Vermont Bill of Sale Template

Fill out a Vermont bill of sale below and download a clean, print-ready PDF — for a car, boat, trailer, or any general item. Free, no signup. The preview updates as you type.

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How a bill of sale is used in Vermont

Practical steps that follow the sale in Vermont — where the title goes, deadlines, and forms — each taken from the state agency or statute.

Where to file. Title and registration in Vermont go through the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (Agency of Transportation). — Form VT-005 header, Vermont DMV ↗
Official form. Vermont publishes its own bill of sale form (Form VT-005, Bill of Sale (BOS) & Odometer Disclosure Statement (ODS)); the DMV may prefer it for title work, so attach it to this one when in doubt. — Vermont DMV forms library, VT-005 ↗
Odometer. Vermont requires the bill of sale itself to state Mileage, and an Odometer Disclosure Statement (back of Form VT-005 or separate) for model year 2011 or newer vehicles. — Vermont DMV – Title page ↗
Liens. Any liens listed on the Vermont title must be released (lienholder signs the release) before the buyer's registration/title application; the new owner's name goes on the 'transferred to' line. — Vermont DMV – Registration, New ↗

Each point links to the Vermont source it was taken from. Rules change; confirm before relying on them.

What Vermont requires · as of 2026

Notarization: Not required
Official state form: Yes — DMV provides one
Find it official: Vermont DMV ↗

Source: Vermont DMV (Form VT-005) · verify ↗. Notarizing is optional here.

What is a Vermont bill of sale?

A bill of sale is a short document that records the sale of an item from a seller to a buyer. In Vermont, it is most often used for private vehicle sales — but it also works for boats, trailers, firearms, equipment, or any personal property. It proves who sold what, for how much, and on what date, and it typically states the item is sold "as-is."

Firearms: in a number of states, a private firearm sale must be completed through a licensed dealer with a background check — a bill of sale alone does not make the transfer legal there. Check your state’s law before using this template for a firearm.

What to include

Full names and addresses of the buyer and seller
A clear description of the item (for a vehicle: year, make, model, VIN, odometer)
The sale price and the date of sale
The condition or an "as-is" statement
Signatures of both parties (and a notary block where Vermont requires it)

Using it with the Vermont DMV

For a vehicle, the buyer usually needs the signed bill of sale — with the signed title — to transfer ownership and register the vehicle. Some states provide their own official form or require notarization. Confirm the exact documents on the Vermont DMV website before you file, and keep a signed copy.

Frequently asked questions

Is a bill of sale required in Vermont?

A bill of sale is strongly recommended for any private sale in Vermont because it documents the transfer, the price, and the "as-is" condition — protecting both buyer and seller. For a vehicle, the Vermont DMV may also require it (or its own form) to transfer the title and register the vehicle. Check current requirements with the Vermont DMV before you file.

Does a Vermont bill of sale need to be notarized?

No — Vermont does not require a bill of sale to be notarized (as of 2026). Notarizing is optional and adds proof, but isn’t needed to transfer the vehicle. Source: Vermont DMV (Form VT-005).

How do I fill out and download the Vermont bill of sale?

Enter the seller, buyer, item, price, and date in the form on this page. The document preview updates as you type. When it looks right, click "Download / Print PDF" and save it or print it — then both parties sign. Keep a copy each.

Is this Vermont bill of sale legally valid?

A bill of sale is generally valid when it accurately identifies the parties and the item, states the price and date, and is signed by both the buyer and the seller. This template covers those elements. It is a general template, not legal advice — for high-value or complex sales, have an attorney review it.

Does Vermont have an official bill of sale form?

Yes — Form VT-005, Bill of Sale (BOS) & Odometer Disclosure Statement (ODS). The DMV may prefer it for title work; you can attach it to the bill of sale you generate here. Source: Vermont DMV forms library, VT-005.

Where do I register a vehicle bought from a private seller in Vermont?

Title and registration in Vermont are handled by the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (Agency of Transportation). Bring the signed title, this bill of sale, and proof of insurance and ID. Source: Form VT-005 header, Vermont DMV.

How Vermont compares

Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for Vermont: Vermont DMV (Form VT-005) ↗.

Vermont is one of 47 of 51 jurisdictions that do not require notarization (3 require a notarized bill of sale for vehicle sales; 1 require notarization only in some situations).
Vermont is one of 28 of 51 jurisdictions that publish an official DMV bill of sale form (18 have no official form (any complete bill of sale is accepted); 5 have an official form for some transactions only).

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