{"state":"NH","state_name":"New Hampshire","topic_slug":"replacement-plates","topic_name":"Replacement plates and credentials","title":"Replace plates or registration credentials in New Hampshire","summary":"Use this path when New Hampshire plates, decals, or registration credentials are lost, stolen, damaged, or unreadable and need to be replaced before normal renewal can continue cleanly.","when_to_use":"Choose this path when the registration record is still yours but the physical credentials are missing or unusable.","requirements":["New Hampshire plate number, VIN, or registration record details","owner identity and current mailing address","police report or theft details when the state requires them","payment for New Hampshire replacement-credential fees"],"steps":["Use New Hampshire's replacement-plates or duplicate-registration path before relying on a normal renewal.","Confirm whether New Hampshire wants replacement plates, a duplicate registration, or both for your situation.","Replace the missing or damaged credentials first so later renewal happens on a usable New Hampshire record."],"official_links":[{"label":"New Hampshire registration and plate guidance","href":"https://www.dmv.nh.gov/vehicles-boats-or-titles/vehicle-registrations"},{"label":"New Hampshire motor vehicle office locations","href":"https://www.dmv.nh.gov/locations"}],"local_authorities":[],"common_questions":["How do I replace lost plates or registration credentials in New Hampshire?","Does New Hampshire require a police report for stolen plates?","Can I drive while waiting for replacement credentials in New Hampshire?"],"source_url":"https://www.dmv.nh.gov/vehicles-boats-or-titles/vehicle-registrations","source_updated_at":"2026-04-23 07:19:15","help_cta":{"kind":"official_service","headline":"Start the official replacement plates and credentials workflow","body":"PlateHarbor already normalized the steps. Open the live New Hampshire service page to confirm eligibility, forms, and fees before filing.","label":"New Hampshire registration and plate guidance","href":"https://www.dmv.nh.gov/vehicles-boats-or-titles/vehicle-registrations","placement":"after-steps","disclosure":"Official state service link","tracking_key":"official-start-new-hampshire-replacement-plates"},"coverage_status":"source_backed","confidence_note":"This guide is refreshed from an official state source and has a recent successful sync timestamp."}