Vermont Trailer Registration Fee Calculator
Vermont trailer registration is weight-based — from $33 for light utility trailers up to $63 for the heaviest. This covers utility, boat, and small cargo trailers pulled behind passenger vehicles — travel trailers/RVs and heavy commercial trailers follow different schedules.
Your trailer
- Registration fee (by weight)$63.00
- Title fee$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
- Post-Act 62 rates: $33/yr up to 1,500 lbs gross (trailer + load), $63 above; 2- and 5-year terms offered.
- Trailers 1,499 lbs empty or less that are 15+ model years old skip titling.
What determines trailer registration cost in Vermont?
- Trailer weight (fee tiers)
- Trailer type (utility/boat vs. travel trailer vs. commercial)
Frequently asked questions
Does a small utility trailer need to be registered in Vermont?
Yes — Vermont requires registration and a plate for trailers operated on public roads, including small utility and boat trailers. Farm-use and some very light trailers may qualify for exemptions.
Do travel trailers cost more to register in Vermont?
Usually yes — travel trailers (campers) are typically registered on a separate schedule based on weight or value that runs higher than basic utility trailer fees. This calculator covers standard utility and boat trailers.
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Sources: https://dmv.vermont.gov/registrations/fees — data last reviewed 2026-07-16.