How to Register a Salvage Title Bike in Vermont
A salvage motorcycle is one that has previously been in an accident or otherwise damaged badly enough to be deemed a total loss. You can repair salvage vehicles to working condition, however, and buying one can turn out to be a great deal, provided that you've had it inspected by a licensed mechanic to be sure that there aren't any remaining defects. The title to your motorcycle will note that it is a salvage vehicle, and in the state of Vermont there are a few extra steps that you will need to take in order to have your salvage bike registered.
Other People Are Reading
Instructions
-
-
1
Have your motorcycle's vehicle identification number (VIN) verified by either a law enforcement officer or an employee of the Department of Motor Vehicles. If you are a member of the military, a VIN verification may fall under the responsibilities of a commanding officer or Provost Marshal on your military base. This verification is required for any salvage vehicle being registered in Vermont, to ensure that the VIN on the vehicle matches the one given on the title.
-
2
Acquire a title for your motorcycle if you do not already have one, which can be done by filling out a Rebuilt/Salvage Title Application (see Resources) and paying a $28 title fee. You must have the VIN verified prior to submitting this application. The state of Vermont requires a lot of information to issue a salvage title because of the risk involved with salvage vehicles; you must answer a total of 22 questions on topics such as the number of cylinders, odometer reading, and damage to the vehicle. Vermont does not issue salvage titles for vehicles that are over 15 years old.
-
-
3
Fill out a Vermont Registration, Tax and Title Application after receiving your title. You will need to provide personal information including your name, address, and date of birth, as well as basic information about your motorcycle.
-
4
Mail in your application or drop it off at a local DMV office along with the registration fee, which for a motorcycle is $41 for one year. Processing of a new registration generally takes about three weeks.
-
5
Renew your bike's registration on a yearly basis to keep it current. The DMV will mail you a renewal application each year approximately three weeks before the expiration of your current registration. You can fill out the form and mail it with the renewal fee to the DMV's main office in Montpelier, or you can renew online in only a few minutes through Vermont's DMV website and pay the fee with a credit or debit card. It takes about a week after renewal to receive your new license decals and registration certificate.
-
1
References
Resources
- Photo Credit motorcycle image by Goran Bogicevic from Fotolia.com
