Vermont Bill of Sale

Fill in a bill of sale for a car, boat or anything else sold in Vermont. Preset with Vermont's rules; print it or save it as a PDF.

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Vermont: filed with Vermont DMV. Official form: VD-005 (Bill of Sale).State rules

1 Seller and buyer

2 The motor vehicle

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Federal law requires an odometer disclosure for this vehicle (model year 2011 or newer, under 20 years old). How the rule works

3 Price and terms

Original · Seller

Vehicle Bill of Sale

State of Vermont

I, __________________________ ("Seller"), of ________________________________, in exchange for the sum of $____________ (______________________________ dollars), paid by cash, the receipt of which is acknowledged, sell and transfer to __________________________ ("Buyer"), of ________________________________, the following motor vehicle:

Year______________
Make______________
Model______________
Body style______________
Color______________
VIN____________________________
Title number______________
Plate / registration no.______________

Odometer disclosure

Federal and state law require you to state the mileage upon transfer of ownership. Failure to complete or providing a false statement may result in fines and/or imprisonment. I, the Seller, state that the odometer now reads ____________ miles and to the best of my knowledge it reflects:

☒ the actual mileage☐ mileage in excess of its mechanical limits☐ not the actual mileage (warning: odometer discrepancy)

Terms

The motor vehicle is sold "as is, where is", with no warranty, express or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The Buyer has had the opportunity to inspect it and accepts it in its present condition.

The Seller states that they are the lawful owner, that the motor vehicle is free of all liens, loans and encumbrances, and that they have the right to sell it.

Signed on ____________________.

Seller signatureBuyer signature
Seller printed nameBuyer printed name

Vermont bill of sale requirements

Vehicle agencyVermont DMV
Official formVD-005 (Bill of Sale)
NotaryNot required for a standard private vehicle sale.
Older vehiclesVehicles more than 15 model years old are not titled; a bill of sale and prior registration are used.
OdometerFederal disclosure required for model year 2011 and newer vehicles until they are 20 years old.

Requirements can change, and county offices sometimes ask for extra documents. Check Vermont DMV's website before your appointment.

Bring to the VT office

  • Signed certificate of title (vehicles and titled boats)
  • This bill of sale, signed by both parties
  • Odometer disclosure, if the vehicle is under 20 years old
  • Proof of insurance and a photo ID
  • Payment for title, registration and sales or use tax

Vermont bill of sale questions

Does Vermont require a bill of sale?

Vermont's Vermont DMV accepts a bill of sale as proof of the sale price and date, and asks for one in many situations (untitled vehicles, price disputes, sales tax). Its published form is VD-005 (Bill of Sale); a generated bill of sale with the same information is normally accepted, but using the official form avoids questions at the counter.

Does a Vermont bill of sale need to be notarized?

No. Vermont does not require notarization of a vehicle bill of sale or title assignment in a normal private sale. A notarized document is still stronger evidence if the sale is ever disputed.

Where do I register a vehicle bought in Vermont?

With Vermont DMV. Bring the signed title, the bill of sale, proof of insurance, your ID and payment for title fees and sales or use tax. Check the agency's website for appointment rules.

How do I register a boat in Vermont?

Contact Vermont's boating agency (usually the fish and wildlife or natural resources department). Bring the bill of sale showing the hull ID (HIN), the prior registration and your ID.

What about older vehicles in Vermont?

Vehicles more than 15 model years old are not titled; a bill of sale and prior registration are used.

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