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Vermont Motorcycle Registration Fee Calculator

Registering a typical motorcycle in Vermont runs about $58.00 per year for a recent-model bike. Motorcycles follow the same fee system as other vehicles in Vermont — with their own (usually lower) base rates. Vermont details: Vermont charges $91 per year (or $167 per two years) for gas passenger vehicles after the roughly 20% fee increase under Act 62, including the Clean Air fee. Since January 2025, battery EVs pay an $89 annual infrastructure fee (about $178 total) and plug-in hybrids $44.50. A 6% purchase and use tax applies at titling.

Your motorcycle

Estimated annual cost
$58.00/ year
  • Motorcycle registration fee
    $58.00
One-time fees (first registration)
  • Title fee
    $42.00
One-time total: $42.00

Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-16. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.

Good to know

  • EV/PHEV infrastructure fees took effect January 1, 2025.

What determines motorcycle registration cost in Vermont?

  • Motorcycle-specific base rate
  • Fuel type (EV and hybrid surcharges where applicable)
  • 6% purchase & use tax at titling

Frequently asked questions

How much does motorcycle registration cost in Vermont?

About $58.00 per year for a typical recent-model motorcycle, based on Vermont's current fee schedule (last reviewed 2026-07-16). Use the calculator above for your bike's exact numbers.

Is motorcycle registration cheaper than car registration in Vermont?

Generally yes — motorcycle base fees run lower than passenger-car fees in most states. In Vermont the flat motorcycle rate is the main cost.

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Sources: https://dmv.vermont.gov/registrations/fees — data last reviewed 2026-07-16.