Legislative Plate Application
For use by Vermont Legislators to obtain a legislative plate.
Plates
Relating to license plates.
I no longer need my plates, what do I do with them?
You are not required to return plates to DMV. If you want to return plates, please mail them to us. If you are selling your car, do NOT leave your plates on the car.
I just received plates, where is the sticker?
I just received the plates for my vehicle but there is no sticker or registration certificate. Do I need to wait to receive those in order to put the plates on?
Please put the plates on your vehicle, the paperwork that came with the plates is your temporary registration. If you need an inspection, use the temporary registration. The certificate and sticker will arrive by mail within about two weeks.
Military Veterans
Extension of license for members of U.S. Armed Forces (23 V.S.A. § 616)
If you are on active duty, and a Vermont resident, the military extension validates your existing Vermont Driver's License for up to 4 years from the date it would normally expire. While it is necessary for the Department to send notice of all expiring licenses, you may disregard such notice if you have obtained a military extension.
Application to Create a New Safety or Service Organization License Plate
Request New Safety or Service Organization License Plate
Safety or Service Organizations may request the creation of a new plate per 23 V.S.A. § 304.
"Safety organizations" are groups that provide police and fire protection, rescue squads, the Vermont National Guard, organizations required to respond to public emergencies, and amateur radio operators licensed by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission. To qualify for a special organization plate, safety organizations must have at least 100 in-state members in good standing.
What type(s) of front license plates are allowed?
Act 71, which became law on July 1, 2017, removed any end date from the law that authorizes certain motor vehicles registered in Vermont to display Vermont Strong plates that cover a regular front license plate. No other alternate plates are allowed.
Are Vermont Strong Plates still available for purchase?
No
Where do I place the registration sticker on my plates?
- For vehicles issued registration plates with dimensions of approximately 12 x 6 inches, in the lower right corner of the rear registration plate; and
- For vehicles issued a registration plate with a dimension of approximately 7 x 4 inches, in the upper right corner of the rear registration plate.
Agriculture
Used only for the transportation of agricultural products produced on, and material to be used in connection with the operation of, a farm or farms owned, operated, or occupied by the registrant.
FAQs
I no longer need my plates, what do I do with them?
You are not required to return plates to DMV. If you want to return plates, please mail them to us. If you are selling your car, do NOT leave your plates on the car.
I just received plates, where is the sticker?
Please put the plates on your vehicle, the paperwork that came with the plates is your temporary registration. If you need an inspection, use the temporary registration. The certificate and sticker will arrive by mail within about two weeks.
What type(s) of front license plates are allowed?
Act 71, which became law on July 1, 2017, removed any end date from the law that authorizes certain motor vehicles registered in Vermont to display Vermont Strong plates that cover a regular front license plate. No other alternate plates are allowed.
Are Vermont Strong Plates still available for purchase?
No
Where do I place the registration sticker on my plates?
- For vehicles issued registration plates with dimensions of approximately 12 x 6 inches, in the lower right corner of the rear registration plate; and
- For vehicles issued a registration plate with a dimension of approximately 7 x 4 inches, in the upper right corner of the rear registration plate.