Overview
The one wrinkle is electric vehicles. Since January 1, 2025, battery-electric vehicles pay an $89-a-year infrastructure fee and plug-in hybrids pay $44.50 a year - both charged on top of the standard $91 base, not instead of it, because EVs don't pay the gas tax that funds road work. A motorcycle registers for less: $58 a year or $116 for two.
01 - Official fees
Vermont registration fees fees at a glance
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger car/truck, 1 year | $91.00 | includes the $2 Clean Air Fund fee |
| Passenger car/truck, 2 years | $167.00 | |
| Motorcycle, 1 year | $58.00 | |
| Motorcycle, 2 years | $116.00 | |
| BEV infrastructure fee | $89.00/yr | on top of base fee, since Jan 1, 2025 |
| PHEV infrastructure fee | $44.50/yr | on top of base fee, since Jan 1, 2025 |
Figures verified June 2026 against official sources (listed below). Always confirm the final amount with the Vermont DMV - counties can add small local fees.
02 - Step by step
How to register a vehicle in Vermont
- 1
Have Vermont-compliant liability insurance in place before you apply.
- 2
Complete the Registration, Tax & Title Application (VD-119) - combined with title and tax if it's a new purchase.
- 3
Bring the title, application, insurance card, and ID to a Vermont DMV office, or renew online if it's not a first registration.
- 4
Choose a 1-year or 2-year term and pay the base fee plus any EV infrastructure fee that applies.
- 5
Get your Vermont plates and, if the vehicle needs it, schedule the safety inspection within 15 days.
03 - Same state, other costs
More Vermont vehicle costs
04 - Common questions
Vermont registration fees FAQ
How much does it cost to register a car in Vermont per year?
$91 for a one-year registration, or $167 for two years (about $83.50/yr) - the same everywhere in the state, since Vermont doesn't add a county fee. Electric vehicles pay $89/yr (BEV) or $44.50/yr (PHEV) more on top of that base rate.
Is the 2-year registration actually cheaper per year?
Yes, modestly - $167 over two years works out to $83.50/yr versus $91/yr for annual renewal, a savings of about $15 total plus one fewer trip to the DMV.
Do EV owners pay less because they use less gas?
The opposite - BEVs and PHEVs pay MORE overall, because they contribute little or nothing to the gas tax that funds roads. The $89 (BEV) or $44.50 (PHEV) infrastructure fee is charged in addition to, not instead of, the standard $91 base fee.
Why doesn't Vermont charge different fees by county like Texas or California?
Vermont's registration fee schedule is set entirely at the state level with no local add-on authority - every driver in every town pays the identical base fee for the same vehicle class and term.
Do trucks and trailers pay the same fee as passenger cars?
No - heavier trucks are billed on a weight-based schedule that climbs well above the $91 passenger rate as GVWR increases, and trailers have their own separate fee tier. The $91/$167 numbers here apply to standard passenger cars and light trucks.
05 - Receipts
Official sources
Every number on this page comes from these documents - check them yourself.