayed for sale.
  • No personal use permitted.