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People With Disabilities

If you have a disability, DMV can provide information and assistance to suit your needs.

Disability Services

Whether you need to visit a DMV office in person or you are interacting with us online or on the phone, DMV offers many accommodations for people with disabilities:

 

Use Vermont Relay 

If you have a speech or impairment or are deaf or hard of hearing, you can use Vermont Relay for assistance with DMV services. 

 

Conducting Business with Your Service Animal

Your service animal is welcome to accompany you to any DMV field office. No DMV location can turn you away because you have a service animal to assist you.

Your service animal is not required to wear an identifying harness or special collar, but you may be asked if the animal is a service animal or what tasks the animal has been trained to perform.

Please note that if your animal poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others, you will be asked to remove it from the office.

 

Interacting with DMV

There are several ways you can interact with DMV, depending on your needs and abilities.

Interacting by Telephone

Call Center: 802-828-2000

TTY: Vermont Relay

You can speak to a DMV specialist over the phone, or they can help you make specific arrangements to assist you as you conduct business at a DMV office. Our Call Center offers information on nearly all services available at DMV, such as:

  • Vehicle registration
  • How to obtain a driver's license
  • Where to take an exam
    • What to expect at that exam
  • Driving Under the Influence (DUI) restrictions and much more

 

Visiting DMV in Person

The “Check-In Desk”

All DMV Offices have a “Check-In Desk”. When visiting a DMV office, go to the “Check-In Desk” to request any assistance or accommodation you might need.

The Office Supervisor at any DMV Office

You can speak to the office supervisor at any DMV office you call or visit. DMV office supervisors are trained to assist people with disabilities and offer accommodation if needed.

DMV Offices – Disabled Parking and Building Access

All DMV Office locations have designated parking for people with disabilities and signage for accessible ramps, where needed.

Certain DMV tasks can be completed through our online portal (if eligible), making a physical trip into an office potentially unnecessary:

 

 

Need something else?

Driving with Medical Conditions

Whether due to illness, injury, or medication side effects, you should let DMV know if you have a medical condition that may affect your driving.

 

Driver Safety Evaluation Guidelines

DMV uses several qualifications to determine whether a driver has the necessary physical and mental skills to operate a motor vehicle safely.

Featured Article

January 17, 2025

Governor Phil Scott Announces Leadership Appointment

Matt Rousseau has been with DMV since 2017 overseeing critical functions and serving as chief of driver improvement, custodian of records, and chief of commercial vehicle operations. In these key roles, he worked with several other state agencies to promote efficiencies as well as being involved in implementing new programs and streamlining processes.

Prior to state government, Rousseau was a small business owner gaining firsthand experience in leadership, customer service, and operational management. Additionally, he served as an educator at the New England Culinary Institute sharing his passion and fostering the development of future professionals in the industry.

“Matt has demonstrated his strong leadership and commitment in many ways during his time at DMV,” said Governor Phil Scott.  “I also appreciate his successful small business background, especially in regards to customer service, which will serve Vermonters and the Department well in this new leadership role.” 

“I’m honored to have been chosen to serve in the Governor’s administration and excited to continue serving Vermonters in this new capacity,” said Rousseau.

Rousseau’s appointment is effective January 27.