Motorcycle registration
Motorcycle registration in Vermont: the agency, the required documents, and the exact steps, sourced from Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Who to contact
Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Visit the official Vermont pageStep by step
Complete the Vermont Registration/Tax/Title Application (VD-119)
Provide proof of ownership
Choose a 1-year or 2-year registration term and pay the fee
Receive a rear plate
What to bring
Fees & renewal
Fees
Gas/Diesel: $58 (1 yr) / $116 (2 yr); Electric: $56 (1 yr) / $112 (2 yr)
Renewal
Renews annual or biennial (1-year or 2-year term).
Good to know
Motorcycles require only a rear plate. Vermont does not issue titles for motorcycles with an engine size smaller than 300 cc.
More for Vermont
General guidance
A street-legal motorcycle registers through the same motor vehicle agency as a car in every state, but the required inspection, insurance minimums, and endorsement rules differ. Pick your state below for the sourced process.
Registering the motorcycle (titling it and getting a plate) is a different process from getting licensed to ride one. This guide covers registering the vehicle; check your state agency’s driver-license division for the separate rider endorsement.
Many states require a physical VIN verification or safety inspection before they will register a motorcycle bought used or brought in from another state. The state guide below notes when this applies.
Some states set separate minimum liability insurance requirements for motorcycles. Confirm proof-of-insurance requirements with the agency in your state guide before you register.
Common questions
Yes — Vermont requires registration for this vehicle type. Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) handles it; see the steps above.
Vermont lists a annual or biennial (1-year or 2-year term) renewal cadence for this vehicle type.
Yes. Registration titles the vehicle and issues a plate; the license or endorsement is a separate credential that lets you legally ride. This guide covers registering the vehicle — your state’s driver-license division handles the rider endorsement.
Many states require one, especially for a bike bought out of state or from a private seller. Check the state guide below for whether your state requires it and where it happens.