Vermont Vehicle Bill of Sale
A Bill of Sale is a legal document that provides evidence of the transfer of ownership for a specific item or property. It includes transaction details such as the names and addresses of the buyer and seller, item description, condition (if relevant), sale price, and any warranties or guarantees.
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Vermont Vehicle Bill of Sale Form also called Form VT-005 documents the transaction of an automobile in the state. It serves as a record-keeping tool as well as a means of proving the legality of the transaction to third parties, such as the state. This document will include details of the vendor and purchaser, as well as a description of the automobile that is being sold and details regarding the sale's situation.

Odometer Disclosure Statement - State and federal laws mandates that the mileage of the sold automobile is disclosed. Vermont integrates the Odometer Disclosure Statement with the official Bill of Sale form, instead of having a different document or space to outline the mileage on a title document. The purchaser should inquire about the accuracy of the odometer reading; if it is not, the car will fail investigation.

Signature Requirement - Both the purchaser and the vendor have to sign the paperwork, however, notarization is not required.

Automobile registration

A Vermont resident's car has to be documented with the state DMV before it can be operated on Vermont highways. Vermont, unlike several other states, does not stipulate how long a purchaser has to document a car after buying it, however, purchasers should try to do so as soon as feasible. Those who document their vehicles have to have them checked within fifteen days. If you bought your car from a merchant, the merchant will tender your titling and registration details on your behalf. If the purchaser and vendor are both private people or entities, the purchaser is responsible for registering the vehicle. One-year or two-year registration durations are available. Renewals can be completed virtually.

Where Should I Register?

Initial registration has to be completed by mail or physically at a Vermont Department of Motor Vehi office convenient to the buyer.

Documents Needed

  • An application for registration, taxation, and title(Form TA-VD-119) that has been completed 

  • A title that has been signed over to the purchaser if the car being exchanged is second-hand.

  • A Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin is required if the automobile is brand new (MCO)

  • A copy of the title is required if the automobile is coming from a different state.

  • Validation of the VIN is required for second-hand automobiles

  • A Bill of Sale and a Statement of Odometer Disclosure

  • Auto insurance evidence that meets the state's minimum prerequisites

    • Twenty-five thousand US dollars for a physical injury or casualty in an accident

    • Fifty thousand US dollars to cover up the cost for all crash

    • Ten thousand US dollars for the destruction of properties in a single accident.

  • State ID card or driver's license

  • If requested via mail, a J.D. Power vehicle price estimate is required.

  • A Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney is required if the automobile is being sponsored. 

  • Remittance of the required cost