Vermont permit fees and documents
The handbook general two-document list and learner-specific one-document paragraph have distinct scopes, retained below. Current learner-specific residency instructions still ask for one document, supplied by a parent or guardian for a minor; the current written-test checklist asks for two mail pieces and genuinely overlaps that permit rule. Current general residency instructions ask for two documents, allow mail for only one, and have a separate minor-certification/parent-document exception. Do not choose a universal one- or two-document rule or erase the overlapping current instructions.
Bring proof of identity and birth date, Social Security information, and Vermont residence. Lawful-status proof is required for Real ID or an enhanced credential; an enhanced credential also requires US citizenship evidence., Use originals or copies certified by the issuing agency. Supply legal name-change evidence if your documents use a different name., The learner-permit-specific residency instructions call for one approved address document, supplied by a parent or guardian for a minor. General current residency instructions call for two documents; their minor exception uses a minor residency certification, one parent address document and evidence of the parent or guardian relationship. The minor certification cannot be used at age 18 or older., The written-test checklist separately asks for two pieces of mail with the applicant’s name and Vermont street address. The general residency page permits mail for only one supporting document. These instructions overlap with the learner-permit-specific one-document rule; confirm the applicable checklist with DMV., A nonresident may obtain this permit only for a Vermont driver education course and must supply a school enrollment letter.
Bring proof of identity and birth date, Social Security information, and Vermont residence. Lawful-status proof is required for Real ID or an enhanced credential; an enhanced credential also requires US citizenship evidence., Use originals or copies certified by the issuing agency. Supply legal name-change evidence if your documents use a different name., The learner-permit-specific residency instructions call for one approved address document, supplied by a parent or guardian for a minor. General current residency instructions call for two documents; their minor exception uses a minor residency certification, one parent address document and evidence of the parent or guardian relationship. The minor certification cannot be used at age 18 or older., The written-test checklist separately asks for two pieces of mail with the applicant’s name and Vermont street address. The general residency page permits mail for only one supporting document. These instructions overlap with the learner-permit-specific one-document rule; confirm the applicable checklist with DMV., A nonresident may obtain this permit only for a Vermont driver education course and must supply a school enrollment letter.
Bring proof of identity and birth date, Social Security information, and Vermont residence. Lawful-status proof is required for Real ID or an enhanced credential; an enhanced credential also requires US citizenship evidence., Use originals or copies certified by the issuing agency. Supply legal name-change evidence if your documents use a different name., The learner-permit-specific residency instructions call for one approved address document, supplied by a parent or guardian for a minor. General current residency instructions call for two documents; their minor exception uses a minor residency certification, one parent address document and evidence of the parent or guardian relationship. The minor certification cannot be used at age 18 or older., The written-test checklist separately asks for two pieces of mail with the applicant’s name and Vermont street address. The general residency page permits mail for only one supporting document. These instructions overlap with the learner-permit-specific one-document rule; confirm the applicable checklist with DMV., A nonresident may obtain this permit only for a Vermont driver education course and must supply a school enrollment letter.
General Vermont-residency instructions list two current-address mail items, or two listed alternative documents when mail is not delivered to the street address.
The learner-permit-specific residency paragraph asks for one listed residence document, supplied by the parent or guardian for a minor.
The current learner-permit residency instructions ask for one approved residence document. A parent or guardian supplies it for a minor; the general minor list additionally specifies a minor residency certification and relationship evidence.
The current general residency instructions ask for two current-address documents and allow mail to serve as only one document, with a separate minor certification/parent-document route.
The written/knowledge-test checklist asks for two mail pieces showing the applicant’s name and Vermont street address.
Permit fee
$39 for the learner knowledge test and $24 for the two-year permit, paid as separate examination and permit charges.
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Handbook and related study
Vermont Driver’s Manual · 2025 · Official handbook
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