Do you have to be a resident to register a car in Vermont?
No
Agency of Transportation
Registration
Relating to vehicle registration.
Other State Motor Vehicle Department Links
Refund of Registration
You may be eligible for a full or partial refund of the registration fee under the following conditions:
Lost/Replacement Registration
01 November 2017
To make changes (address change, color change, etc) or replace a lost or stolen registration.
Snowmobile Registration & Title Application Instructions
27 February 2019
Instructions for completing the Snowmobile Registration & Title Application.
Can I register a vehicle if my license or driving privileges are currently under suspension?
Yes, a valid license is not required to register a vehicle.
Do I have to be A Vermont licensed driver to register a vehicle in Vermont?
No. Anyone can register a vehicle in the state of Vermont. You do not have to hold a Vermont License.
Purchased Outside of U.S.
Note: No credit for taxes paid to other countries (only U.S. States and Canadian Jurisdictions)
New Vehicle (never registered)
You need to submit the following documents obtained from the dealer:
I am gifting my vehicle to someone, can I also gift my plates to them to use?
No, you may gift your personally owned vehicle to anyone you choose, but the plates belong to you and not to the vehicle. The new owner must apply for new plates and registration under their name.
Change Name/Address
Change Address Online
You can update your address on file in just a few minutes with DMV Express. You can also choose to update your voting address. (Please note that updating your voting address is not immediate and may take 4-6 weeks.)
What you'll need:
- Your Vermont-issued Driver's License number or the License Plate number
- This service is free
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