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Free Vermont ATV Bill of Sale

Vermont is unusual in routing ATV and snowmobile registration through VT DMV rather than a separate Fish & Wildlife department. The same VD-119 form, the same 6% Purchase and Use Tax, and the same no-fixed-deadline filing rule that govern cars also apply to your Polaris Sportsman or Ski-Doo. Where it diverges is the trail decal: VAST funds Vermont’s 5,000-mile groomed snowmobile trail network and VASA covers the ATV trail system, both purchased separately on top of registration. A bill of sale captures the VIN, sale price, and condition VT DMV needs for VD-119 and the trail clubs need for decal eligibility.

Vermont Requirements: Vermont law sets no fixed deadline for the buyer (23 V.S.A. §2023); the DMV's 60 days applies only to people moving to Vermont. 6% sales tax.

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ATV titling laws are inconsistent — some states require full title transfers, others only require registration, and a few have no requirements at all. Read our guide to find out exactly what your state requires for off-road vehicle transfers. Read: Do I Need a Bill of Sale? →

Vermont ATV Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know

Primary Form
VD-119
Vermont Registration, Tax & Title Application
Agency
VT DMV
Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
6%
Title Required
Yes
ATVs and snowmobiles 15 model years old or newer are titled by VT DMV; older machines transfer on bill of sale and prior registration. Vermont also issues VAST (snowmobile) and VASA (ATV) trail-use decals separately, which fund the trail systems.
Inspection
Not required

Sales Tax Details

Vermont’s 6% Purchase and Use Tax applies to ATVs and snowmobiles, collected at VT DMV with VD-119.

Exemption: Family transfers within the qualifying relationships are exempt with the family-transfer affidavit.

Inspection Requirements

Vermont does not require a safety inspection on ATVs or snowmobiles, but VAST/VASA trail decals must be current to legally ride the statewide trail systems.

Vermont ATV Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist

  1. Record full VIN, year, make, model, and engine size on the bill of sale
  2. Note odometer/hour-meter reading if equipped
  3. Both parties sign and date; Vermont does not require notarization
  4. For machines 15 years old or newer, transfer the VT title; older machines move on prior registration
  5. File Form VD-119 with VT DMV, paying 6% Purchase and Use Tax
  6. Buy a current VAST (snowmobile) or VASA (ATV) trail decal before riding sanctioned trails

Common Pitfalls

  • Riding without a VAST or VASA decal — wardens patrol the trails and tickets are routine
  • Skipping VT DMV filing because "it is just an ATV" — Vermont titles and taxes them like cars
  • Riding before VT DMV registration and the trail decal are in place
  • Buying a 20-year-old sled and expecting a title — Vermont’s 15-year cutoff applies to off-road machines too

Pro Tip

Vermont treats ATVs and snowmobiles like miniature cars at VT DMV — same form, same tax, same filing rules — then layers on VAST or VASA decals for trail access. Get the bill of sale right, file VD-119, and buy the decal before the first ride.

Vermont ATV Bill of Sale — FAQs

Does Vermont really register ATVs and snowmobiles through DMV?
Yes — Vermont is unusual that way. Most states route off-road vehicles through Fish & Wildlife or a Parks department, but Vermont consolidated registration at VT DMV. You file the same Form VD-119, pay the same 6% Purchase and Use Tax, and get a Vermont registration. Trail access is separate: VAST sells snowmobile trail decals and VASA sells ATV trail decals, with the proceeds funding grooming and maintenance on the statewide trail networks.
How much tax will I pay on a $6,000 used ATV?
Vermont applies 6% Purchase and Use Tax to the higher of your bill-of-sale price or J.D. Power clean trade-in value. On a $6,000 ATV with a $6,500 J.D. Power clean trade-in value, you pay $390 (6% of $6,500). Because the tax is on whichever is greater, a deflated bill of sale does not save you money. Family transfers among spouses, parents, children, siblings, and grandparents are exempt with the family-transfer affidavit attached to VD-119.
Do I need a Vermont safety inspection on the ATV?
No. Vermont’s annual safety-inspection program covers on-road motor vehicles, not ATVs or snowmobiles. What you do need before riding sanctioned trails is a current VAST decal (snowmobile) or VASA decal (ATV), purchased through the respective trail-club organizations. Wardens stop riders on the trails to check decals and registration, and a missing decal is the most common Vermont off-road citation.
The sled I am buying is a 2005 — does it have a Vermont title?
No. Vermont’s 15-model-year title cutoff applies to ATVs and snowmobiles too, so a 2005 machine sold in 2024 has no Vermont title. The seller transfers it with the prior Vermont registration plus a signed bill of sale. You take both to VT DMV with Form VD-119, pay the 6% Purchase and Use Tax on the higher of sale price or J.D. Power clean trade-in value, and receive a new registration in your name. No title will be issued — the registration is your ownership document.

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