ATV

All-Surface Vehicles are defined as (23 V.S.A. § 4) -

Non-Vermont Residents

Vermont allows legally registered ATVs & snowmobiles to operate in the state of Vermont with a valid out-of-state registration.

All-Terrain Vehicles are defined as (23 V.S.A. § 3501) -

§ 3501. Definitions

Recreational trails give Vermonters and tourists unique access to our beautiful state. Many of the recreational trail systems in Vermont rely on the public use of private land. Each trail is unique and it’s important for recreational users to be aware of the different methods landowners may use to control access to their property. Here are some terms and tips land users and property owners should follow to make recreational trails safe for all:

All-Terrain & All-Surface Vehicles

The first All-Terrain or All-Surface Vehicle registration in Vermont is subject to the Purchase & Use Tax unless exempted.

Motorboats

The first registration or validation of a vessel/personal watercraft (Jet-ski)/shuttlecraft in Vermont is subject to the Sales & Use Tax unless:

Vermont Title Law changed on July 1, 2024

Act 165, relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to the Department of Motor Vehicles, motor vehicles, and vessels, was enacted on July 1, 2024. See Bulletins for more information.

Vermont titles Motorboats, ASVs, ATVs, and Snowmobiles with some exceptions.​

23 V.S.A. § 3807

Exempted vessels, snowmobiles, and all-terrain vehicles

No certificate of title need be obtained for:

Find the requirements for transferring registration of ATVs, motorboats, and snowmobiles here. Use the links below to jump to the section you need:

ATVs Motorboats Snowmobiles forms Fees

ATV

To transfer your Vermont registration from one ATV to another:

• ATVs
• Motorboats
• Snowmobiles
• Vessel Validation
• Non-resident reciprocity for owners of ATVs and Snowmobiles