Title and Register a Vehicle in Vermont

If you live in Vermont and own a vehicle, you must title and register it through the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), whether you just purchased it or moved in from another state.

This will require a trip to your local DMV office. Consider scheduling an appointment in advance.

Title and Register a Recently Purchased Vehicle in Vermont

If you just bought a vehicle, visit your local DMV office and provide the:

• Vehicle title (used vehicles) OR Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (new vehicles) signed or assigned over to you.
• Bill of Sale and Odometer Disclosure Statement (VT-005).
• Most recent registration (for used vehicles with NO previous title).
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) verification (for salvaged vehicles).
• Payment for the applicable fees.

Title and Register a Recently a Vehicle: New Vermont Residents

When you move to Vermont, you’ll have 60 days from establishing residency to title and register your vehicle. Visit your local DMV and provide:

• A completed Registration Application Form (VD-119).
• The vehicle title OR most recent registration AND the name and address of the lienholder.
• The current odometer reading.
• A VIN verification, completed by a DMV employee or law enforcement officer.
• Proof of the purchase price and sales tax paid. If you have owned the vehicle for 3 years or more in a state that collects taxes, you may provide the title or previous 3 registrations instead.
• Payment for the applicable fees

Vermont Title and Registration Fees

• Gas or diesel passenger car (1-year registration): $76.00
• Gas or diesel passenger car (2-year registration): $140.00
• Electric passenger car (1-year registration): $74.00
• Electric passenger car (2-year registration): $136.00
• Title fee: $35.00
• Lien recording fee: $11.00

See the DMV fee schedule for a complete list of vehicle types and their registration fees.