Get Vermont Title Application

No. Anyone can register a vehicle in the state of Vermont.

VERMONT TITLES From 1/1/2022 – 12/31/2022, Vermont will title all vehicles with the model year 2008 or newer. All Titles (except ATV) = $35.00, ATV Titles = $22.00. Lien fee = $11.00.

If the vehicle is more than 15 years old you may use the "bill of sale." If the vehicle is 15 years old or less, you must obtain a replacement title.

You must provide a valid bill of sale to provide proof of ownership to use the Vermont title loophole. The bill of sale is your receipt or proof that you purchased the vehicle. Your bill of sale can be typed or handwritten and must contain specific information about the transaction.

Transferring a Vehicle Title When You Have an Out-of-State Title The original out-of-state vehicle title. Proof of identification (ex. A valid driver's license) A completed application for a certificate of ownership. A completed Vermont vehicle registration application. Proof of a valid VT vehicle insurance policy.

Purchased from an out-of-state dealer Complete a Vermont Registration, Tax, and Title application (VD-119) and submit it (together with the above documentation and the appropriate fees) to the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles.

Vermont issues a registration form of ownership for 15 year old vehicles. Since that is their version of a title, you can obtain this document in your name by paying the registration fee with just a bill of sale, and then present it to your state DMV who will then issue you a legal title in your name, in your state.

Complete the entire Vermont Motor Vehicle Registration, Tax and Title Application (form #VD-119). Be sure to enter the Plate number that you are transferring. You must complete Section 7 of the Vermont Registration Application, or incude your current Vermont Registration with the "Transfer Section" completed.