Free Vermont RV Bill of Sale

RVs in Vermont land squarely under the same VT DMV machinery as cars: Form VD-119, 6% Purchase and Use Tax on the higher of sale price or J.D. Power clean trade-in value, no fixed filing deadline in state law, and the 15-year title cutoff. A 2003 Class A motorhome bought in 2024 has no Vermont title — it transfers on the prior Vermont registration plus the bill of sale. Self-propelled motorhomes also need a current Vermont safety inspection sticker; travel trailers and fifth wheels do not. The bill of sale captures the VIN (often a Ford or Workhorse chassis VIN), the price, included slide-outs and generators, and any propane or appliance condition representations the buyer is relying on.

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.

Seller Information

Full Name *

Street Address *

City *

State *

ZIP Code *

Phone

Buyer Information

Full Name *

Street Address *

City *

State *

ZIP Code *

Phone

RV Details

Year *

Make *

Model *

VIN *

Length (ft) *

RV Type *

Color

Mileage (if motorized)

License Plate

Sale Information

Sale Price ($) *

Payment Method *

Date of Sale *

County of Sale (if known)

Applicable Taxes Paid By

Condition & Warranty

Sold AS-IS (no warranty)

Warranty Details (if applicable)

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Motorhomes title like motor vehicles; towable trailers title like trailers — and the paperwork differs for each. Our RV guide covers lien holder procedures, what to do with an active loan balance, the Montana-LLC question, and how RV registration deadlines work. Read: RV Bill of Sale: Free Template & State Rules →

Vermont RV 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

Title Required

Yes

Motorhomes and travel trailers 15 model years old or newer require a Vermont title; older RVs transfer on bill of sale plus prior Vermont registration. Slide-in truck campers are personal property and need only a bill of sale.

Inspection

Required

Sales Tax Details

Vermont’s 6% Purchase and Use Tax applies to motorhomes and travel trailers, collected at VT DMV with VD-119 on the higher of sale price or J.D. Power clean trade-in value.

Exemption: Some family transfers may be exempt — check the DMV's list of allowable exemptions.

Inspection Requirements

Self-propelled motorhomes need a current Vermont annual safety inspection sticker. Travel trailers and fifth wheels do not require an annual safety inspection in Vermont.

Vermont RV Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist

Record VIN, year, make, model, length, GVWR, and any generator or chassis serial numbers
List included gear: slide-outs, awnings, generators, solar, batteries, propane tanks, hitches
Note odometer reading on motorhomes; trailers do not have odometers but should record any chassis VIN
State the sale price honestly — VT DMV taxes 6% on the higher of sale price or J.D. Power clean trade-in value
For motorhomes, plan a current Vermont safety inspection before driving
File Form VD-119 with VT DMV before driving the RV on Vermont roads

Common Pitfalls

Confusing motorhome and trailer rules — motorhomes need annual VT inspection, trailers do not
Lowballing the bill of sale on a $40,000 fifth wheel — VT DMV will tax on a $42,000 J.D. Power value anyway
Forgetting that older RVs (15+ years) move on prior registration, not a title
Missing slide-out, generator, or appliance condition disclosures and ending up in a private dispute

Pro Tip

Vermont treats RVs as cars-with-bedrooms at VT DMV: VD-119, 6% tax, no fixed filing deadline, 15-year title cutoff. Add a current safety inspection for motorhomes, document slide-outs and generators on the bill of sale, and you are ready for the season.

Vermont RV Bill of Sale — FAQs

How does Vermont tax a $50,000 used Class C motorhome?

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 $50,000 motorhome with a $52,000 J.D. Power clean trade-in value, you pay $3,120 (6% of $52,000), collected by VT DMV when you file VD-119. Some family transfers may be exempt — check the DMV's exemption list. Vermont law sets no fixed filing deadline, but plan to file before you drive the RV.

Does my travel trailer need a Vermont safety inspection?

No. Vermont’s annual safety inspection program covers self-propelled motor vehicles, including motorhomes, but does not extend to travel trailers, fifth wheels, or pop-ups. Tow vehicles and motorhomes need current windshield stickers; the trailer behind them does not. That said, brake controllers, breakaway switches, lights, and tire condition still need to work — Vermont troopers will pull over a trailer with bad brake lights, sticker or no.

The 2007 Class A I am buying has no title — is that legal?

Yes. Vermont’s 15-year title cutoff applies to motorhomes too, so a 2007 Class A sold in 2024 has no Vermont title. The seller transfers it with the prior Vermont registration plus a signed bill of sale. You file VD-119 with VT DMV (Vermont sets no fixed day count), pay 6% Purchase and Use Tax on the higher of sale price or J.D. Power clean trade-in value, and get a new Vermont registration in your name. The registration plus bill of sale is your ownership chain — no title will be issued.

Can I drive my new motorhome home before getting a Vermont inspection sticker?

You can drive it home on a temporary registration if you do not have one yet, but a self-propelled motorhome needs a current Vermont safety inspection sticker to drive long-term. Most Vermont buyers get the rig to a certified inspection station within a week of purchase. The inspection covers brakes, tires, lights, steering, and exhaust — propane appliances are not part of the state inspection but are worth checking separately before any extended trip.

Other Vermont Templates

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