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Vermont car registration fees
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Vermont charges a flat fee for cars by fuel type.
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Use your vehicle details to calculate the listed fees. Amounts reflect the schedule verified in 2026.
Start with the published example below, then adjust the details for your vehicle.
Published example · listed fees
$91.0012-month renewal example
No listed fees for this selection.
- State fees$91.00
- County / local$0.00
- One-time$0.00
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| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| State fees | $91.00 |
| County / local | $0.00 |
| One-time | $0.00 |
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration fee (gas, diesel or hybrid) | $91.00 |
Estimate only. Includes only the fees listed here; other taxes, penalties or local charges may apply. Confirm with the official agency.
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Registration fee schedule
Only applicable fees contribute to your estimate. Optional fees are excluded unless selected. One-time fees apply only to new registrations.
| Fee | Amount or rule | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Registration fee (gas, diesel or hybrid) | $91.00 $91 for one year ($167 for two), including the $2 Clean Air Fund fee. | See conditionsfuel type: gas, hybrid |
| Registration fee (plug-in hybrid) | $135.50 $135.50 for one year ($256 for two), including the EV infrastructure fee. | See conditionsfuel type: phev |
| Registration fee (battery electric) | $178.00 $178 for one year ($341 for two), including the EV infrastructure fee. | See conditionsfuel type: electric |
| New vehicle warranty fee | $8.00 $8 on the registration of each new motor vehicle (23 V.S.A. §476). | New registrationAll listed vehicles; optional; one-time |
How Vermont fees work
Vermont charges a flat fee for cars by fuel type. Plug-in hybrids and battery EVs pay an EV infrastructure fee on top. The one-year prices are shown; two-year terms cost a bit less per year.
The listed registration period is 12 months. Agency information
Cost factors: flat, fuel.
Electric & hybrid surcharges
Electric: Not published in the listed schedule. Fee source
Choose the matching fuel type in the calculator to include the applicable surcharge.
Worked example
Gas car, one-year renewal: $91.
Listed total: $91.00
See the fee rules and sources aboveCommon questions
How are Vermont registration fees calculated?
Vermont charges a flat fee for cars by fuel type. Plug-in hybrids and battery EVs pay an EV infrastructure fee on top. The one-year prices are shown; two-year terms cost a bit less per year.
Where can I confirm my final registration cost?
Confirm the final amount with Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles. Its official website is linked below the calculator and in this guide’s sources.
What other limitations should I consider?
Two-year renewals: $167 gas, $256 plug-in hybrid, $341 battery electric. Vehicles on other fuels pay $159.25 a year. Non-plug-in hybrids are treated as gasoline vehicles here. Title fees and the purchase and use tax on a purchase are not included. Vanity plates cost $58 more a year.
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- Vehicle registration fees Vermont DMV
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Fees can change. Confirm your final amount with the official registration agency before paying.
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