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Vermont
Your Home State — vehicle already registered here
Your vehicle is already registered in Vermont. This page shows the rules that apply to you now (deadlines, inspections, and insurance minimums).
Deadlines — Days to Register and Transfer License
This is your current home state. Your vehicle is already registered in Vermont. If you recently moved here, you had 30 days to register your vehicle and 30 days to transfer your driver's license.
What You'll Pay — Registration, Title, and Sales Tax
Your Vermont registration renewal costs $76. Title transfer fee is $35. Vehicle sales tax rate is 6% purchase and use tax.
Inspections — Safety, Emissions, or None
Vermont requires both safety inspections (Annual) and emissions testing (Statewide annual OBD test). Keep your vehicle current with all required inspections.
Insurance Minimums — Liability Coverage Required
Vermont minimum liability insurance is 25/50/10 (bodily injury per person / per accident / property damage, in thousands). Make sure your policy meets or exceeds these minimums.
License Plates — Front, Rear, and Plate Transfer
Vermont requires both front and rear license plates. Surrender out-of-state plates; new VT plates issued.
Verify With the Official State DMV
For the most current requirements, fees, and forms, visit the official Vermont DMV at https://dmv.vermont.gov/. Requirements can change, so verify before your move.
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Registration fees, inspection requirements, and deadlines are subject to change. Always verify current requirements on the official state DMV website before your move. Data reflects 2025–2026 requirements where available.