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Free Vermont RV Bill of Sale

RVs in Vermont land squarely under the same VT DMV machinery as cars: Form VT-016, 6% Purchase and Use Tax on the higher of sale price or NADA book, the 15-day filing deadline, 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: Transfer title within 60 days. 6% sales tax.

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Motorhomes title like motor vehicles; towable trailers title like trailers — and the paperwork differs for each. Our guide covers lien holder procedures, what to do with an active loan balance, and how RV registration deadlines work. Read: Car Bill of Sale: Complete Guide →

Vermont RV Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know

Primary Form
VT-016
Vermont Registration, Tax & Title Application
Agency
VT DMV
Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
0.06%
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 VT-016 on the higher of sale price or NADA book.

Exemption: Family transfers among spouses, parents, children, siblings, and grandparents are exempt with the family-transfer affidavit.

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

  1. Record VIN, year, make, model, length, GVWR, and any generator or chassis serial numbers
  2. List included gear: slide-outs, awnings, generators, solar, batteries, propane tanks, hitches
  3. Note odometer reading on motorhomes; trailers do not have odometers but should record any chassis VIN
  4. State the sale price honestly — VT DMV taxes 6% on the higher of sale price or NADA book
  5. For motorhomes, plan a current Vermont safety inspection before driving
  6. File Form VT-016 with VT DMV within 15 days of sale

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 $42,000 NADA 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: VT-016, 6% tax, 15-day 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 NADA clean trade-in value. On a $50,000 motorhome that books at $52,000, you pay $3,120 (6% of $52,000), collected by VT DMV when you file VT-016. The clerk pulls NADA at the counter. Family transfers among qualifying relatives are exempt with the affidavit. Plan to file within 15 days to avoid late penalties stacking on top of the tax.
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 VT-016 with VT DMV within 15 days, pay 6% Purchase and Use Tax on the higher of sale price or NADA book, 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.

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