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VT-025 Affidavit of Non-Titled Vehicle

Use VT-025 to affirm that you made reasonable attempts to obtain a previous title for a vehicle with no NMVTIS record of prior title or registration.

What this form is
The Vermont DMV’s VT-025 is an affidavit for a vehicle with no record of a previous title or registration in NMVTIS. The applicant provides personal and vehicle information and affirms that reasonable attempts were made to obtain the previous title. The form says the applicant must sign in the presence of a notary. A bill of sale and, if applicable, an odometer disclosure statement are also needed.
Who needs it
Vehicle owners or purchasers may use this affidavit when NMVTIS shows no previous title or registration for the vehicle.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant must sign in the presence of a notary. This signature can be notarized online with a commissioned online notary.
How to submit it
Submit it to the Vermont agency named on the form.

Questions

When can I use VT-025?

The form says it may be used when the vehicle has no record of a previous title or registration in NMVTIS. If NMVTIS shows a prior record, the previous title or registration must be obtained.

Does VT-025 need to be notarized?

Yes. The form instructs the applicant to sign in the presence of a notary and includes a notary acknowledgment section. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.

What else is needed with this affidavit?

The document says you also need a bill of sale and, if applicable, an odometer disclosure statement from the last registered owner. It also requires visual VIN verification on DMV form VT-010.