Vermont Bill of Sale for a Car
A bill of sale may be required for a private car sale in Vermont, depending on the situation. Vermont uses the Bill of Sale & Odometer Disclosure Statement (VT-005) to transfer ownership in a private sale and document the taxable purchase price, and it is the key ownership/price document when registering vehicles old enough to be exempt from Vermont titling.
Verified against official Vermont sources · 2026-07-08 · Reviewed by the CarWhere Vehicle Data Team
Bill of sale
Conditional
Bill of sale notary
No
Official form
VT-005
Official form: VT-005, Bill of Sale (BOS) & Odometer Disclosure Statement (ODS) · Free printable Vermont template →
What a Vermont car bill of sale must include
- Vehicle year, make, model, and VIN
- Sale price
- Sale date
- Seller name, address, and signature
- Buyer name, address, and signature
- Odometer reading and mileage certification (for MY2011+ vehicles)
Per the Vermont DMV, the Odometer Disclosure Statement (part of VT-005) is required for vehicles model year 2011 or newer (self-propelled, registered weight 16,000 lbs or less), consistent with the federal under-20-model-years baseline.
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FAQ
Do you need a bill of sale to sell a car privately in Vermont?
Sometimes. Vermont uses the Bill of Sale & Odometer Disclosure Statement (VT-005) to transfer ownership in a private sale and document the taxable purchase price, and it is the key ownership/price document when registering vehicles old enough to be exempt from Vermont titling.
Does a Vermont car bill of sale have to be notarized?
No. Vermont does not require a car bill of sale to be notarized for a standard private sale.
Is there an official Vermont bill of sale form?
Yes — VT-005, Bill of Sale (BOS) & Odometer Disclosure Statement (ODS) (linked above). You can also use any document that contains the same information.
What should a Vermont car bill of sale include?
At minimum: vehicle year, make, model, and vin; sale price; sale date; seller name, address, and signature; buyer name, address, and signature; odometer reading and mileage certification (for my2011+ vehicles). Per the Vermont DMV, the Odometer Disclosure Statement (part of VT-005) is required for vehicles model year 2011 or newer (self-propelled, registered weight 16,000 lbs or less), consistent with the federal under-20-model-years baseline.
What should I check before signing the Vermont bill of sale?
Confirm the VIN on the document matches the dashboard and door-jamb VIN character-for-character, and check the vehicle's history first: the $9.99 CarWhere Full VIN Report shows open recalls for that VIN, plus complaints and service bulletins for the model and the original window sticker where available. Once you sign, the car — and its problems — are yours, so they're cheaper to find before you sign.
Sources: bill-of-sale, notarization, and odometer requirements from Vermont DMV/DOR/DOT guidance (linked above). Requirements change by statute — confirm with the state before you sign. Cite this page: CarWhere, "Vermont Bill of Sale for a Car," carwhere.com/titles/bill-of-sale/vermont, verified 2026-07-08.