Kei Trucks in New Hampshire
Street legal: no title needed for 1999 and older, and how to register at your town clerk
No New Hampshire law bars kei trucks. Vehicles from model year 1999 or older don't need a title, so most 25-year-old kei trucks register at the town clerk with a VIN check.
No title neededUp to 1999
Start atTown clerk
VIN checkForm 19A
InspectionYearly
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What New Hampshire rules say about kei trucks
There's no kei-truck law here. The normal rules for older vehicles apply.
- Vehicles from model year 1999 or older aren't titled in New Hampshire.
- Model year 2000 and newer always need a title.
- Every registration starts at the town or city clerk where you live.
- You need proof of the vehicle number, such as a VIN verification form.
Sources: New Hampshire RSA 261:3 ↗, NH DMV registration pages, town clerk guidance. Checked Nov. 9, 2026.
How to register a kei truck in New Hampshire
Five steps, starting at your town clerk.
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Papers to bring to the town clerk
- VIN verification form
- Customs entry form CBP 7501
- DOT form HS-7
- EPA form 3520-1
- Japanese export certificate, with an English translation
- Your bill of sale
Sources: NH DMV and town clerks. Call your clerk first; practice varies by town. Not legal advice.
Where you can drive one
No special road limits for a registered kei truck.
Interstates here run 65–70 mph, so owners stick to back roads and town streets.
- Town roadsEasy at kei truck speeds.Good fit
- Back roadsWhere most New Hampshire owners drive.Good fit
- Highways (55–70 mph)Allowed, but faster than most kei trucks go.Too fast for most
Kei trucks for sale in New Hampshire
A dealer in Hopkinton stocks over a dozen 1990s trucks.
Prices run about $7,500 to $10,500. Most are model year 1999 or older, so no title is needed.
Prices in New Hampshire
1994 Mitsubishi MinicabAsking · Hopkinton dealer$7,999
1997 Honda ActyAsking · Hopkinton dealer$8,999
1996 Suzuki CarryAsking · Hopkinton dealer$9,499
Seen Nov. 8, 2026. Not offers or guarantees. We're not paid by any dealer.
New Hampshire dealers we found
We haven't visited or checked these yet. Call before you drive out.
- HopkintonGranite State Importsgranitestateimports.com
Kei truck rules next door to New Hampshire
Moving or buying across the line? The rules change at the border.
- VermontSince July 1, 2026 (Act 153), as a pleasure car or a farm truck. The law's kei definition stops at 130 inches long: measure your truck.
Yes, street legal - MassachusettsThe RMV reinstated kei registrations on Sept. 18, 2024. Passenger or commercial plate by use.
Yes, street legal - MaineSince 2021, kei trucks count as off-road vehicles. No change yet.
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New Hampshire questions
Are kei trucks legal in New Hampshire?
Yes. No law bars them, and model year 1999 or older register without a title.
Do I need a title for a kei truck here?
Not for model year 1999 or older. Model year 2000 and newer need one.
Where do I register a kei truck here?
Start at the town or city clerk where you live, then finish the state registration.
Do kei trucks need inspection in New Hampshire?
Yes, a yearly safety inspection, like other vehicles.
Where can I buy a kei truck near here?
Granite State Imports in Hopkinton.
Can someone from Maine register here?
No. You must register where you live.
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