Our boat
registration summary contains a quick overview of boat titling, registration, loan
perfection, and operational requirements for the State of
Vermont. More detailed information, forms, guidelines, and a complete
listing of resources are obtainable by downloading a
Boat Registration Kit
for this state.
You will also find an extensive listing of generic state level boat registration,
boat trailer, and general purpose forms on our Forms Page .
Please visit our
State Page for additional
articles and information regarding state level boat registration, titling,
and operational requirements.
The information presented here is subject to change and should be
confirmed with the respective state agency.
State numbering.
The boat
registration number prefix for Vermont is "VT".
Title certificate.
All motorized vessels that are 16 feet long or longer and
manufactured as a 1989 model year or newer must be titled.
Coast Guard documented boats are exempt from titling.
Registration certificate.
Registration
is required on all motorized boats. Coast Guard documented boats
are exempt from registration. Registration certificates are
renewed on an annual basis.
Sales &
use tax.
Sales tax
applies to boat transactions.
Loan perfection.
Security
interests are recorded on the title records for state titled
boats which are non-documented. A UCC financing statement must
be filed if the boat is non-titled and non-documented. If the
boat is Coast Guard documented, a preferred vessel mortgage must
be recorded on the vessel's abstract of title.
Registration agency.
Department of
Motor Vehicles.
Boat record search.
The
Department of Motor Vehicles will confirm boat hull numbers and
certificates in hand. Written reports must be obtained from a
public record provider.
Ownership designations.
Various joint
owner designations are available on the title application. "AND-
OR" designations are not used.
Residency requirements.
Boat titles
and registrations are available to non-residents if the boat is
located within the state.
Bonded
titling or registration.
Bonded titling and registration is available.
Reporting requirements.
Transfers of
ownership, abandonments, destructions, and thefts must be
reported within 15 days.
Hull number inspection.
Required if
there is a discrepancy.
Outboard motors.
Outboard
motors are neither registered or titled.
Boat trailers.
Boat trailers
are registered and titled.
Notary
public.
Notary
commissions are for 4 years, no bonding is required, and the use
of a notary seal within the state is optional.
Visitation period.
90 days.
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