Automotive

State Auto Registration

As a full-time student, you are not required to change your car registration or driver's license, so the only reason to do so is to pay lower registration fees and/or insurance (but insurance usually depends on where the car is garaged anyway, not where it's registered).

NH
If you would like to register your car in NH or obtain a NH driver's license, you should start at the Town Office in the town in which you reside. Be sure to bring along proof of ownership and a checkbook. From there you will have to go to the DMV (603) 448-5408 on Mechanic St. in Lebanon.

VT
The DMV telephone number is (802) 828-2000. You can get a VT license at the DMV in White River Junction on certain days of the month. Call to find out when they are open, otherwise you can go to Montpelier (a 30 minute drive). To change registration, get a car registration sheet from the local police department (closest one is the Hartford Police Dept. behind the VA Hospital in White River Junction). You need to complete this and have the police verify your VIN # at the station (you must have your title with you). If you have already paid taxes on your car in another state (e.g.. sales tax when you bought the car) then you may be exempt from paying taxes again when you register; otherwise, you may pay a one time fee of 5% of the value of the car.

Garages and Service Stations

• Bob's Service Center (AAA), White River Junction. (802) 295-2341
• Co-op Service Center, 51 S. Park, Hanover. (603) 643-6650
• Doug's Sunoco, West Lebanon Rd (Exit 19, I-89), Lebanon. (603) 448-1885
• Flanders and Patch (Ford), Exit 19, I-89, Lebanon. (603) 448-3363
• Gateway Motors, Sykes Avenue, White River Junction. (802) 295-3124
• Gerrish Honda, Rte. 4, Lebanon. (603) 448-6969
• Midas Muffler and Brake Shop, Rte. 12A, West Lebanon. (603) 298-8741
• Miller Chevy, Volvo, Geo, VW, Rte. 120, Hanover Rd, Lebanon.(603) 448-3770
• Northern Motorsport (German Auto Specialist). (802) 296-2099
• Wilson Tire, Rte. 120, Lebanon (free shuttle service). (603) 448-4541

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