Register a vehicle in Vermont

Online or in person

No online option described · Not required if you mail itThe DMV page describes submitting the application to the DMV, including by mail; it does not say new registrations can be done online. The DMV says to submit the Registration, Tax and Title Application with the documents and fees to the Vermont DMV, and describes registering by mail: include a printed J.D. Power valuation dated within the last seven days.

Cost

6% purchase and use tax6% of the purchase price or the J.D. Power clean trade-in value, whichever is greater (see allowable credits and exemptions). Registration for a car, gas or diesel: $91 for 1 year, $167 for 2 years; other fuel types are on the fees page.

You leave with

Plates; sometimes a temporary registrationA temporary registration and plate is valid only for 60 days and cannot be renewed or extended.

Your plan

1. Gather your documents

   • Completed Vermont Registration, Tax and Title Application (VD-119)
   • Bill of Sale and Odometer Disclosure Statement · all that apply
     An Odometer Disclosure Statement is required for model year 2011 or newer.
   • Properly assigned title · all that apply
     All owners listed on the title must sign as sellers, the new owner's name goes on the "transferred to" line, and any liens must be released. VIN verification is also required if the title is branded Salvage.
   • Liability insurance · all that apply
     All vehicles must have liability insurance coverage not less than the statutory minimum.
   • Payment of all required fees · all that apply

2. Complete the application

   Fill out the Vermont Registration, Tax and Title Application (VD-119) and submit it with the documents and fees to the Vermont DMV.

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3. Pay the tax and fees

   Purchase and use tax is due at the time of registration and/or titling. If you register by mail, include a printed J.D. Power valuation dated within the last seven days.

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4. Get the vehicle inspected

   Vehicles without a valid Vermont inspection sticker must be inspected within 15 days of registration. Bring proof of insurance to the inspection station.

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