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Vermont Boat Registration Summary

          Vermont boat registration summary presents an overview of boat titling, registration, loan perfection, and operational requirements for the State of Vermont. More detailed information, forms, guidelines, and other resources are obtainable by downloading a Boat Registration Kit for this state. You will also find an extensive listing of general purpose boat and trailer registration forms on our Forms page. Please visit our State page for additional articles and information about registering or titling boats and trailers.

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Boat Registration Statistics There are approximately 30,315 boats registered in Vermont. This state ranks 49th among nationwide boat registrations.
Registration Numbering The boat registration number prefix for Vermont is "VT".
Registration Agency Department of Motor Vehicles.
Registration Requirements Registration is required on all motorized boats in Vermont. Coast Guard documented boats are exempt from registration. Registration certificates are renewed on an annual basis.
Title Requirements Vermont titles vessels that are 15 years old or newer, based on calendar year, with a length of 16 feet or longer (including shuttlecraft). Exceptions are any vessel which is a canoe, kayak, or similar watercraft designed to be manually propelled or such a vessel equipped with a motor of 10 horsepower or less; any vessel owned by the United States Government, unless it is registered in this state; any vessel owned by a manufacturer or dealer and held for sale; any vessel owned by a non-resident of this state and not required by law to be registered in this state; any vessel regularly engaged in the interstate transportation of persons or property for which a currently effective certificate of title has been issued in another state.
Bonded Titling Vermont has provisions for bonded boat titling when there is insufficient proof of ownership. Additional information and forms for bonded titles can be found in our boat registration kit for this state.
Boat Registration Records Boat registration records are maintained for a minimum of six years in Vermont. Detailed information on how to obtain verbal and written reports can be found in our boat registration kit for this state.
Tax Requirements Sales tax applies to boat transactions in Vermont.
Loan Perfection Security interests on non-documented boats which are state titled must be recorded on the state title records. On Coast Guard documented vessels, a preferred mortgage must be recorded on the vessel's abstract of title. A UCC financing statement must be filed if the boat is neither titled or documented.
Ownership Designations Co-ownerships are designated on Vermont boat records as "Husband/Wife or Parties to a Civil Union", "Joint Tenants", "Tenants In Common", or "Partners".
Residency Requirements. Boat titles and registrations are available to non-residents if the boat is located within the State of Vermont.
Reporting Requirements Transfers of ownership, abandonments, destructions, and thefts must be reported to the Department of Motor Vehicles within 15 days.
Hull Inspection The boat must be inspected by a Vermont law enforcement official if there is a hull number discrepancy.
Outboard Motors Vermont does not title or register outboard motors.
Boat Trailers Boat trailer registration is required in Vermont. Titling is required for those weighing over 1,500 lbs.
Notary Requirements Vermont notary commissions are for 4 years, no bonding is required, and the use of a notary seal within the state is optional.
Visitation period. A visitation period of 90 days is allowed for boats that are registered in another state, Coast Guard documented, or registered in a foreign country.

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