Vermont Car Title Transfer Cost Calculator
Use this calculator to estimate the cost of transferring a vehicle title in Vermont. Fees are administered by Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles; the figures shown are the latest published amounts we could verify against the official source. County and dealer-specific charges are not included unless your state schedule lists them.
Vermont title transfer cost — quick answer
Title fee
$42.00
flat statewide fee
Base registration
$91.00
statewide base (county fees extra)
Motor vehicle tax
6%
of purchase price (state minimums may apply)
Source: Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles — use the calculator below for your specific estimate.
Estimate your Vermont title transfer cost
Enter the sale price to see an estimated total. Numbers update as you type. County and dealer-specific add-ons are not included — see What this excludes below.
Used only to remind you that your county may add local fees not shown here.
Vermont title transfer fee breakdown
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Title transfer fee | $42.00 |
| Base registration fee | $91.00 |
| State sales/use tax rate | 6% |
| Plate fee | Check official source |
| Weight / value-based components | Passenger registration is a flat $91/year ($167 for two years), including a $2 Clean Air Fund fee. An $8 warranty fee applies to new vehicles. |
Title fee is $42 for cars, trucks, trailers, and motorcycles. Vermont's 6% Purchase & Use Tax — shown here in the sales/use-tax line — applies to the greater of purchase price or J.D. Power clean trade-in value, capped per vehicle. [Corrected 2026-07-13: prior $27 was Vermont's title fee for ATVs/snowmobiles/motorboats, not motor vehicles; $42 is the Certificate of Title fee for cars. Search-sourced (dmv.vermont.gov blocks automated fetch) — confirm on the live title-fees page.]
What may change your final title transfer cost in Vermont
Local fees, late penalties, lien-recording charges, and inspection or emissions requirements vary across Vermont. Confirm the full set of charges with Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles before paying.
Official Vermont sources
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to transfer a car title in Vermont?
The Vermont title transfer fee is $42.00, plus any applicable state sales/use tax (6%), registration fees, and county or local add-ons. Use the calculator above for an estimate; confirm the final number with Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles before paying.
Can you transfer a car title online in Vermont?
As of 2026, Vermont does not offer a fully online private-party title transfer — you generally complete it in person or by mail through Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles. Related steps like paying fees, booking an appointment, or filing the seller's release of liability can often still be done online.
Last reviewed: 2026-01-01 · Reviewed by the Car Paperwork editorial team · Based on official Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles sources · Independent resource · Not legal advice