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Vermont License Plate Lookup
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How To Lookup a Vermont License Plate
With a public records online search portal, you can easily look up a Vermont license plate for free. Within seconds you can see the vehicle's year, make, model, trim level, engine type, transmission, drivetrain, braking and steering systems, MSPR, and the manufacturer. You will not, however, see any vehicle owner details. However, if you qualify under Driver's Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) rules, you can get a more detailed report containing the owner's name, address, phone number, social security number, driver's license number. Sometimes you can also see photographs, medical history, disability information, and their entire driving record, including minor and serious infractions. Vermont's DMV handles motor vehicle requests, and you need your contact information, plus the vehicle's VIN, make, model, or license plate number to search.
Regulations for Vermont Plates
The state of Vermont requires all drivers to have two license plates on their vehicle (one on the front and one on the rear). They must also have an inspection sticker on the license plate and a paper registration card in the vehicle at all times. If you register a motorcycle, tractor truck, semitrailer, or trailer, you will have only one license plate affixed to the rear.
When moving to Vermont or buying a new or used vehicle, you can use the Vermont Registration Required Documents Wizard online to find out what paperwork you will need to register your vehicle. In most cases, you will need the title or Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO), bill of sale, and odometer reading. If you are new to Vermont, you have 60 days to register your car or truck and then 15 days to get it inspected.
You can renew your vehicle registration online using their handy tool, or in person at a local Vermont Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) office or the Town Clerk's Office. You can also renew by mail or by phone.
Vermont License Plates
Vermont issues dark green license plates with white lettering to most of its residents. However, along with the standard plate, they also offer some specialty plates such as:
- Bright Futures Plate.
- Certificate of Veteran Status.
- Conservation Plate.
- Disabled Parking Placard Application.
- Gold Star Family Plate.
- Intransit Plate/Permit Application.
- Low Number Plate.
- Low Number Plate (Family Specific).
- Medical Evaluation Report.
- Next-of-Kin Family Plate.
- Safety/Service Organization Plates.
- Temporary Disabled Parking.
- Vanity Plates.
Vermont also offers personalized plates where you can choose the lettering. These plates cost additional fees and may be special ordered through the normal registration process.
What is the Driver's Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) in Vermont?
Vermont honors the federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act ((18 U.S.C. §2723) and has codified the provisions in their own state law which states, "Any information contained in Department records is subject to and shall be released pursuant to the Driver's Privacy Protection Act".(Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 23, § 104) Anyone who violates the federal DPPA may face serious consequences as outlined in 18 USC §2723 and 23 VSA §202.
Vermont's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offers an agreement to purchasers of records: "It is understood by the parties that, except under certain circumstances, pursuant to the Driver Privacy Protection Act of 1994 (P.L. 103-322), the disclosure, or re-disclosure of personal information obtained by departments of motor vehicles in connection with a motor vehicle record is a violation of Federal Law (DPPP Agreement). It is further understood and agreed by the Company/Purchaser, etc., that in the event of any resale or redisclosure of personal information covered by the Act, the Company/Purchaser, etc., must keep for a period of five years, records identifying each person or entity that receives information and the permitted purpose for which the information will be used. The Company/Purchaser, etc., must make such records available to the Department upon request".
Vermont License Plate Search Frequently Asked Questions
Is it Legal for Me to Lookup License Plate Numbers in Vermont?
It is legal to look up a license plate number in Vermont to obtain information about the vehicle itself. If, however, your objective is to gain insight into the owner with their name, address, phone number, or other personal details, that is not legal unless you are eligible under DPPA laws and have a qualifying purpose of requesting and using those records.
What Information Will I Need When Looking Up a Vermont License Plate?
The Vermont DMV has a particular form called the Vermont DMV Record Request that you can use to purchase motor vehicle records containing personal driver details. From this one form, you can order a bunch of different types of reports. They range in price from $8 per record to $42/hr. You must provide your name, address, and phone number. You can then provide VIN, vehicle make, model, year, license plate number, or other information to search from.
How to Look Up a Vermont License Plate Using the VIN?
Using Vermont's subscriber service or the form mentioned above, you can easily search for a license plate number using the VIN to obtain driver records. However, when requesting, you must comply with all DPPA laws and clearly designate the purpose for which you are using these records. In some cases, you will need the signed consent of the owner.
How to Find the Vehicle Owner of a License Plate in Vermont?
You can locate the owner of a license plate in Vermont if you fall into the category of toll facility, private investigator, or towing company. Otherwise, you may have trouble legally obtaining that information. Due to strict DPPA laws, vehicle owner information is carefully guarded, and their privacy protected. If you do not follow these laws, you may face steep fines and jail time.
Some Legal Uses For License Plate Information
- For use with government or law enforcement actions.
- In connection with motor vehicle safety, emissions, and recalls.
- Business use to verify information.
- For use with civil and criminal court cases.
- Private investigations.
- Research and statistics.
- For insurance purposes.
- Lienholder use to contact vehicle owners.
- Private tolls.
- Anyone with written consent.
The state of Vermont considers most of the federal exceptions to the DPPA rule to be valid reasons for looking up license plate information. They have a strict policy, and new subscribers have to sign agreements to only use the information legally. Some of the allowable purposes are:
How Do I Look Up Vermont License Plates for Free?
You can easily use one of many online portals to look up a Vermont license plate for free. Within seconds you can see the vehicle's year, make, model, trim level, engine type, transmission, drivetrain, braking and steering systems, MSPR, and the manufacturer.