Vermont Drivers License

The State of Vermont allows new drivers at the age of 15 to get a Learners Permit. You must, however, be accompanied by a licensed parent, guardian, certified drivers education instructor or licensed person over the age of 25.

At the age of 15 you must maintain a clean driving record for a minimum of 6 months in order to get a Junior Operator License. You may carry passengers but you must not charge the passengers; you may not drive for employment; and you may not get more than three points on your driving record.

You must also complete forty hours of driving time, ten of those hours must be during night time conditions. You must also submit a Driving Practice Log Sheet to prove that you have completed this requirement along with your application for a Junior Operator License.

You must also pass a road test

A Junior Operator License allows you to drive alone or with a properly licensed person. If you are driving with a licensed driver over the age of 25, you are allowed to transport as many passengers as you have seat belts for.

During the 2^nd three months of having your Junior Operator’s License, you may transport immediate family members in the front seat of your car.

After six months of having your Junior Operator’s License, you may drive a car containing as many passengers as you have proper restraints for.

You must be 18 in order to obtain a full license, and must not have any recalls, suspensions or revocations for a period not less than six months.

The Vermont Drivers License Manual will help you prepare for your written tests as well as your knowledge of road signs and safety rules.

Renewing your License

Each state is different so please check with each state’s DMV at least 60 days before you know it is expiring. In many cases you will receive notification that it is expiring but it is not the responsibility of the DMV or any other state agency to remind you. In most state your license expires on your birthday so it’s not truly that difficult to remember.

Also remember that any time you move you need to contact your DMV office for the address change. You may not need to get a new license but will need to definitely tell the DMV of the address change.

Remember for military personnel this information does change as for the most part you aren’t living in the state where your license is.

Remember that all states require you to have your old license with you. If you do not you will need some type of proof of identity and this varies state to state.

Many states, and I know mine does, requires you to take a vision test when renewing your license. It’s not difficult. If you have corrective lenses they will need to know this. They always ask if I have my glasses with me even though I do wear contacts. I can’t drive without them. I also became an organ donor and this noted on my license. Also remember that they will be taking your picture again. So unless you want the hairstyle of today to stay with you for years, you might want to comb it out. I am one of the few people that I know that can say they have a decent picture on my drivers’ license. DMV must have been having a bad day or there machine just messed up.

If you currently have your social security number on your license it is best (for identity theft reasons) to have that changed.

Your License Plate

For the most part you got to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and apply for a license plate. That basically takes you filling out the registration form and going to the DMV. It varies from state to state what other forms you may need. License plates are no longer boring. You can get them with all sorts of stuff. NFL, Nascar, Civic Organizations, Colleges just to name a few.

For the most part you will need the following information to complete the Title/Registration Application:

(a) The manufacturer’s certificate of origin, or a current title showing ownership has been transferred to you.

(b) Bill of sale.

(c) Current registration documents if the car is registered in a jurisdiction or state not requiring titles.

(d) Application fee which varies state to state.

(e) Any sales tax due.

(f) Proof of insurance if your state requires it

(g) Inspection of the vehicle if your state requires it.

(h) Driver’s License

From there you will be issued the license plate unless you wish a personalized one (which will cost you additional money) and then that will be mailed to you at a later time and you will probably be issued a temporary one.

Remember your license plate is your link that law enforcement uses to find your vehicle. If you’re speeding they can punch up the tag.

Some states are using cameras as traffic lights. They’ll just take a picture of your license plate.