Deerfield NH Town Clerk / Tax Collector

06/01/2026

Ever wonder how your New Hampshire car registration fee is calculated?

It actually has two parts:

• State fee: Based on your vehicle’s weight class and plate type. For example, heavier vehicles or specialty plates have higher state fees.

• Town fee: Based on your vehicle’s original list price when it was new (MSRP) and its age. A brand new vehicle starts at the highest rate of 18 mills per thousand of value. That rate goes down every year for six years as the vehicle gets older, until it reaches 3 mills. In simple terms, the newer the vehicle, the higher the town portion will be. As the vehicle gets older, that portion goes down.

Every town and city in New Hampshire calculates registration fees the same way using the same state schedule. The only difference you may see is a small additional local fee in some communities for things like trash pickup or other local services.

You can also see this on your actual registration. On the right side, there is a box that breaks down the fees, including the mill rate used for the town portion.

If you’d like to estimate your own registration cost, try our Online Motor Vehicle Fee Estimator. It’s the same calculator we use at the Town Clerk’s office to provide quick quotes! 😊

https://pay.eb2gov.com/Service/ERegEstimate/1154?towncode=814&source=ME&towncodemasterid=209

05/30/2026

Due to power outage, the transfer station will have to close at 11am today. We apologize for the inconvenience.

05/28/2026

Candidate filing for the 2026 State Primary will be open June 3 through June 12, 2026.

Candidates for State Representative and Delegate to the Republican State Convention may file with the Deerfield Town Clerk’s Office. Candidates for other state and county offices must file with the New Hampshire Secretary of State’s Office.

Please note: on the final day, June 12, filings must be made in person by the candidate. The Town Clerk’s Office will be open from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM that day for in-person filings only.

More information is available on the Town Clerk’s State Primary Information page and through the New Hampshire Secretary of State Elections Division.

https://www.deerfieldnh.gov/534/2026-State-Primary-Information

https://www.sos.nh.gov/elections/running-office

05/27/2026

Mark your calendars 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

05/26/2026

Reminder for parents of driving-age teens:

If a vehicle is being titled in your child’s name, your child must be present to sign the title paperwork.

If the child is under 18, a parental consent form must also be completed.

If someone needs to handle a registration transaction for another person, the only way to do so is with a notarized Power of Attorney.

We understand work, school, and other schedules can make this difficult, but these requirements are in place to protect everyone involved and must be followed consistently.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

https://www.dmv.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt416/files/inline-documents/dsmv38.pdf

05/25/2026

05/23/2026

10 days to go before the deadline to change your party affiliation before the State Primary Election in September. If you want to change your party affiliation, reach out to your local clerk. Visit app.sos.nh.gov to get their contact info.

05/21/2026

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Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed a bill Tuesday expanding access to Gold Star license plates for families of U.S. service members who died in the line of duty. The law follows a major push from families of fallen troops and will take effect in January 2027. Read more: https://www.wmur.com/article/ayotte-gold-star-plates-family-members-51926/71354682

05/19/2026

Reminder of Payment Options:

We accept cash, checks, and credit/debit cards at the counter. A 2.99% fee applies to credit/debit card payments.

Online payments may be made by ACH or credit/debit card. ACH payments include a $2.50 fee plus a $1.75 service fee. Online credit/debit card payments include a 2.99% fee plus a $1.75 service fee.

05/19/2026

I listened to the Board of Selectmen meeting and wanted to share a little more context about the office hours.

The change was discussed in open meetings and explained in a public memo. The current schedule added later hours and continues to provide more public office hours than many surrounding communities.

That said, I understand some residents prefer a different schedule, and I am listening. Effective immediately, I will be working Fridays until noon. I will also be speaking with staff and the Board of Selectmen about options, including a possible community survey, because I want to understand how the majority of residents feel and, if possible, move in the direction that works best for most people.

My goal has always been to serve the community in the way that best meets residents’ needs.

https://www.deerfieldnh.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2738/Public-Memorandum-to-the-Board-of-Selectment-Re-New-Hours-and-Backup-Documentation-07312025pdf