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Press Releases

04/25/11:  Burlington DMV Office Moving to New Site (PDF document 50.16KB)

11/15/10:  Vermont DMV Launches an Interactive Online Tutorial for Driver Exams (PDF document 21.91KB)

08/26/10:  Look Out for Motorcycles, Motor Driven Cycles & Have the Right Gear (PDF document 22.6KB)

06/30/10:  Law change in inspection requirements for light trailers (PDF document 29.02KB)

06/29/10:  Reminder for summer travel across the border ... (PDF document 47.8KB)

03/23/10:  DMV Inspector to be added to National Law Enforcement Memorial (PDF document 35.83KB)

03/20/08:  Vermont launches new online driver's license reinstatement payment service. (PDF document 20.59KB) 

Dealer Bulletins

2011    
11-02 09/13/11 Changes to Registration Form (TA-VD-119) (PDF document 311KB)
2010    
10-01 06/15/10 Law Changes Pertaining To Dealers & Inspections (PDF document 65.76KB)
2009    
09-05 11/20/09 Vermont Motor Vehicle Title (PDF document 205.83KB)
09-04 10/19/09 Dealer Fees and Purchase & Use Tax (PDF document 37KB)
09-02 06/29/09 Release of Security Interests (PDF document 55.2KB)
09-01 06/16/09 2009 Legislation Affecting Dealers (PDF document 4.23MB)
2008    
08-03 12/03/08 Lease Acquisition Fees (PDF document 34.88KB)
08-02 08/07/08 Vermont Motor Vehicle Titles (PDF document 41.38KB)
08-SOP 05/27/08 Standard Operating Procedure (PDF document 37.5KB)
08-01 02/01/08 Allowable Vehicles for Student Transportation (PDF document 38.29KB)

 

Inspection Bulletins

2010    
10-02 08/03/10 Law Change Clarification & Toyota Frame Issue (PDF document 72.67KB)
10-01 06/15/10 Law Changes & Upcoming Inspection Manual Changes (PDF document 53.28KB)
2009    
09-04 11/04/09 Toyota Matrix Registration Certificates (PDF document 133.43KB)
09-02 08/28/09 Vehicle Inspection Criteria (PDF document 122.97KB)
09-01 06/03/09 Inspection Sticker Fees & Registration Validation Stickers (PDF document 107.33KB)
2008    
08-08 12/01/08 Inspection Sticker Numbers (PDF document 35.49KB)
08-07 10/31/08 Inspection Sticker Adhesion To Vehicle Windshield (PDF document 34.84KB)
08-06 09/30/08 Lake Champlain Quadricentennial License Plate (PDF document 63.6KB)
08-05 09/15/08 Windshield Replacement Stickers (PDF document 36.13KB)
08-04 07/08/08 School Bus Auxiliary Fuel-Fired Heating Systems (PDF document 37.65KB)
08-03 02/15/08 DOT Lens Markings (PDF document 36.23KB)
08-02 02/15/08 Reconditioned and/or Remanufactured Wheels (PDF document 38.14KB)
08-01 01/10/08 Car/Truck Inspection Stickers (PDF document 35.31KB)

 

Law Enforcement Bulletins

2010
10-09 06/21/10 Changes to Motor Vehicle Laws (PDF document  43.82KB)
10-08 06/01/10 Texting While Driving & Seat Belt Use (PDF Document  40.52KB)

 

Commercial Trucking News/Bulletins

2011    
11/22/2011 Bulletin:  Pilot program for heavier trucks on the interstate extended until December 31, 2031 (more information PDF document 111.08KB)
09/27/2011 Declaration of Emergency Notice, Tropical Storm Irene, updated (PDF document 384KB)
08/31/2011 Declaration of Emergency Notice, Tropical Storm Irene (PDF document 624KB)
08/31/2011 Waiver of IRP & IFTA Requirements, Tropical Storm Irene (PDF document 690KB)
2010    
12/22/2010 Press Release (Quebec): Honoré-Mercier Bridge ( PDF document 26.29KB)
12/16/2010 Bulletin:  Heavier Trucks on the Interstate (program expiration) (more information PDF document 28.88KB)
02/24/2010 Bulletin:  Diesel Tax on Motor Buses (more information PDF document 33.6KB)
2009    
01/01/2009 Message received from Transports Quebec: On January 1, 2009 Québec's new legislation regarding mandatory speed limiters for heavy trucks (maximum speed of 105 km/h, that is, 65 m/h) came into force. Information on this subject is available in English on the website of the Ministère des Transports du Québec (MTQ) :  http://www.mtq.gouv.qc.ca/portal/page/portal/entreprises_en/
camionnage/limiteurs_vitesse
Official correspondence from our authorities has already been sent out to fully inform the DOTs and trucking associations concerned. Should further information be required, or if you have any questions, please contact Mr. Michel Lachance at michel.lachance@mtq.gouv.qc.ca

 

General DMV News

Vermont DMV's Departmental Policies are available upon request. Please phone 802-828-2000 for further information.


  • Effective July 1, 2010:  An accident that causes $3,000 or more in property damage must be reported to the DMV. This change is due to legislation that raised the minimum property damage of an accident from $1,000 to $3,000.
  • Effective July 1, 2010:  Change to Online Renewal - The receipt printed from an Internet renewal for a motor vehicle will now serve as a 10-day temporary registration. This new 10-day temporary registration may be used for vehicle inspection.
  • Effective July 1, 2010:  Red and blue light permits will now to be transferable, for 30 days, when license plates are transferred to another vehicle. An new application must be submitted to the DMV within the 30 day transfer period so a new light permit can be issued.
  • Effective Monday, February 1, 2010 the Bennington Branch Office location is:  120 Depot Street, Bennington, VT
  • DMV no longer deals with certificates of location for junkyards.  more information (PDF document 104.88KB)
  • Vermont DMV's Enhanced License/ID - more information
  • Assessment on gasoline ...more information (PDF document 32.79KB)
  • Vermont Department of Health web site information about "Advance Directives".
  • Check Vermont DMV's listings of "special plates" to see what's available
  • Identity theft and/or compromised driver licenses. More information ... (PDF document 59KB)

 

Licenses/Permits News

  • Sobering lesson on dangers of texting & driving (article & video)
  • Information having to do with identity theft and/or compromised driver license information. (PDF document 58.85KB)
  • Vermont Department of Health web site information about "Advance Directives".
  • Download "A Parent Guide To The Graduated Driver License (GDL)". (PDF document 409.69KB)

Enhanced License Information

  • Special Information for Children, Groups of Children, Native Americans, "Closed Loop" Cruises, U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents, Ferries and Small Boats, and Boaters

Registration/Plate News

The Lake Champlain Quadricentennial License Plate  (PDF document  48.73KB)

Vermont's newest Conservation Plate - "The Catamount Plate"  (HTML)

 
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