Vermont Agency of Transportation - Department of Motor Vehicles


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We are a service company that can help you file with the Vermont Agency of Transportation - Department of Motor Vehicles. We are not associated with this nor any other government agency. We offer paid services and software to help you file. You are not required to purchase our service to file - you may file directly with this agency without using our service.


Contact Information

Physical address:
120 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05603

Phone: (802) 828-2038

Web: Home

Licenses

We track the following licenses with the Vermont Agency of Transportation - Department of Motor Vehicles in order to provide compliance services to our clients. As a client, you see this and other Compliance Core™ data in License Manager in-line with your licenses.

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Vermont Motor Vehicle Dealer Registration

Agency:Vermont Agency of Transportation - Department of Motor Vehicles
Eligible Entity Types:
  • Corporations
  • Partnerships
  • Individuals
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

Liability Insurance for Dealer Plates (contact your insurance company for the required minimum coverage amounts)

Bond Requirements:
  • $35,000 for new applicants
  • $20,000 for less than 25 vehicles
  • $25,000 for 25-100 vehicles
  • $30,000 for 101-250 vehicles
  • $35,000 for greater than or equal to 251 vehicles
  • Bond must be in effect for the entire dealer registration year and one year after registration expires
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Dealer Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:
  • $603 for 1 year registration (first 5 dealer plates included)
  • $1206 for 2 year registration (first 5 dealer plates included)
  • $66 for 3 additional dealer plates, if applicable
Required Attachments:
  • Surety Bond (due after approval/training by inspector)
  • Proof of Dealer Plate Insurance
  • Zoning Certification
  • Deed or Lease Agreement
  • Franchise Agreement (new car dealers only)

Registration Renewal

Form:

Dealer Renewal Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:
  • $603 for 1 year renewal (includes renewal of 5 dealer plates)
  • $1206 for 2 year renewal (includes renewal of 5 dealer plates) 
  • $66 for renewal of 3 dealer plates
Due:
  • Applicants can select either a 1 year or 2 year registration cycle
  • Renewals are due annually or biennially by
Required Attachments:
  • Bond or continuation certificate
  • Proof of dealer plate insurance

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