The Division of Weights and Measures enforces all of the state's laws affecting the measurement of commodities moving in commerce. The purpose is to ensure consumers receive an accurate quantity and adequate information about commodities so that they can make price and quantity comparisons. Among its functions is the inspection of scales weighing in thousandths of a pound up to platform scales used to weigh up to 100,000 pounds. It inspects meters used for delivery of fuel oil, liquid propane gas, gasoline pumps, and containers used for measuring any type of liquid or solid commodity. The division also enforces the uniform date code system for processed food products and numerous other provisions of law affecting pricing and sale of commercial goods. The division also provides measurement calibration services in the areas of mass, length and volume to industry located within the state as well industry located outside the state.


Guidelines for Farmers' Markets--Fresh Fruits & Vegetables

Complaint Forms:
Complaint (PDF)
This option requires that you download the document, print out and send via postal mail.

Complaint (WORD)
For this option you will have to save the document to your desktop or computer and fill out the information and then attach the file to the reply email when sending back.

For further inquiries, please contact (603) 271-3700.

Order Forms:
Weights and Measures Order Form

Application Forms:
Original Serviceman Certificate of Registration
Renewal of Serviceman Certificate of Registration
Serviceman Exam Form
Initial Weighmaster License
Renewal of Weighmaster License
Weighmaster Exam Form

Device License Applications:
Initial Application for Weighing & Measuring Device License

Update for Weighing & Measuring Device License

Information for Businesses with Commercial Scales

Related Links:
www.nist.gov/owm
www.nist.gov/labmetrology
www.pei.org
www.astm.org

View a list of Division of Weights & Measures Publications