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Vermont Vehicle Registration & DMV Fees (2026)

Everything you need to know about registering a vehicle in Vermont: fees, sales tax, emissions testing, and EV surcharges. Updated 2026-07.

Registration Fee
$76 annual (standard passenger)
Title Fee
$35
Sales Tax on Vehicles
6% state Purchase & Use Tax
EV Surcharge
None currently — EVs and PHEVs get reduced registration fee

Emissions Testing in Vermont

Required

Annual inspection required statewide for all vehicles.

Authoritative source: Vermont DMV / Motor Vehicle Division . Fees change annually — always verify with the DMV before budgeting.