This bond is required when you need to get a title for a vehicle in Vermont but don't have proper paperwork to prove ownership. It protects the State of Vermont and any previous owners if someone later claims they're the rightful owner of the vehicle. If you're found to not be the legal owner, the bond pays for any fi…
Overview
What it is.
This bond is required when you need to get a title for a vehicle in Vermont but don't have proper paperwork to prove ownership. It protects the State of Vermont and any previous owners if someone later claims they're the rightful owner of the vehicle. If you're found to not be the legal owner, the bond pays for any fi…
Who usually needs it
Individuals seeking to register, transfer, sell, or obtain a replacement title for a vehicle, trailer, vessel, snowmobile, or ATV in Vermont without a valid title or sufficient proof of ownership need this bond. This applies when buying a vehicle without a title, having a lost/stolen/invalid title, purchasing an abandoned vehicle, or owning an unregistered …
Pricing & timing
What to expect.
Generic pricing
Lost instrument bonds replace lost financial documents such as checks, stock certificates, bonds, or promissory notes. Typical Pricing:. • Smaller amounts: Often a flat fee or minimum premium. • Larger amounts: Commonly around 1–5% of the instrument's face value. • Credit check: May be required depending on the amount. Bond amounts are typically set at 100–200% of the instrument's face value. The issuing institution (bank, corporation, etc.) determines the bond requirements. Processing time…
Typical timeframe
General application — typically 1–3 business days
Application
What to do next.
Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
Start the application.
You are on the exact bond page. The next step is to start the quick application.
StateVTBond amountVaries by license type or projectObligeeState of VermontBond classLost Instrument BondCategoryMotor VehicleBondVermont Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title BondJurisdictionStatePlain descriptionThis bond is required when you need to get a title for a vehicle in Vermont but don't have proper paperwork to prove ownership. It protects the State of Vermont and any previous owners if someone later claims they're th…Who needs this bondIndividuals seeking to register, transfer, sell, or obtain a replacement title for a vehicle, trailer, vessel, snowmobile, or ATV in Vermont without a valid title or sufficient proof of ownership need this bond. This ap…
