Author Archives: Michelle B

Online December & January Registration Renewal Files Re-Upload

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Michelle B

Happy New Year! It’s time to upload/re-upload the December and January registration renewal files to reflect the new 2026 state fees. Please read this email in its entirety to avoid any potential upload issues. For those clients who deferred uploading … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Deadline for Online & Mail-In Motor Vehicle Renewals

Posted on December 29, 2025 by Michelle B

FINAL REMINDER: All motor vehicle renewals—online, by mail, or over the counter—must be processed through Avitar Clerk no later than December 31, 2025 to be registered at the current 2025 State fees. Any transactions completed on or after January 1, … Continue reading →

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Year End Close Support for December Fiscal Year Municipalities

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Michelle B

As we enter the busy season and receive an increased number of calls from Collectors working through their Year End Close, we want to provide some additional resources to help guide you through the process.

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State Fees Increase: What You Need to Know

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Michelle B

As you are well aware by now, beginning January 1, 2026, the State is increasing their portion of vehicle registration fees. To ensure a smooth transition, please review the important information/dates and follow the specific instructions outlined below.

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Online/Lockbox Batch Errors: What They Mean and How to Address Them

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Michelle B

When processing your online/lockbox batch(es) through Avitar Clerk, there are several situations in which a transaction may fail during the validation process. If a transaction fails validation, it will be marked as ERROR, and you won’t be able to continue … Continue reading →

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Clerk Post-It Notes

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Michelle B

In a busy municipal office, it’s easy for important tasks, reminders, and follow-ups to slip through the cracks—especially when managing vehicles, owners, payments, and pet records. The Post-It feature in the Avitar Clerk system is designed to help you stay … Continue reading →

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Lien Deadline is Right Around the Corner

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Michelle B

The deadline for liening your prior year invoices is quickly approaching. If you’ve already completed your lien process—congratulations! If you’re unsure whether any accounts need to be liened, go to Reports | Collection YTD. Review for any outstanding balances on … Continue reading →

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Changes to Civil Forfeiture Law re: Cost of Service (COS) Fee

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Michelle B

A recent amendment to RSA 466:14 updates the Cost of Service (COS) for the civil forfeiture of unlicensed dogs. Service Fee UpdateThe $7 flat fee for serving a civil forfeiture notice has been changed. The cost of service—whether delivered by … Continue reading →

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Commercial (COMM) Plates

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Michelle B

On Sunday, June 23, 2025, the New Hampshire Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) introduced a new hard-stop in the vehicle registration process for Commercial (COMM) plates. This change was implemented because the State is trying to clean up thousands of … Continue reading →

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It’s Civil Forfeiture Season for Dogs

Posted on June 19, 2025 by Michelle B

That time of year is here again—when dog owners who haven’t renewed or licensed their pups from last year may face the Civil Forfeiture process. The RSAs lay out clear guidelines on when each step of the Civil Forfeiture process … Continue reading →

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