A Vermont motor vehicle bill of sale form records the sale of your car or another vehicle. It documents the details of your transaction and provides proof of a legitimate purchase to the state and future purchasers. The form includes information about the sale, including the price, buyer, seller, and vehicle details.
Registering a Motor Vehicle
Whenever a Vermont resident purchases a vehicle and owns it for more than 30 days, that vehicle must be registered with the State Department of Motor Vehicles. New residents have up to 60 days to register the vehicles. [1]
New owners and owners re-registering must also get their vehicles inspected within 15 days of the purchase. [2]
Gather Required Documents
You will need the following documents to register your vehicle in Vermont:
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Proof of Ownership:
- Bill of Sale: Protects the buyer and the seller in a vehicle sale by preventing ownership disputes.
- Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO): Comes from the dealer if the vehicle is new.
- Signed Title Over to the Buyer: Necessary if you’re accepting a used vehicle.
- Odometer Disclosure Statement (VT-005): Provides an official mileage reading when the vehicle is transferred.
- Registration Tax and Title Application (Form TA-VD-119): Allows the buyer to initiate the registration and titling processes.
- Driver’s License: Or another state ID card to prove your identity.
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Proof of Insurance: Should meet the state’s minimum requirements: [3]
- $10,000 for property damages per crash
- $25,000 for one person’s injury or death per crash
- $50,000 for two or more people killed or injured per crash
You can use the Vermont DMV Registration Required Documents Wizard to understand which documents and forms are required for your vehicle registration.
Additional Documents (If Applicable)
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Verification: Required for the following vehicles:
- Vehicles with Salvage Documentation.
- Vehicles that are being titled under bond.
- Vehicles with registrations from any foreign country, including Canada.
- Vehicles over 15 years old for which a Vermont resident seeks an “exempt title.”
- Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney: Lets someone else handle vehicle registration on your behalf.
- Copy of the Title: If the vehicle is coming from another state.
Submit Your Documents
You must submit your documents and register your vehicle in person at a Vermont DMV location, your local town clerk’s office, or your local police station.
Re-register your vehicle at a DMV location, online, via mail, or at a DMV kiosk. If re-registering by mail, send your documents to the following address:
Vermont DMV
PO Box 1308
Williston, Vermont 05495-1308
Pay Registration Fees
You must pay the DMV the applicable registration fees. The fees will vary depending on your vehicle classification and fuel type.
If you pay the fees via mail, use a money order or check. The DMV will accept credit cards (Discover, Mastercard, and Visa) online and in person. [4]
Vermont Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Sample
Download a Vermont motor vehicle bill of sale template as a PDF or Word document below:
