Transfer of vehicle ownership from seller to buyer. Required whenever a vehicle is sold, gifted, or inherited. Must be completed within a specific time window (usually 10–30 days).
Last updated · Source: Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles · Methodology
Vehicle Title Transfer in Vermont costs $50.00 according to the official Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles fee schedule. The fee is the same statewide and is paid at the time of application.
No — vehicle title transfer requires an in-person visit to a Vermont DMV office. Walk-ins are accepted at most offices.
No, an appointment is not strictly required for vehicle title transfer in Vermont, but booking one is strongly recommended to avoid wait times that often exceed an hour at busy offices.
For vehicle title transfer in Vermont you will typically need: Signed title, bill of sale, odometer statement, proof of insurance. Originals are required — photocopies are not accepted by Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles.
Vehicle Title Transfer in Vermont is typically processed the same day at the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles office.
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Fees and requirements shown here are based on publicly available information from the official Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles website as of 2025. The state DMV is the authoritative source. DMVPeek is an independent information resource and is not affiliated with any state government agency.