Plates

An Intransit plate is available to legally move a newly purchased vehicle prior to obtaining a new registration and is only valid for travel to destination that is listed on the application. Complete and submit an Intransit Plate/Permit application (form #VD-032) and pay the appropriate fee. The applicant for the Intransit Plate must show a bill of sale and (if applicable) a properly assigned title to prove vehicle was purchased in Vermont. Note: The title does not have to be a Vermont title.

The Department of Motor Vehicles issues numbers 1001 through 9999 (known as "low" registration numbers) for cars or trucks (weighing up to 6099 lbs registered at the "pleasure car" rate):

A person holding a registration number between 1001 and 9999 may retain the number for the ensuing registration period, provided the renewal application is made prior to or within 60 days of the expiration of the registration.

Any person registering a vehicle in Vermont may request a "vanity" plate. 

All plates on this page can be used on vehicles registered at the pleasure car rate and trucks registered for less than 26,001 lbs. (Excluding vehicles registered under IRP).

See Related Forms & Information at the end of this page.

Safety/Service Organizations:

Vehicles with special registration plates or removable windshield placards from any state or which have a handicapped parking card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles may use the special parking spaces when the card or placard is displayed on the (interior) rear-view mirror or the plate is legally mounted on the vehicle as provided by the laws of Vermont or the state where the vehicle is registered.

All plates on this page require a completed Vermont Certificate of Veteran Status which must be certified by the Vermont Office of Veterans' Affairs and can be used on vehicles registered at the pleasure car rate and trucks registered for less than 26,001 lbs. (excluding vehicles registered under IRP). Some license plates require a one-time fee (see description). None of these license plates can be personalized/vanity plates.

Any veteran may apply for a non-specific Veterans' Plate which displays an American flag and "V" designation.