Solution: If you have purchased or acquired a vehicle and the prior title is not available, or the prior owner is not available, one option is to use an out of state title process to obtain your title. If the vehicle is more than 15 years old (2008 or older), the State of Vermont may accept a basic bill of sale to transfer ownership to your name. The other 49 states do not allow for bill of sale to transfer.
Neither of those requires this type of approval. We recommend choosing one of these two methods. There is a chance that Vermont will not approve your out of state application without approval from your state, and there is a chance that your state will not accept a Vermont registration for transfer.
Vermont previously issued a registration form of ownership for 15 year old vehicles. Since that was their version of a title, you could have obtained this document in your name by paying the registration fee with just a bill of sale, and then present it to your state DMV to request a legal title in your name, in your state. Since Vermont is now requiring all applicants to obtain a title and be a resident of the state. This method no longer works.
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Recent news stories regarding the “Vermont DMV Title” process have created scrutiny of VT documents in certain states. (link below)
The Vermont DMV Is Secretly America’s DMV
Most state DMV agents know to recognize the Vermont registration as a valid ownership document, since they are a non-titling jurisdiction. There are instances where a particular office or window agent may not be aware of the interpretation. Be advised that using any title recovery process is at the sole risk of the client. You may wish to select an alternate title method if you do not have certain confirmation that your DMV office would easily accept the VT reg,
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Bill of Sale Only Title Process FAQ
How much will the bill of sale only title process cost me? When you order with CarTitles.com, our $269 flat fee provides you with all of the documents and instructions to obtain your title.
What about sales tax and registration fees? You will receive a notice for the sales tax and registration fees separately. You can pay these fees directly to the DMV at any time you wish, by check or money order.
Does my bill of sale need to be notarized? No, your bill of sale does not need to be notarized.
Can my bill of sale be handwritten? Yes, your bill of sale can be handwritten or typed.
What does my bill of sale need to include? Include the VIN, purchase price, purchase date, buyer and seller information.
Does this work for any vehicle? Yes, any legitimate vehicle. This is not a method for stolen cars, parts-only, or lienholder owned vehicles.
This title process has been featured on Hagerty and Jalopnik, which says that “Vermont DMV Is Secretly America’s DMV”.
Vermont is NO LONGER allowing NON-RESIDENTS to obtain a title in their state.
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