Vermont Bill of Sale

What Vermont requires for a vehicle sale

• Form VT-005 is the Bill of Sale (BOS) and Odometer Disclosure Statement (ODS), used to transfer ownership and state current mileage.
• An odometer disclosure statement is required for model year 2011 or newer vehicles.
• For a used vehicle never titled in Vermont, the bill of sale must show make, year, VIN, price, mileage, seller signature and sale date.
• For vehicles 2009 or older registered in Vermont, no title is required; the seller gives the registration and a signed bill of sale.
• The seller signs over the title (all owners) and all liens must be released. The buyer submits the Registration/Tax/Title Application (VD-119).
• Notarization is required only for the Affidavit of Non-Titled Vehicle (VT-025), used when NMVTIS has no record of the vehicle; VT-010 VIN verification is also needed then.

Vermont bill of sale: what to include

Whatever Vermont requires, a signed bill of sale protects both sides. It proves the price, the date and that the car was sold as-is. Include:

• Seller's and buyer's full names and addresses
• Year, make, model, color and VIN
• Odometer reading on the day of sale
• Sale price and date of sale
• As-is wording, plus a statement that the seller owns the vehicle and any lien is paid off
• Signatures and dates for both parties

Sample as-is wording

I, the seller, sell the vehicle described above to the buyer for the price shown, as-is, with no warranty, express or implied. The seller confirms they are the owner and that the odometer reading is correct to the best of their knowledge. This sale is made under the laws of Vermont.

Seller checklist (Vermont)

• Sign the title over, with all listed owners signing.
• Release all liens before transfer.
• Complete the odometer statement for 2011 or newer vehicles (VT-005).
• For a 2009 or older vehicle without a title, give a signed bill of sale and the registration.

Buyer checklist (Vermont)

• Get the signed title and VT-005 or other bill of sale as needed.
• Submit the VD-119 application with the title documents.
• Indicate survivorship rights if there are multiple owners.
• Use the VT-020 bond process if NMVTIS shows an active title elsewhere.

Things to watch in Vermont

• The pages we read do not give a filing deadline, tax amount or plate rules. See the DMV taxes page or call 802-828-2000.
• The VT-005 page does not say when a bill of sale is required for an ordinary titled vehicle. Ask the DMV.

About this page

We checked this page against the Vermont DMV sources listed below in November 2026. Where an agency page did not say something, we say so and suggest you check with the agency. Rules, forms and fees change, so confirm with Vermont DMV before you sign. This is general information, not legal advice.