Whether relocating from across the country or the next town over, moving to a new community can be overwhelming at times. We hope the following list will help in your transition to residency in Windham.
Proof of residency will be required. Acceptable types of documentation are:
REGISTERING YOUR VEHICLES:
New Residents Relocating from OUT of State: Note: New Hampshire allows new residents only 60 days to change over driver’s licenses and/or motor vehicle registrations
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Present to the Town Clerk’s Office documentation from the closing of your home (ie. HUD statement, OR, if renting, you must present one (1) of the following: a lease or notarized written statement from the current property owner confirming your residency.
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If your vehicle is less than fifteen (15) years old, present your out-of-state TITLE (a copy is not acceptable), OR, if your vehicle IS fifteen (15) years old or more , present a copy of your title from out of state, or a New Hampshire Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) verification form (19a).
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If your title is currently held by an out-of-state lienholder or leasing company and your registration and insurance are still valid contact your lienholder or leasing company directly and inform them that you have moved to NH that way they will prepare the proper paperwork needed to make it a smoother transaction.
NH is a ‘title state’, and as such, any existing title must be surrendered at the time of registration. Again, it must be the actual title, a photocopy is NOT sufficient. The Town Clerk’s Office is not authorized to make request for a title on your behalf. It must be made by the NH Title Bureau. Present your out-of-state registration and the lienholder or leasing company’s name and mailing address. Also, please jot down your current mileage so we can prepare a NH title application for a fee of $2 for the Town and $25 for the State. Upon receipt, they will request your title from your lienholder or leasing company.
Once the title is received at the Bureau’s office, a notice will be sent to you authorizing the Town Clerk’s office to issue your registration and plates. If you have any questions, or if your notification is taking longer than expected, then please contact the Title Bureau at 603-271-3111 or 603-271-3112. Make sure to bring the letter of notification in to the Town Clerk’s Office that the State sends you. Please note that the letter from the State is a little confusing so please have patience. This is a process which can take up to several weeks.
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If your insurance or registration has already expired, or will expire within the next twenty (20) days, please bring to the Town Clerk’s Office your current out-of- state registration and your insurance showing the proof of expiration, along with the lienholder or leasing company’s name and mailing address you will qualify for a “Hardship Registration”.
We will prepare a NH title application and registration, and collect your town registration taxes. You will then be directed to the Salem Motor Vehicle Sub-station, where you will pay your registration fees for the State. Salem will issue a sixty (60) day temporary plate, and at some point during that time, upon receipt of your out-of-state title, Concord Motor Vehicle will forward your metal plates directly to you.
Current New Hampshire Residents Relocating to Windham:
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Same as #1 above.
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We will provide you with a change of address card, which you must complete and forward to the Division of Motor Vehicles within ten (10) days of moving.
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If you do not receive a renewal notice from the Town of Windham for your vehicle, or if your renewal is due the month you move to Town, you must present to the Clerk’s Office your expiring registration from your previous town of residence. If you do not have your registration, you must obtain a copy from the town where it was issued prior to obtaining a renewal with the Town of Windham.
REGISTERING TO VOTE: You may register to vote any time during regular business hours. You must be an American citizen, and present proof thereof. A birth certificate, passport or baptismal papers are all acceptable. If you are a Naturalized citizen, you must present your naturalization papers. Note: Registration can also be completed at the polls on the day of the election.
LICENSING YOUR DOG: Any dog 3 months of age or older is required by NH law to have a current license. Owner’s must present a valid rabies certificate at the time of licensing, and all licenses expire annual on April 30th.
GETTING A NH DRIVER'S LICENSE: You may obtain your NH driver’s license at the Department of Motor Vehicles located on Geremonty Drive in Salem, NH. Their hours are 8:15 am to 4:15 pm, Monday through Friday, and you may contact them at 893-9871 for more information. New residents to New Hampshire must surrender any out-of-state licenses at the time of application.
TRASH DISPOSAL: The Town does not provide curbside trash removal to residents. Such service must be contracted privately or, alternatively, trash may be brought to the Transfer/Recycling Station. A permit is required, and should be obtained at the Station. There is no charge for general waste disposal.
YOUR UTILITY SERVICES: Currently, there is no public water or sewer in Windham. The majority of our residential property is serviced via individual wells and septic systems, with the exception of a limited number of homes that receive their water from Pennichuck (603 882-5191). If you are unsure, please check with your realtor or landlord.
To arrange for the remainder of your utility services, please contact the following:
Cable Provider: Comcast 1 800 266-2276
Telephone: Fairpoint 1 866 984-2001
Electricity: PSNH 1 800 662-7764
Granite State 890-7000 (Limited areas near Salem)
