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How to Renew/Replace a Motorcycle License in Vermont

Updated on Thu, 4/28/2011

HOW TO RENEW YOUR MOTORCYCLE LICENSE

A Vermont Motorcycle License can be renewed by mail or in person at any DMV Office in the State. The Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles notifies owners of the expiration date of their motorcycle license by mail, approximately a month in advance.

WHEN TO RENEW YOUR MOTORCYCLE LICENSE

Your Vermont motorcycle license has a validity of two or four years and will generally expire on your birthday. The expiration year depends on your age when the expiring license was issued or last renewed. You have a grace period of 14 days to renew your license after expiration. After that your driving privileges expire and it is illegal for you to drive in Vermont. If your license expired more than three years ago, you have to take the tests again to get a license.

TO RENEW IN PERSON

You must bring:

  • The completed and signed renewal application.
  • If you did not receive renewal application, you need to complete a driver license application form, available online or at a DMV Office.
  • Two forms of identification.
  • The renewal fee.
  • If your name has changed, documentation of the name change is required.

If you want to have a photo license and your last license photo was taken before January 5, 2004 you must apply in person at a DMV office.

TO RENEW BY U.S. MAIL

The renewal can be completed by mail, but the subsequent renewal should be done at a driver exam station.

To renew by mail just send the completed renewal application along with the renewal fee to:

Vermont Department of Transportation

120 State Street



Montpelier, VT 05603-0001

The renewed motorcycle license will arrive by mail.

HOW TO REPLACE YOUR MOTORCYCLE LICENSE

A Vermont Motorcycle License can be replaced by mail or in person at any DMV Office in the State.

WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR MOTORCYCLE LICENSE

You must replace your motorcycle license if your original license has been lost, stolen or destroyed.

TO REPLACE IN PERSON

You must:

  • Complete the Duplicate or Corrected Vermont Registration.
  • Bring proper identification. The state of Vermont requires that you present one piece of primary ID and one piece of secondary ID when applying for a duplicate motorcycle license.
  • Bring the correct fee. Normally, there is a $15 fee for replacing a lost, stolen, or mutilated license. Payment can be made by cash, checks or credit cards. Please contact your DMV Office to confirm the fee before applying in person, since fees may vary.
  • If your motorcycle license will expire in 30 days, you can renew your license instead of applying for a replacement.

TO REPLACE BY U.S. MAIL

You can apply for a replacement by mail if a recent photo of the applicant (taken Jan.5, 2004 or later) is on file with the DMV.

  • Download and complete the Application for a Duplicate License from the DMV website.
  • Obtain a check or money order in the correct amount, made payable to: Department of Motor Vehicles. Please contact the DMV at (802) 828 2000 to confirm the correct fee, as fees may vary.

Mail the completed form along with two photocopied two forms of identification and the payment to:

Department of Motor Vehicles

120 State Street



Montpelier, VT 05603-0001

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