Vermont Motorcycle Bill of Sale Template (2026)
Vermont motorcycle sale facts (2026)
| Lien release form | VD-007 or Title Lien Section |
| Sales / use tax | 6% (Purchase and use tax applies to all vehicle sales) |
| Title transfer fee | $35 |
| Transfer deadline | 60 days from sale |
| Bill of sale notary | Not required |
| Vermont DMV / titling | Vermont DMV ↗ |
Why use a Vermont-specific motorcycle template
Captures every Vermont field
A motorcycle bill of sale needs the frame VIN, engine displacement (CC), odometer reading, and a clear distinction between street, dual-sport, and dirt classifications so the DMV codes registration correctly. A generic template often omits Vermont-specific fields (such as the VD-007 or Title Lien Section reference) and gets rejected at the registration counter.
Tax + fee aware
Vermont charges 6% sales/use tax plus a $35 title transfer fee. Recording the correct sale price on the template is what the DMV uses to calculate tax owed.
Deadline-aware
The buyer has 60 days to register the motorcycle after the sale. The template includes a sale-date field that anchors the deadline.
What the Vermont Motorcycle template includes
- Buyer + seller full legal names and addresses (ZIP required)
- Motorcycle identifier — VIN, HIN, or serial number
- Year, make, model, color
- Odometer / hour-meter reading (where applicable)
- Sale price in numerals + written form
- Sale date (anchors any state deadline)
- Signature blocks for both parties
- VD-007 or Title Lien Section reference (lien release)
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Frequently Asked Questions — Vermont Motorcycle Template
Is a Vermont motorcycle bill of sale template legally binding?▾
Yes. A signed motorcycle bill of sale template is a legal record of the private transfer in Vermont, provided it captures both parties' full legal names and addresses, the motorcycle identifier (VIN/HIN/serial), sale price, sale date, and both signatures. The buyer presents it to the Vermont DMV to register the motorcycle within 60 days of the sale.
What does a Vermont-compliant motorcycle bill of sale template need to include?▾
Vermont requires the template to capture the motorcycle's identifier (VIN, HIN, or serial), year/make/model, sale price (digits + written), sale date, both parties' full legal names and addresses with ZIP codes, and both signatures. Vermont does not require notarization, but the buyer should still receive a fully signed original. If the motorcycle was financed, Vermont uses VD-007 or Title Lien Section for the lien release.
Is sales tax owed on a private motorcycle sale in Vermont?▾
Vermont charges 6% sales/use tax on private motorcycle sales. Purchase and use tax applies to all vehicle sales The buyer typically pays the tax when registering the motorcycle and a $35 title transfer fee.
Do I need a notary for a Vermont motorcycle bill of sale?▾
Vermont does not require notarization for a private motorcycle bill of sale. A signed original from both parties is sufficient for registration.
Can I print and reuse this Vermont motorcycle template?▾
You can print the template multiple times, but each sale requires a freshly signed original. Photocopied signatures are not valid. BillOfSaleNow generates two identical originals (one for the buyer, one for the seller) so both parties walk away with a signed copy.
Source: Vermont DMV ↗ · Last verified 2026-05-07