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Flat Fee by Vehicle Type (No Property Tax) + One-Time Purchase and Use Tax EV Surcharges Apply

Vermont Vehicle Registration Fees Calculator& DMV Fee Breakdown

Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

Vehicle Information

$25,000

Note: Values depend on official state valuation models.

Estimated Total
$91.00
Base Registration$91.00
Ad Valorem Tax$0.00

Calculations are estimates. Vermont does not charge an annual property tax on vehicles -- the 6% Purchase and Use Tax at titling is the primary vehicle-related tax. Vermont has no local or county-level sales tax on vehicles. If you purchased your vehicle in a state with a lower tax rate (or a no-tax state like neighboring New Hampshire), you'll owe the difference up to Vermont's 6% rate when you register here.

Standard Registration Fees

Base Tag Fee

$91.00

Title Transfer

$35.00

EV Annual Fee

$89.00

County millage rates shown below are county-wide averages for illustration. Actual rates vary by city and school district within a county — confirm your exact rate with your local License Commissioner or Revenue Commissioner before budgeting an exact amount.

Penalty Note: You may choose a 1-year or 2-year registration period in Vermont, with a modest discount for the 2-year option. Moving plates to a replacement vehicle costs a $30 transfer fee. New registrations and ownership transfers require an in-person visit to the DMV or your town clerk; only renewals can be done online.

Insider Hacks

Verified Vermont DMV Tips

🎯 Registration Hack

The NADA Floor: Vermont's Purchase and Use Tax is calculated on whichever is higher -- your actual sale price or the vehicle's NADA book value. A suspiciously low bill-of-sale price won't reduce your tax bill if the NADA value is meaningfully higher.

⚠️ Tax Warning

The Neighboring State Gap: If you're moving from New Hampshire (which has no sales tax), be ready to pay Vermont's full 6% Purchase and Use Tax when you register here -- there's no prior payment to credit against it, unlike moving from a state that already taxed you.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to register a car in Vermont?
A standard pleasure car (or light truck under 6,099 lbs) costs approximately $91 for a 1-year registration, with a modest discount if you choose the 2-year option instead.
What is Vermont's Purchase and Use Tax?
It's Vermont's equivalent of sales tax on vehicles: 6% of the purchase price or the NADA book value, whichever is higher. This prevents buyers and sellers from writing an artificially low sale price to reduce the tax owed.
Does Vermont charge extra for electric vehicles?
Yes, effective January 1, 2025. Vermont DMV confirms an EV Infrastructure Fee applies to both battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, on top of the standard registration fee -- approximately $89/year for BEVs and $44.50/year for PHEVs.
Do I get credit for sales tax paid in another state?
Yes. If you already paid sales tax when you bought the vehicle in another state, Vermont credits that amount against its 6% Purchase and Use Tax. If you paid the same or more elsewhere, you owe nothing additional; if less, you owe only the difference.
Can I register my Vermont vehicle for more than one year?
Yes. Vermont offers both 1-year and 2-year registration periods, with the 2-year option offering a modest savings over paying annually.