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Vermont Auto Registration & Title Fees Calculator

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Estimate Vermont vehicle registration, title, and plate fees. The calculator above is pre-filled with typical amounts for a ~$30,000 midsize sedan, 3 years old, registered annually — adjust any row for your specific vehicle.

Vermont vehicle registration is computed as a weight-tiered component plus a flat base, with named fees including Annual or biennial registration fee (empty-weight tiered) and Purchase and Use Tax at titling (6% in lieu of sales tax — one-time). The calculator above is pre-filled with typical amounts for a $30,000 midsize vehicle; adjust each row for your specific vehicle and county, or verify exact amounts from the Vermont DMV.

Estimate only. Estimate only. Not a loan offer, lender quote, dealer quote, lease agreement, retail installment sales contract, DMV estimate, or financial advice. Actual rates, payments, taxes, fees, incentives, residual values, insurance, fuel, and maintenance costs may vary.

Registration & title fees

Pre-filled with typical amounts for a roughly $30,000 midsize vehicle, three years old, registered annually. Override any field to match your specific vehicle and county.

Fee names come from each state's official agency. Verify current amounts on your state's motor vehicle website before signing.

Total fees

$76.00

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Annual or biennial registration fee (empty-weight tiered)
$76.00
Total
$76.00
Assumptions usedv2026-05-04
  • Source of fee amountsUser-entered from each state DMV's published rates

How this is calculated

The calculator above is pre-labeled with the 4 named fees Vermont typically charges: Annual or biennial registration fee (empty-weight tiered); Purchase and Use Tax at titling (6% in lieu of sales tax — one-time); Title fee (one-time); Plate fee. Vermont charges a weight-tiered annual or biennial registration; effective 2026, the tax-relevant weight is the vehicle's empty (delivered) weight rather than the registered weight. At titling, a Purchase and Use Tax applies as a percentage of value or J.D. Power clean trade-in value (whichever is greater) in lieu of sales tax.

Default assumption: the pre-filled amounts represent a typical ~$30,000 midsize sedan, three years old, registered annually. Heavier vehicles, newer vehicles, higher-value vehicles, and electric / plug-in hybrids will see different amounts in most categories — override the rows for your specific case.

Source for current amounts: Vermont DMV. Verify on the official agency page before paying — dollar amounts vary by county, weight class, vehicle age, and powertrain.

For sales tax in Vermont (separate from registration), use the Vermont auto sales tax calculator. For an overview of how every state computes registration, see the auto registration & title fees calculator hub.

Frequently asked questions

What fees does Vermont charge to register a vehicle?
Vermont typically charges 4 categories of fees: Annual or biennial registration fee (empty-weight tiered); Purchase and Use Tax at titling (6% in lieu of sales tax — one-time); Title fee (one-time); Plate fee. Vermont charges a weight-tiered annual or biennial registration; effective 2026, the tax-relevant weight is the vehicle's empty (delivered) weight rather than the registered weight. At titling, a Purchase and Use Tax applies as a percentage of value or J.D. Power clean trade-in value (whichever is greater) in lieu of sales tax.
How is Vermont registration cost computed?
Vermont uses a weight-tiered component plus a flat base. Vermont charges a weight-tiered annual or biennial registration; effective 2026, the tax-relevant weight is the vehicle's empty (delivered) weight rather than the registered weight. At titling, a Purchase and Use Tax applies as a percentage of value or J.D. Power clean trade-in value (whichever is greater) in lieu of sales tax.
What assumption does the pre-filled total use?
The defaults assume a typical $30,000 midsize sedan weighing about 3,500 lbs, three years old, registered annually. Heavier vehicles, newer vehicles, higher-value vehicles, and electric / plug-in hybrids will see different fees in most states. Override each row for your specific vehicle.
Where do I find exact Vermont registration fee amounts?
The Vermont DMV publishes current registration, title, and plate fees at https://dmv.vermont.gov/registrations/fees. Verify amounts there before paying.
Is this an official Vermont DMV fee estimate?
No. This calculator sums whatever you enter. Actual Vermont fees can include weight-class adjustments, county surcharges, fuel-type adjustments, and other factors that vary case-by-case. Verify with the Vermont DMV before paying.

Registration fees in other states

Compare Vermont's fee structure (a weight-tiered component plus a flat base) with the rest of the country, or see the full state index.

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