Vermont Registration,
Tax & Title Application
OFFICE LOCATIONS
Bennington
Bennington County
530 Main Street
Monday – Friday
Saint Albans
Franklin County
27 Fisher Pond Rd
Monday – Wednesday
Rutland
Rutland County
101 State Place
Monday – Friday
Dummerston
Windham County
AOT District #2 Office
870 US Route 5
Monday – Wednesday
Saint Johnsbury
Caledonia County
Green Mountain Mall
1998 Memorial Drive
Thursdays
White River Junction
Windsor County
226 Holiday Dr
Monday – Wednesday
Montpelier
Washington County - Main Office
Monday – Friday
South Burlington
Chittenden County
4 Market Street
Monday – Friday
To schedule an appointment,
visit mydmv.vermont.gov or
call 888-970-0357
Newport
Orleans County
Monday – Friday
Springfield
Windsor County
100 Mineral St Suite 103
Monday – Friday
dmv.vermont.gov
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RECENT NEWS & UPDATES
Registrations
To register a vehicle in Vermont, you must be a Vermont resident with a Vermont-issued credential (Driver’s License or Non-driver
Identification card).
Electric Vehicles
EV Infrastructure fee for battery electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in electric hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) is in Act No. 148 of 2024, with a
new additional EV Infrastructure fee required as of January 1, 2025.
Titles
Act No. 165 of 2024, Section 26-30, states that when a vehicle is sold to a new owner, a title will be issued to the new owner when
the vehicle is registered. All vehicles previously exempt from obtaining a title remain exempt, and no action is required.
VERMONT LOW EMISSION VEHICLE (LEV) PROGRAM
All new motor vehicles up to 14,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) must be California-certified to be sold and registered
in the state of Vermont.
New motor vehicles not certified as California or 50-state vehicles cannot be registered in the state of Vermont. LEV Regulations consider
any vehicle with less than 7,500 miles on the odometer a new vehicle.
Two quick ways to determine if your vehicle qualifies:
1. The Manufacturer Certificate of Origin (MCO) must indicate
“Certified for sale in 50 States” or “Certified for sale in
California”.
2. The label under the hood in the engine compartment must
indicate “California certified,” EPA 50-State, or California-
Only vehicle.
"50-State Vehicle: This vehicle conforms to U.S. EPA and
California regulations applicable to (the vehicle model year)
model-year new motor vehicles."
"California-Only Vehicle: This vehicle conforms to U.S. EPA and
California regulations applicable to (the vehicle model year)
model-year new motor vehicles introduced into commerce only
for sale in California."
Emission statements that DO NOT comply:
• This vehicle meets/satisfies Federal emission standards
• This vehicle is certified/legal for sale in 49 states
• This vehicle is certified/legal for sale in 45 states
• No statement
VERMONT TITLES
All Titles (except ATV) = $42.00, ATV Titles = $27.00. Lien fee = $14.00.
The State of Vermont does not issue titles for the following:
• Trailers with an empty weight of 1,500 lbs. or less
• Motorcycles with an engine size smaller than 300 CCs.
• Motor-driven cycle
• Tractors with a loaded weight of 6,099 lbs. or less
• Road-making appliances (call the Montpelier office for
details)
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR A VERMONT REGISTRATION & TITLE
New Vehicles:
• Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin properly assigned.
• If the vehicle was manufactured in Canada, a New Vehicle
Information Statement is required.
• Bill of Sale is required for Purchase & Use Tax purposes.
• Odometer Disclosure Statement required if the vehicle is the
and seller both sign the back of the title.
Used Vehicles which have been titled:
• Original previous Certificate of Title assigned to you by all
parties on the title and bills of sale as necessary to show a
complete chain of ownership. All liens must be released.
• Death certificates and/or probate papers are required when
one or more previous owners are deceased.
• Odometer Disclosure Statement required if the vehicle is the
model year 2011 or newer; use form VT-005 or have buyer
and seller both sign the back of the title.
• If registered out of state to the applicant, section 7 needs to
be completed.
• If registered out of state to the applicant, proof of tax paid is
required, or tax on JD Power value will be collected at
registration.
Used Vehicles which have not been titled and are
not required to be titled:
• Bill of sale must contain sufficient information to identify the
vehicle, including Make, Year, VIN, Purchase Price,
Mileage, Signature of Seller, and Date of Sale
Used Vehicles which have not been titled but are
required to be titled in Vermont:
• Original or certified copy of the last registration certificate
and all bills of sale thereafter. The Bill of Sale must contain
sufficient information to identify the vehicle, including Make,
Year, VIN, Purchase Price, Mileage, Signature of Seller, and
Date of Sale.
• Odometer Disclosure Statement required if the vehicle is the
model year 2011 or newer; use form VT-005 or have buyer
and seller both sign the back of the title.
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MISCELLANEOUS TAX INFORMATION
Purchase and Use Tax is due at the time of registration and/or title at 6% of the purchase price or the JD Power value, whichever is higher,
minus the value of any trade-in vehicle or any other allowable credit. A tax credit may be applied towards the tax due at the time of purchase for
a vehicle sold within three months of the vehicle’s registration date.
Purchase: Purchase and Use Tax is due at the time of registration and/or title at a percentage of the purchase price or the JD Power clean
trade-in value, whichever is greater, minus the value of the trade-in vehicle or any other allowable credit.
If the vehicle is registered/titled to you or your spouse out-of-state, tax is based on JD Power clean trade-in book value and is due unless exempt.
Lease: The dealer/leasing company will calculate the tax. A lease agreement or Vermont Dealer worksheet must be submitted with documents.
If the individual purchases this vehicle at the end of the lease, they will pay tax on the "residual/lease end value" of the vehicle.
The registration application is received from a Vermont Dealer or a Vermont Dealer acting on behalf of the Lessor. A "Purchase and Use Tax
Computation - Leased Vehicle" Form (form #VD-147) may be submitted instead of a copy of the lease agreement and dealer worksheet. Original
Acquisition Cost - Lease End Value = Purchase Price. The Purchase Price is the amount that will be taxed.
Tax paid in another state. Vehicle on which a state tax (Sales, Purchase & Use or Ad Valorem) has been paid in another state by the person
applying for a title/registration in Vermont. If the tax paid in another state is less than the Vermont tax, the tax due shall be the difference. You
will be required to submit proof of tax paid. A copy of the retail installment agreement is not acceptable.
The vehicle was previously registered out of state. You may claim a tax credit for a vehicle registered to you in a jurisdiction that imposes a
state sales or use tax on vehicles. You must provide proof that the vehicle was registered in a qualifying jurisdiction. Examples of proof of
registration are:
• Out-of-state Title.
• Registration Certificate(s) that show the vehicle was registered in your name.
• Bill of sale from the dealer showing your name as buyer and the total tax paid.
• Letter from that state motor vehicle department verifying the vehicle was registered in your name.
Dealer Appraisal: If you believe the vehicle’s value is less than the JD Power value, submit a Vermont Dealer Appraisal Form. Submitting a
dealer appraisal after registration must be received within 30 days of the registered date to be considered for a refund. DMV does not accept
any values determined by online research.
Maximum Tax: A
uto, Antique, Exhibit, Motor Home, Motorcycle, Truck, and off-highway Tractors registered at the 10,099 lb. weight class or
less have no maximum tax. Trucks and off-highway Tractors registered at the 10,099 weight class or more, and trailers have a $2,486 maximum
tax.
Some examples of vehicles exempt from tax are a vehicle owned or leased by a religious or charitable institution, a vehicle transferred to the
spouse, mother, father, grandparent, or child/grandchild of the donor, a vehicle equipped with altered controls and owned and operated or titled
by a permanently disabled person.
80,000 LB TRUCK REGISTRATIONS
To qualify to register for 80,000 lbs., vehicle combinations must have at least five axles. There must be at least 51 feet between the front and
rearmost axle or 36 feet between the first and last axle of two consecutive sets of tandem axles.
DIESEL TAX
Diesel-powered vehicles with a gross, or registered, weight of 26,001 lbs. and over that travel outside the State of Vermont must join the
International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA). Fuel decals will be issued for all qualifying vehicles, and diesel tax reports must be filed every quarter.
For further information regarding Diesel Tax and IFTA, please contact the Commercial Vehicle Operations Unit at 802.828.2070.
FEDERAL HEAVY VEHICLE USE TAX
The Internal Revenue Service requires vehicles registered at 55,000 lbs. or more (including agricultural) to pay a Heavy Vehicle Use Tax. All
Applications must be accompanied by proof of payment and processed in the Montpelier office.
Acceptable Proof is:
Receipted IRS 2290, Schedule 1 (or copy), or
Form 2290 with Schedule 1 attached and a copy of both sides of the canceled check or
HVUT IRS Form 2290 with payment attached.
Proof of Payment Not Required If:
The tax has already been paid for the taxable period, or
The IRS exempts the vehicle, or
Vehicle was acquired within 60 DAYS and has not been registered to anyone during the taxable period.
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Amateur Radio Operator, Firefighter,
Free Masons, Lion’s Club, National
Guard, Rotary, Vermont Ambulance
Association (EMS), Veterans of Foreign
Wars (VFW) and Vietnam Veterans of
America.
Submit DMV form VD-128
along with
proof of eligibility. Available only for
Autos & trucks less than 26,001 lbs.
$21.00 (one-time fee, in addition to other
fees)
Conservation Plate –
Available only for
Autos & trucks less than 26,001 lbs.
$32.00 (additional annual fee)
Vanity Plate – Submit form VD-017. $58.00
(additional annual fee)
Building Bright Futures – Available only
for Autos & trucks less than 26,001 lbs.
$29.00 (additional annual fee)
Type
Duration
Gas or Diesel
Electric
Other Fuel
Auto (Car)
1 Year
$91.00
$89.00
$157.75
2 Years
$167.00
$163.00
$287.25
Antique/Exhibition (Limited
Use)
1 Year
$28.00
$26.00
$47.50
2 Years
$56.00 $52.00 $95.00
ATV
1 Year
$45.00
(all fuel types)
2 Years
$90.00 (all fuel types)
Jitney (Up to 7 Passengers)
1 Year
$91.00
$89.00
$157.75
2 Years
$167.00
$163.00
$287.25
Motorcycle
1 Year
$58.00
$56.00
$100.00
2 Years
$116.00
$112.00
$200.00
Motor-Driven Cycle (Moped)
1 Year
$36.00
$34.00
$61.50
2 Years
$72.00
$68.00
$123.00
Motorhome
1 Year
$91.00
$89.00
$157.75
2 Years
$167.00
$163.00
$287.25
Municipal & Volunteer
5 Years
$15.00
$15.00
$15.00
Off-Highway Tractor
1 Year
$91.00
$89.00
$157.75
2 Years
$167.00
$163.00
$287.25
School Bus
1 Year
$91.00
$89.00
$157.75
2 Years
$167.00
$163.00
$287.25
Street Rod
1 Year
$91.00
$89.00
$157.75
2 Years
$167.00
$163.00
$287.25
Trucks (up to 6,099 lbs.)
1 Year
$91.00
$89.00
$157.75
2 Years
$167.00
$163.00
$287.25
Trailers
One (1) Year
Two (2) Years
Five (5) Years
1,500 lbs. or less $33.00 $62.00 $165.00
1,501 lbs. or more $63.00 $123.00 $315.00
Contractor $237.00 $473.00 $1,185.00
Special Use Weight
One Year Registration
Two Year Registration
Gas
Diesel
Other
Gas
Diesel
Other
Agriculture
used only for the transportation of agricultural
products produced on, and material to be used
in connection with the operation of, a farm or
farms owned,
operated, or occupied by the
registrant
17,999 or less
$42.00 $42.00 $72.00 $84.00 $84.00 $144.00
18,000 – 26,000
$69.50 $63.00 $115.25 $139.00 $126.00 $230.50
26,001 – 34,999
$69.50 $69.50 $115.25 $139.00 $139.00 $230.50
35,000 – 60,000
$123.50 $123.50 $209.75 $247.00 $247.00 $419.50
60,001 – 80,000
$191.00 $191.00 $327.88 $382.00 $382.00 $655.76
Special Purpose Vehicles Category I –
Backhoe, Bucket Loader, Forklift, Grader, Street
Sweeper, Truck Shovel (Wheeled Excavator)
17,999 or less
$216.00 $216.00 $378.00 $432.00 $432.00 $756.00
18,000 – 26,000
$222.50 $216.00 $384.50 $445.00 $432.00 $769.00
26,001 – 80,000
$222.50 $222.50 $384.50 $445.00 $445.00 $769.00
Special Purpose Vehicles Category II –
Bituminous Distributor, Building Mover, Calcium
Chloride Distributor, Concrete Form Truck,
Concrete Pumper Truck, Floatation Applicator,
Permanently Mounted Well Drilling Machine, Road
Oiler, Truckcrane (Wrecker), Water Tanker (dust
control only), Well Driller Tender Truck
17,999 or less $500.00 $500.00 $875.00 $1000.00 $1000.00 $1,750.00
18,000 – 26,000 $506.50 $500.00 $881.50 $1,013.00 $1,000.00 $1,763.00
26,001 – 80,000
$506.50 $506.50 $881.50 $1,013.00 $1,013.00 $1,763.00
Veteran Plates (No additional fee).
Afghanistan, Air Medal, Bronze Star,
Disabled Veteran, Gold Star Family, Gulf
War, Iraq War, Korean War, POW,
Purple Heart, U.S. Veteran, Vietnam
War.
Additional documentation is required; for
more detail, see
dmv.vermont.gov/military
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Truck Registration Fees
Where applicable, the fees below include a $6.50 Non-
Transferable Fuel User Fee and a $2.00 Clean Air Fund Fee.
Loaded Weight Gas Diesel Other
Loaded Weight Gas or Diesel Other
UP TO 6,099 $91.00 $157.75
41,100 - 42,099 $1,436.18 $2,513.32
6,100 - 7,099 $130.00 $227.50
42,100 - 43,099 $1,463.18 $2,560.57
7,100 - 8,099 $148.00 $259.00
43,100 - 44,099 $1,490.18 $2,607.82
8,100 - 9,099 $190.00 $332.50
44,100 - 45,099 $1,517.18 $2,655.07
9,100 - 9,999 $211.00 $369.25
45,100 - 46,099 $1,544.18 $2,702.32
10,000 - 10,099 $253.53 $443.68
46,100 - 47,099 $1,571.18 $2,749.57
10,100 - 11,099 $274.53 $480.43
47,100 - 48,099 $1,598.18 $2,796.82
11,100 - 12,099 $294.53 $515.43
48,100 - 49,099 $1,625.18 $2,844.07
12,100 - 13,099 $343.53 $601.18
49,100 - 50,099 $1,651.18 $2,889.57
13,100 - 14,099 $366.53 $641.43
50,100 - 51,099 $1,690.18 $2,957.82
14,100 - 15,099 $389.53 $681.68
51,100 - 52,099 $1,717.18 $3,005.07
15,100 - 16,099 $412.53 $721.93
52,100 - 53,099 $1,744.18 $3,052.32
16,100 - 17,099 $462.53 $809.43
53,100 - 54,099 $1,772.18 $3,101.32
17,100 - 17,999 $487.53 $853.18
54,100 - 55,099 $1,799.18 $3,148.57
18,000 - 18,099 $494.03 $487.53 $864.55
55,100 - 56,099 $1,826.18 $3,195.82
18,100 - 19,099 $518.03 $511.53 $906.55
56,100 - 57,099 $1,853.18 $3,243.07
19,100 - 20,099 $543.03 $536.53 $950.30
57,100 - 58,099 $1,880.18 $3,290.32
20,100 - 21,099 $591.03 $984.53 $1,034.30
58,100 - 59,099 $1,907.18 $3,337.57
21,100 - 22, 099 $617.03 $610.53 $1,079.80
59,100 - 59,999 $1,934.18 $3,384.82
22,100 - 23,099 $643.03 $636.53 $1,125.30
60,000 - 60,099 $2,104.30 $3,682.53
23,100 - 24,099 $669.03 $662.53 $1,170.80
60,100 - 61, 099 $2,188.30 $3,829.53
24,100 - 25,099 $694.03 $687.53 $1,214.55
61,100 - 62,099 $2,216.30 $3,878.53
25,100 - 25,999 $720.03 $713.53 $1,260.05
62,100 - 63,099 $2,244.30 $3,927.53
26,000 $762.53 $756.03 $1,334.43
63,100 - 64,099 $2,272.30 $3,976.53
26,001 - 26,099 $762.53 $1,334.43
64,100 - 65,099 $2,300.30 $4,025.53
26,100 - 27,099 $788.53 $1,379.93
65,100 - 66,099 $2,328.30 $4,074.53
27,100 - 28,099 $813.53 $1,423.68
66,100 - 67,099 $2,357.30 $4,125.28
28,100 - 29,099 $839.53 $1,469.18
67,100 - 68,099 $2,385.30 $4,174.28
29,100 - 30,099 $865.53 $1,514.68
68,100 - 69,099 $2,413.30 $4,223.28
30,100 - 31,099 $908.53 $1,589.93
69,100 - 70,099 $2,441.30 $4,272.28
31,100 - 32,099 $934.53 $1,635.43
70,100 - 71,099 $2,535.30 $4,436.78
32,100 - 33,099 $960.53 $1,680.93
71,100 - 72,099 $2,564.30 $4,487.53
33,100 - 34,099 $986.53 $1,726.43
72,100 - 73,099 $2,593.30 $4,538.28
34,100 - 35,099 $1,013.53 $1,773.68
73,100 - 74,099 $2,622.30 $4,589.03
35,100 - 36,099 $1,039.53 $1,819.18
74,100 - 75,099 $2,651.30 $4,639.78
36,100 - 37,099 $1,065.53 $1,864.68
75,100 - 76,099 $2,680.30 $4,690.53
37,100 - 38,099 $1,091.53 $1,910.18
76,100 - 77,099 $2,709.30 $4,741.28
38,100 - 39,099 $1,118.53 $1,957.43
77,100 - 78,099 $2,738.30 $4,792.03
39,100 - 39,999 $1,144.53 $2,002.93
78,100 - 79,099 $2,767.30 $4,842.78
40,000 - 40,099 $1,357.18 $2,375.07
79,100 - 80,000 $2,796.30 $4,893.53
40,100 - 41,099 $1,409.18 $2,466.07
90,000 $3,171.30 $5,549.78
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If submitting by mail, send to Vermont DMV, 120 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05603. See DMV form# VD-119i for more detailed instructions.
Section 1
Enter all names and contact information. A physical address is required if the mailing address is a PO Box or Private Mailbox (i.e., UPS Store). If more than
two owners include a completed form VT-012 (Multiple Owners on Title).
Section 2
VIN Verification is required (using DMV form VT-010) for
• Vehicles with Salvage Documentation from any state, including
Vermont.
• Vehicles being titled under bond.
• Vehicles with registrations from any foreign country, including
Canada.
Trucks (including pick-up trucks) must include
• Number of Axles
• Brake Type
• Empty Weight (curb)
• Loaded Weight (GVW)
Trailers must include
• Empty Weight
• Length (in feet & inches)
• Width (in feet & inches)
Motorcycles and ATVs must include
• Cylinders
• Number of Wheels
• Power
• Power Type
Section 3
• Tenants by the Entirety/Spouses (TEN ENT) - Married couples (including Civil Unions), where property ownership is treated as though the couple
was a single legal person. Owners have a right of survivorship; if one owner dies, interest in the property will pass to the surviving owner
avoiding probate.
• Joint Tenants (JTEN) - Co-owners have a right of survivorship; if one owner dies, interest in the property will pass to the surviving owner
avoiding probate.
• Tenants in Common (TEN COM) - No right of survivorship; if one owner dies, interest in the property will be part of their estate.
• Business Partners (PTNERS) - No right of survivorship; if one owner dies, interest in the property will be part of their estate.
• Transfer on Death (TOD) – One owner only, DMV form VT-007 required.
Section 4
Enter the current odometer reading. A separate odometer disclosure statement is required if the vehicle is model year 2011 or newer.
Section 5
If the vehicle is financed, enter the lienholder information. If there is no loan, write “None.”
Section 6
Enter the seller details. The seller's signature is only required if no other bill of sale exists.
Section 7
Indicate the transaction type. If there is a current Vermont registration, enter the plate number. For new registrations, enter the desired plate type. Available
plate types include (additional form may be required for some)
• Agriculture (Farm Use)
• Air Medal
• Amateur Radio
• American Legion
• Antique
• ATV
• Bronze Star
• Building Bright Futures
• Conservation
• Disabled
• EMS
• Exhibition
• Firefighter
• Freemasons
• Gold Star Family
• Jitney/Rental
• Lions Club
• Motor Bus
• Motor Driven Cycle
(moped)
• Motor Home
• Municipal
• National Guard
• Off-Highway Tractor
• Pearl Harbor
• POW
• Purple Heart
• Rotary
• School Bus
• Sheriff
• Special Purpose Truck I
• Special Purpose Truck II
• State
• Street Rod
• Transporter
• Veteran
• Veteran, Afghanistan
• Veteran, Disabled
• Veteran, Gulf War
• Veteran, Iraq
• Veteran, Korea
• Veteran, Motorcycle
• Veteran, Vietnam
• Veteran, World War II
• VFW
• Volunteer
• VVA
Section 8
• Purchase Price - Amount paid for the vehicle.
• Credit for Trade - Amount the previous vehicle was sold for, to include trade value at dealer or private sale.
• JD Power Value – Unless sold by a Vermont Dealer or Licensed Out-of-State Dealer, tax is due on JD Power value. Visit mydmv.vermont.gov to
obtain value.
• Purchaser Information – if claiming trade credit, include details on the sale of the previous vehicle.
• ATV - If an ATV is purchased from a Dealer or Vermont-registered business, you must submit proof of tax paid. No tax is due if an ATV is purchased
in a casual sale (person to person).
