Registration inspection path
New-resident vehicle inspection in Vermont
Complete Vermont's vehicle inspection within 15 days after registration unless the vehicle is covered by a stated exception.
Requirement boundary
Vehicle or VIN inspection
The reviewed state rule identifies a statewide inspection, safety, or VIN step for an incoming vehicle.
Official sources
Vermont DMV: Vehicle inspectionsReviewed 2026-07-31Check where to get the inspection on the official source
Read the failure report before booking a repair
The failure code determines the repair and any waiver path.
Open the failed-inspection path