Author Archives: Michelle B

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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Reminder: Fiscal Period Close for Those With a July 1st Fiscal Year

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Michelle B

Keep in mind that the Avitar Tax Collect system has a strict fiscal year-end close. This means no transactions can be processed in the new fiscal year until the previous one is officially closed. As we approach the end of … Continue reading →

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First Issue Tax Warrant

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Michelle B

Soon you will receive your first Property Tax Warrant of 2025 (2025P01). Whether you’re new to the role or a seasoned Collector, taking the time to review the Warrant Process in advance will help ensure a smoother experience. We’ve put … Continue reading →

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Balancing Over-the-Counter Credit Cards in Clerk

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Michelle B

Many of our towns accept over-the-counter credit cards as a payment type for transactions processed through Avitar Clerk. Some of these towns prefer to separate their deposits into cash and check versus credit card payments. Did you know there is … Continue reading →

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