Vermont: notifying the DMV after you sell

Vermont doesn't have a sale notice for sellers. You're protected by signing the title over correctly, handling your plates and keeping good records.

At a glance

• Required? No. Vermont has no sale notice for sellers.
• Deadline: None for you
• Form: None
• Where to file: Nothing to file

What to do

1. Complete a Bill of Sale/Odometer Disclosure (Form VT-005) with Plug.
2. Sign the title over to Plug.
3. Remove your plates before pickup.

Your license plates

• Remove your plates before pickup. They're yours, not the car's.
• Transfer them, return them for a refund of unused months, or destroy them.

Keep for your records

• A copy of the signed title
• Your Bill of Sale/Odometer Disclosure (Form VT-005)

Official source

Vermont DMV

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DMV rules change. Last reviewed October 2026. Check the Vermont DMV site for the latest requirements.