Vermont Bill of Sale
Vermont requires a bill of sale for private sales. Vermont does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough. Pick what you are selling, fill in the form, and download a free PDF that the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles will accept alongside VT-005.
Seller
Buyer
Vehicle details
Price and terms
Vermont bill of sale forms by item
Each form below asks only for what that item needs, and carries Vermont's notary note and agency details in the footer.
- Vermont Vehicle Bill of SaleProves the sale date, so the seller is off the hook for tickets, tolls and accidents after the handoff.
- Vermont Motorcycle Bill of SaleMotorcycles change hands often and informally; a signed bill of sale settles who owned the bike on which date.
- Vermont Boat Bill of SaleBoats, motors and trailers can be three separate pieces of property; one bill of sale ties them to one sale.
- Vermont Trailer Bill of SaleMany trailers under a certain weight are not titled, so the bill of sale is the ownership record.
- Vermont Firearm Bill of SaleProves the date the firearm changed hands if it later turns up somewhere it should not.
- Vermont Mobile Home Bill of SaleMobile homes are titled like vehicles in most states; the bill of sale supports the title transfer.
- Vermont RV Bill of SaleRVs are high-value and often sold with generators, hitches and furnishings that should be listed.
- Vermont ATV / UTV Bill of SaleOff-highway vehicles are often sold without a title, so the bill of sale is the ownership chain.
- Vermont Dirt Bike Bill of SaleMost dirt bikes have no title; this document is the ownership record.
- Vermont Golf Cart Bill of SaleGolf carts are rarely titled; the bill of sale is proof of ownership.
- Vermont Jet Ski Bill of SaleBoat registration offices want the price for tax and the HIN for the record.
- Vermont Snowmobile Bill of SaleSnow states register snowmobiles and tax the purchase price.
- Vermont Scooter / Moped Bill of SaleScooters over the state's cc limit are titled and registered like motorcycles.
- Vermont Equipment Bill of SaleBusinesses need a bill of sale to book the asset and claim depreciation.
- Vermont Tractor Bill of SaleTractors are not titled; this is the ownership paper.
- Vermont Horse Bill of SaleBreed registries (AQHA, APHA, Jockey Club and others) need it to transfer papers.
- Vermont Dog Bill of SaleProof of ownership for licensing, vet records and microchip registration.
- Vermont Livestock Bill of SaleBrand inspection states will not clear cattle for movement or sale without proof of ownership.
- Vermont General Bill of SaleA written receipt for anything worth arguing about.
- Vermont Business Bill of SaleTransfers the assets at closing in one signed document.
Selling privately in Vermont: what to know
Vermont requires a bill of sale for Purchase and Use Tax purposes on every private sale, and the VT-005 combines it with the odometer disclosure required for model year 2011 and newer vehicles. Tax is charged on the price or the J.D. Power clean trade-in value, whichever is greater. Plates stay with the seller.
- Bill of sale: required for private sales.
- Notary: notarization optional.
- Official form: VT-005.
- Agency: Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Odometer: federal disclosure applies to vehicles under 20 model years old, on the title or a separate statement.
Want the paperwork finished in one sitting? The $9 ready-to-sign pack adds seller and buyer copies, the odometer statement and a Vermont notary page.
Vermont at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Required for private sales
- Notary
- Notarization optional
- Official state form
- VT-005
- Where the buyer registers
- Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (dmv.vermont.gov)
- License plates
- Stay with seller
Vermont requires a bill of sale for Purchase and Use Tax purposes on every private sale, and the VT-005 combines it with the odometer disclosure required for model year 2011 and newer vehicles. Tax is charged on the price or the J.D. Power clean trade-in value, whichever is greater. Plates stay with the seller.
Checked October 2026 against the state's own guidance. Rules change; confirm before you file.
Common questions
Does Vermont require a bill of sale?+
Vermont requires a bill of sale for private sales. Vermont requires a bill of sale for Purchase and Use Tax purposes on every private sale, and the VT-005 combines it with the odometer disclosure required for model year 2011 and newer vehicles. Tax is charged on the price or the J.D. Power clean trade-in value, whichever is greater. Plates stay with the seller.
Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in Vermont?+
Vermont does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough.
Is there an official Vermont bill of sale form?+
Yes, VT-005, published by the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles. The PDF generated here contains the same information in the same order and is accepted with it or in place of it in most offices.
What do I need to register a vehicle bought privately in Vermont?+
The signed title, the bill of sale, proof of insurance where required, your ID, and payment for sales or use tax plus title and registration fees, filed with the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles within the state deadline.