Moving out of Vermont: license, registration, deadlines
The duties below bind a person leaving Vermont. Each carries its source
and a visible verification date; expand any citation for the exact quoted
text. Verified Sep 2026.
Every quoted source on this page was found on a saved copy of its page dated Sep 30, 2026 or later.
Driver license address
binds: A person licensed to operate a motor vehicle in this State · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 30, 2026 or later
A change in the person's residence or mailing address
Who this covers, exactly
Notify the Commissioner, in writing, of the change in residence or mailing address within 30 days after the change is made.
Statute 23 V.S.A. § 205 verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/005/00205
a person licensed to operate a motor vehicle in this State ... shall notify the Commissioner, in writing, of a change in the owner's or person's legal name or residence or mailing address within 30 days after the change is made
ID card address
binds: The holder of an identification card · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 30, 2026 or later
A change in the holder's address
Who this covers, exactly
Notify the Commissioner, in writing, of the change in address within 30 days after the change is made.
Vehicle registration address
binds: The owner of a registered motor vehicle, snowmobile, or motorboat · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 30, 2026 or later
A change in the owner's residence or mailing address
Who this covers, exactly
Notify the Commissioner, in writing, of the change in residence or mailing address within 30 days after the change is made.
Statute 23 V.S.A. § 205 verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/005/00205
The owner of a registered motor vehicle, snowmobile, or motorboat ... shall notify the Commissioner, in writing, of a change in the owner's or person's legal name or residence or mailing address within 30 days after the change is made
CDL domicile transfer
binds: An applicant applying to transfer a CDL from one State of domicile to a new State of domicile · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 6, 2026 or later
Establishing a new State of domicile
Who this covers, exactly
Apply for a CDL from the new State of domicile within no more than 30 days after establishing the new domicile, and surrender the CDL from the old State of domicile to the new State of domicile.
Income tax part-year
binds: A part-year resident individual or trust: an individual or trust qualifying for residency in this State during only part of that taxable year · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 30, 2026 or later
The taxpayer's period of nonresidency in this State during the taxable year
Who this covers, exactly
A tax is imposed for each taxable year upon the taxable income earned or received in that year by every individual, estate, and trust, subject to income taxation under the laws of the United States. The Vermont income of a part-year resident individual or trust is the sum of all items of income constituting Vermont income for the purpose of subsection (a) of this section that are earned or received during the period of the taxpayer's residency in this State in the taxable year, and all items of income constituting Vermont income for the purposes of subsection (b) of this section that are earned or received during the period of the taxpayer's nonresidency in this State in the taxable year.
Statute 32 V.S.A. § 5823(c) verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/32/151/05823
the Vermont income of a part-year resident individual or trust is the sum of ... all items of income constituting Vermont income for the purposes of subsection (b) of this section that are earned or received during the period of the taxpayer's nonresidency in this State in the taxable year
Statute 32 V.S.A. § 5822(a) verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/32/151/05822
A tax is imposed for each taxable year upon the taxable income earned or received in that year by every individual, estate, and trust, subject to income taxation under the laws of the United States
Statute 32 V.S.A. § 5811(10) verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/32/151/05811
"Part-year resident individual or trust" means, for any taxable year, an individual or trust qualifying for residency in this State during only part of that taxable year.
Statute 32 V.S.A. § 5823(c)(1) verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/32/151/05823
all items of income constituting Vermont income for the purpose of subsection (a) of this section that are earned or received during the period of the taxpayer's residency in this State in the taxable year
Homestead declaration correction
binds: A homestead owner · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 30, 2026 or later
The property identified in a declaration under subsection (b) of this section is not the taxpayer's homestead
Who this covers, exactly
An owner filing a new or corrected declaration or rescinding an erroneous declaration after October 15 shall not be entitled to a refund resulting from the correct property classification, and any additional property tax and interest that would result from the correct classification shall not be assessed as tax and interest, but shall instead constitute an additional penalty.
If missed
If the property identified in a declaration under subsection (b) of this section is not the taxpayer's homestead or if the owner of a homestead fails to declare a homestead as required under this section, the municipality shall issue a corrected tax bill that may, as determined by the governing body of the municipality, include a penalty of up to three percent of the education tax on the property. The governing body of the municipality may include a penalty of up to eight percent of the education tax liability on the property if the property incorrectly declared as a homestead is located in a municipality that has a lower homestead tax rate than the nonhomestead tax rate, or if an undeclared homestead is located in a municipality that has a lower nonhomestead tax rate than the homestead tax rate. If the Commissioner determines that the declaration or failure to declare was with fraudulent intent, the municipality shall assess the taxpayer a penalty in an amount equal to 100 percent of the education tax on the property, plus any interest and late-payment fee or commission that may be due.
Statute 32 V.S.A. § 5410(h) verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/32/135/05410
The filing of a new or corrected declaration or rescission of an erroneous declaration, on or before September 1 of the property tax year, that is not reflected in the first Education Fund payment ... shall be reflected in the final net payment to or from the Education Fund for that fiscal year.
Statute 32 V.S.A. § 5410(g) verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/32/135/05410
If the property identified in a declaration under subsection (b) of this section is not the taxpayer's homestead or if the owner of a homestead fails to declare a homestead as required under this section, the Commissioner shall notify the municipality, and the municipality shall issue a corrected tax bill that may, as determined by the governing body of the municipality, include a penalty of up to three percent of the education tax on the property.
Statute 32 V.S.A. § 5410(g) verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/32/135/05410
However, if the property incorrectly declared as a homestead is located in a municipality that has a lower homestead tax rate than the nonhomestead tax rate or if an undeclared homestead is located in a municipality that has a lower nonhomestead tax rate than the homestead tax rate, then the governing body of the municipality may include a penalty of up to eight percent of the education tax liability on the property.
Statute 32 V.S.A. § 5410(g) verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/32/135/05410
If the Commissioner determines that the declaration or failure to declare was with fraudulent intent, then the municipality shall assess the taxpayer a penalty in an amount equal to 100 percent of the education tax on the property, plus any interest and late-payment fee or commission that may be due.
Statute 32 V.S.A. § 5410(i) verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/32/135/05410
An owner filing a new or corrected declaration or rescinding an erroneous declaration after October 15 shall not be entitled to a refund resulting from the correct property classification, and any additional property tax and interest that would result from the correct classification shall not be assessed as tax and interest, but shall instead constitute an additional penalty
Statute 32 V.S.A. § 5410(a)-(b) verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/32/135/05410
A homestead owner shall declare ownership of a homestead for purposes of education property tax. (b) Annually, on or before the due date for filing the Vermont income tax return, without extension, each homestead owner shall, on a form prescribed by the Commissioner, which shall be verified under the pains and penalties of perjury, declare the owner's homestead, if any, as of, or expected to be as of, April 1 of the year in which the declaration is made
Vessel address
binds: Any holder of a motorboat registration certificate · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 30, 2026 or later
The holder's address ceases to be the address appearing on the certificate, or the owner's residence or mailing address changes
Who this covers, exactly
Notify the Commissioner within 15 days if the holder's address ceases to be the address appearing on the certificate and, as a part of the notification, furnish the Commissioner with the new address. The owner of a registered motorboat shall notify the Commissioner, in writing, of a change in the owner's residence or mailing address within 30 days after the change is made.
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duty deadline 15 days from address ceases to be the address appearing on the registration certificate 23 V.S.A. § 3305(h)
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duty deadline 30 days from a change in the owner's residence or mailing address 23 V.S.A. § 205
Statute 23 V.S.A. § 3305(h) verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/029/03305
Any holder of a registration certificate shall notify the Commissioner within 15 days if ... address ceases to be the address appearing on the certificate and shall, as a part of the notification, furnish the Commissioner with ... new address.
Statute 23 V.S.A. § 205 verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/005/00205
The owner of a registered motor vehicle, snowmobile, or motorboat ... shall notify the Commissioner, in writing, of a change in the owner's or person's legal name or residence or mailing address within 30 days after the change is made
Income tax return
binds: An individual subject to taxation under section 5822 · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 30, 2026 or later
A taxable year under section 5861(a)
Who this covers, exactly
Every individual subject to taxation under section 5822 shall file a Vermont personal income tax return if required to file a United States income tax return and (1) earned or received more than $100.00 of Vermont income, or (2) earned or received more than $1,000.00 in gross income from the sources listed in subdivisions 5823(b)(1) through (6), whether or not a resident, or has a tax liability under this chapter for that year. File on or before the date a United States income tax return is originally required, or the date as extended by the Commissioner under section 5868.
Statute 32 V.S.A. § 5861(a) verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/32/151/05861
(a) Every individual, trust, or estate subject to taxation for any taxable year under section 5822 of this title shall file a Vermont personal income tax return for that taxable year if that person is required to file a United States income tax return for that year and (1) earned or received more than $100.00 of Vermont income, or (2) earned or received more than $1,000.00 in gross income from the sources listed in subdivisions
Statute 32 V.S.A. § 5861(a) verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/32/151/05861
5823(b)(1) through (6) of this title, whether or not a resident, in that year, or has a tax liability under this chapter for that year.
Statute 32 V.S.A. § 5861(b) verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/32/151/05861
(b) The return required to be filed under this section shall be filed on or before the date a United States income tax return is originally required to be filed by the individual, trust, or estate under the laws of the United States for the taxable year or the date as extended by the Commissioner under section 5868 of this title.
Vessel transfer destruction abandonment
binds: The owner of a motorboat numbered in this State under subsections (b) and (c) · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 30, 2026 or later
Transfer of any part of the owner’s interest other than creation of a security interest, or destruction or abandonment of the motorboat
Who this covers, exactly
Notify the Commissioner within 15 days after the transfer, destruction, or abandonment. The transfer, destruction, or abandonment ends the certificate of number except a transfer of a part interest that does not affect the owner’s right to operate the motorboat.
Statute 23 V.S.A. § 3305(g) verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/029/03305
(g) The owner shall notify the Commissioner of the transfer of any part of the owner’s interest other than the creation of a security interest in a motorboat numbered in this State under subsections ... of this section or of the destruction or abandonment of the motorboat, within 15 days after the transfer, destruction, or abandonment. The transfer, destruction, or abandonment shall end the certificate of number for the motorboat except that in
Statute 23 V.S.A. § 3305(g) verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/029/03305
the case of a transfer of a part interest that does not affect the owner’s right to operate the motorboat, the transfer shall not end the certificate of number.
Statute 2026 Acts and Resolves No. 153, Sec. 17, amending 23 V.S.A. § 3305(g) verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/ACTS/ACT153/ACT153%20As%20Enacted.pdf
(g) The owner shall notify the Commissioner of the transfer of any part of the owner’s interest other than the creation of a security interest in a motorboat numbered in this State under subsections ... (b) and (c) of this section or of the destruction or abandonment of the motorboat, within 15 days after the transfer, destruction, or abandonment.
Statute 2026 Acts and Resolves No. 153, Sec. 31 verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/ACTS/ACT153/ACT153%20As%20Enacted.pdf
This act shall take effect on July 1, 2026.
Diesel license discontinuance
binds: A person who ceases to be a licensee under 23 V.S.A. chapter 27 · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 30, 2026 or later
Discontinuance, sale, or transfer of the business at any location
Who this covers, exactly
Notify the Commissioner in writing by mail at the time the discontinuance, sale, or transfer takes effect. Give the date of discontinuance and, in the event of a sale or transfer, the purchaser’s or transferee’s name and address. All taxes, interest, and penalties not yet due and payable shall be due and payable concurrently with the discontinuance, sale, or transfer, notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter. Mail a report, simultaneously pay all taxes, interest, penalties, and other expenses due, and surrender the license certificate with all duplicates and copies. A user shall remove and surrender all identification markers from the motor vehicles.
If missed
Until notice has been given by a licensee required to file a bond, the seller and surety are liable for the taxes, interest, penalties, and other expenses accruing against the transferee, but only to the extent of the value of the property transferred.
Statute 23 V.S.A. § 3009(a) verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/027/03009
(a) When any person ceases to be a licensee by reason of a discontinuance, sale, or transfer of his or her business at any location, he or she shall notify the Commissioner in writing by mail at the time the discontinuance, sale, or transfer takes effect. The notice shall give the date of discontinuance and, in the event of a sale or transfer of the business, the name and address of the purchaser or transferee.
Statute 23 V.S.A. § 3009(a) verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/027/03009
All taxes, interest, and penalties not yet due and payable under the provisions of this chapter shall be due and payable, notwithstanding such provisions, concurrently with the discontinuance, sale, or transfer. The licensee shall file a report by mail and simultaneously pay all taxes, interest, penalties, and other expenses due by him or her and surrender to the Commissioner the license certificate issued to him or her together with all duplicates and copies, and a
Statute 23 V.S.A. § 3009(a) verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/027/03009
user shall remove and surrender to the Commissioner all identification markers from his or her motor vehicles. Until such notice has been given to the Commissioner by a licensee required to file a bond, the seller and his or her surety shall be liable for the taxes, interest, penalties, and other expenses accruing against the transferee, but only to the extent of the value of the property transferred.
Gasoline license discontinuance
binds: A person who ceases to be a licensee under 23 V.S.A. chapter 28 · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 30, 2026 or later
Discontinuance, sale, or transfer of the business at any location
Who this covers, exactly
Notify the Commissioner in writing by mail at the time the discontinuance, sale, or transfer takes effect. Give the date of discontinuance and, in the event of a sale or transfer, the purchaser’s or transferee’s name and address. All taxes, interest, and penalties not yet due and payable shall be due and payable concurrently with the discontinuance, sale, or transfer, notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter. Mail a report, simultaneously pay all taxes, interest, penalties, and other expenses due, and surrender the license certificate with all duplicates and copies.
If missed
Until notice has been mailed, the seller and surety are liable for the taxes, interest, penalties, and other expenses accruing against the transferee, but only to the extent of the value of the property transferred.
Statute 23 V.S.A. § 3103(a) verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/028/03103
(a) When any person ceases to be a licensee by reason of a discontinuance, sale, or transfer of his or her business at any location, he or she shall notify the Commissioner in writing by mail at the time the discontinuance, sale, or transfer takes effect. The notice shall give the date of discontinuance and, in the event of a sale or transfer of the business, the name and address of the purchaser or transferee.
Statute 23 V.S.A. § 3103(a) verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/028/03103
All taxes, interest, and penalties not yet due and payable under the provisions of this chapter shall be due and payable, notwithstanding those provisions, concurrently with the discontinuance, sale, or transfer. The licensee shall mail a report and simultaneously pay all taxes, interest, penalties, and other expenses due by him or her and surrender to the Commissioner the license certificate issued to him or her together with all duplicates and copies. Until the notice has
Statute 23 V.S.A. § 3103(a) verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/028/03103
been mailed to the Commissioner by a licensee, the seller and his or her surety shall be liable for the taxes, interest, penalties, and other expenses accruing against the transferee, but only to the extent of the value of the property transferred.
OPR address notice
binds: OPR licensees and applicants · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 30, 2026 or later
A change of name, email, or mailing address
Who this covers, exactly
Report the change to the Office within 30 days.
If missed
Failing to report constitutes unprofessional conduct by a licensee; for an applicant or person who later becomes an applicant, the conduct may constitute grounds for denial of a license or other disciplinary action.
OPR practice closure records
binds: An OPR licensee with patients or clients · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 30, 2026 or later
A practice closes
Who this covers, exactly
Notify patients or clients how to obtain their records when the practice closes.
If missed
Failing to notify patients or clients how to obtain their records when a practice closes constitutes unprofessional conduct.
Statute 3 V.S.A. § 129a(a) verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/03/005/00129a
(a) In addition to any other provision of law, the following conduct by a licensee constitutes unprofessional conduct. When that conduct is by an applicant or person who later becomes an applicant, it may constitute grounds for denial of a license or other disciplinary action.
Statute 3 V.S.A. § 129a(a)(8) verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/03/005/00129a
(8) Failing to make available promptly to a person using professional health care services, that person’s representative, or succeeding health care professionals or institutions, upon written request and direction of the person using professional health care services, copies of that person’s records in the possession or under the control of the licensed practitioner, or failing to notify patients or clients how to obtain their records when a practice closes.
Nurse compact residence
binds: A multistate licensee who changes primary state of residence to another party state · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 30, 2026 or later
A change of primary state of residence to another party state
Who this covers, exactly
Apply for a multistate license in the new party state within 60 days. The nurse may continue to practice under the existing multistate license while the application is processed and a multistate license is issued in the new primary state of residence. Upon issuance, the former primary state of residence deactivates its multistate license.
An active duty service member or spouse shall designate a primary state of residence where the service member or spouse has a current license in good standing. An active duty service member or spouse may retain the primary state of residence designation during active duty; subsequent changes of that designation are through application for licensure in the new primary state of residence.
Exceptions on record
NLC Rule 409
An active duty service member, or the member’s spouse, shall designate a primary state of residence where the service member or spouse has a current license in good standing. The service member or spouse may retain the primary state of residence designation during the period the service member is on active duty. Subsequent to designating a primary state of residence, the service member or spouse shall only change the primary state of residence through application
NLC Rule 409
for licensure in the new primary state of residence.
Statute 26 V.S.A. § 1647d(c) verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/26/028/01647d
(c) If a nurse changes primary state of residence by moving between two party states, the nurse must apply for licensure in the new home state, and the multistate license issued by the prior home state will be deactivated in accordance with applicable rules adopted by the Commission. (1) The nurse may apply for licensure in advance of a change in primary state of residence. (2) A multistate license shall not be issued by the
Statute 26 V.S.A. § 1647d(c) verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/26/028/01647d
new home state until the nurse provides satisfactory evidence of a change in primary state of residence to the new home state and satisfies all applicable requirements to obtain a multistate license from the new home state.
Regulation NLC Rule 402(2), effective January 2, 2024 verified Sep 2026
https://www.nursecompact.com/files/nlc_rules_2024.pdf
(2) A multistate licensee who changes primary state of residence to another party state shall apply for a multistate license in the new party state within 60 days.
Regulation NLC Rule 403(1)-(2) verified Sep 2026
https://www.nursecompact.com/files/nlc_rules_2024.pdf
(1) A nurse who changes his or her primary state of residence from one party state to another party state may continue to practice under the existing multistate license while the nurse’s application is processed and a multistate license is issued in the new primary state of residence. (2) Upon issuance of a new multistate license, the former primary state of residence shall deactivate its multistate license held by the nurse and provide notice to
Regulation NLC Rule 403(1)-(2) verified Sep 2026
https://www.nursecompact.com/files/nlc_rules_2024.pdf
the nurse.
Home study withdrawal
binds: The parent or guardian of a student in a home study program · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 30, 2026 or later
The student is withdrawn from the home study program
Who this covers, exactly
Notify the Secretary in writing within 10 business days following the date the student is withdrawn. Notify the Secretary in writing.
After filing the enrollment notice, the Secretary may waive specific requirements where the program cannot comply due to deep religious conviction shared by an organized group and the educational purposes are being or will be substantially met.
Exceptions on record
16 V.S.A. § 166b(j)
(j) Waiver. After the filing of the enrollment notice, if the home study program is unable to comply with any specific requirements due to deep religious conviction shared by an organized group, the Secretary may waive such requirements if the Secretary determines that the educational purposes of this section are being or will be substantially met.
ESD benefits address
binds: You receive or have applied for Fuel Assistance, Reach First, Reach Up, Reach Ahead, Essential Person, or Postsecondary Education (PSE) · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 30, 2026 or later
Changes in household living situation: where you live or your address
Who this covers, exactly
Report the change within 10 days to the Department for Children and Families, Economic Services Division. Report changes by calling the Benefit Service Center or mailing a Change Report Form or a written note to the Application and Document Processing Center.
Agency guidance DCF Form 201A, revised October 2025: covered benefits verified Sep 2026
https://outside.vermont.gov/dept/DCF/Shared%20Documents/ESD/Forms/201A.pdf
This agreement relates to the following benefits: 3SquaresVT, Fuel Assistance, Reach First, Reach Up, Reach Ahead, Essential Person, and Postsecondary Education (PSE).
Agency guidance DCF Form 201A: benefits excluding 3SquaresVT verified Sep 2026
https://outside.vermont.gov/dept/DCF/Shared%20Documents/ESD/Forms/201A.pdf
If I receive (or have applied for) any of the benefits listed above (excluding 3SquaresVT): I must report within 10 days the following changes in my household: • Living situation: where I live, my address, people who live with me, how my home is heated or who supplies my home heating fuel.
Agency guidance DCF Form 201A: reporting method verified Sep 2026
https://outside.vermont.gov/dept/DCF/Shared%20Documents/ESD/Forms/201A.pdf
I must notify the Department for Children and Families, Economic Services Division (ESD) of changes in my situation within the time frame described above. • I may report changes by calling the Benefit Service Center at 1-800-479-6151 or mailing a Change Report Form or a written note to the Application and Document Processing Center (address on reverse side).
VHC life change
binds: You have insurance through Vermont Health Connect · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 30, 2026 or later
Vermont Health Connect: it is important to report major life events within 30 days. Life events: changing where you live.
Who this covers, exactly
Vermont Health Connect: it is important to report major life events within 30 days. Report changes online through the Vermont Health Connect account or call Vermont Health Connect.
If missed
If you get financial help from Vermont Health Connect and you don’t report a life change, you could owe money to the IRS when you file your federal income taxes.
Agency guidance Vermont Health Connect: Report a Change verified Sep 2026
https://info.healthconnect.vermont.gov/report-change
If you have insurance through Vermont Health Connect and have had certain life changes, we need to know. A change in income or family situation can impact your choices and the amount of financial help you can get. If you get financial help from Vermont Health Connect and you don’t report a life change, you could owe money to the IRS when you file your federal income taxes .
Agency guidance Vermont Health Connect: Common Life Changes verified Sep 2026
https://info.healthconnect.vermont.gov/report-change
Common Life Changes we need to know about Getting married or divorced Having a baby or adopting a child A change in income Getting health coverage through a job or a program like Medicare or Medicaid Changing where you live A change in disability status Gaining or losing a dependent Becoming pregnant Log into your Vermont Health Connect account to report these changes online or call us at 1-855-899-9600 .
Agency guidance Vermont Health Connect: reporting interval verified Sep 2026
https://info.healthconnect.vermont.gov/report-change
It’s important to report any major life events to Vermont Health Connect within 30 days.
Medicaid life change
binds: Vermonters who have Medicaid coverage · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 30, 2026 or later
Vermont Health Connect: Vermonters who have Medicaid coverage should report major life events within 10 days. Life events: changing where you live.
Who this covers, exactly
Vermont Health Connect: Vermonters who have Medicaid coverage should report major life events within 10 days. Report changes online through the Vermont Health Connect account or call Vermont Health Connect.
Agency guidance Vermont Health Connect: Report a Change verified Sep 2026
https://info.healthconnect.vermont.gov/report-change
If you have insurance through Vermont Health Connect and have had certain life changes, we need to know. A change in income or family situation can impact your choices and the amount of financial help you can get. If you get financial help from Vermont Health Connect and you don’t report a life change, you could owe money to the IRS when you file your federal income taxes .
Agency guidance Vermont Health Connect: Common Life Changes verified Sep 2026
https://info.healthconnect.vermont.gov/report-change
Common Life Changes we need to know about Getting married or divorced Having a baby or adopting a child A change in income Getting health coverage through a job or a program like Medicare or Medicaid Changing where you live A change in disability status Gaining or losing a dependent Becoming pregnant Log into your Vermont Health Connect account to report these changes online or call us at 1-855-899-9600 .
Agency guidance Vermont Health Connect: reporting interval verified Sep 2026
https://info.healthconnect.vermont.gov/report-change
Vermonters who have Medicaid coverage should report major life events to Vermont Health Connect within 10 days.
Unemployment address
binds: A claimant · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 30, 2026 or later
A change of name, address, email address, or phone number
Who this covers, exactly
Let the Department know as soon as possible.
If missed
Failure to notify the Department of current contact information may result in a delay in payment of benefits.
Agency guidance Vermont Unemployment Insurance Claimant Handbook B-11 (02/2026), p. 4 verified Sep 2026
https://labor.vermont.gov/sites/labor/files/documents/Unemployment%20Insurance%20Claimant%20Handbook.pdf
If your name, address, email address, or phone number changes, let us know as soon as possible. Failure to notify our department of your current contact information may result in a delay in payment of benefits.
Agency guidance Vermont Unemployment Insurance Claimant Handbook, p. 4: method verified Sep 2026
https://labor.vermont.gov/sites/labor/files/documents/Unemployment%20Insurance%20Claimant%20Handbook.pdf
You can update your name, address, email address, and phone number from your e-Services account: https://labor.ui.vermont.gov/UI/Claimant. You may also update your name and address by completing the Change of Name and Address form on our website at www.labor.vermont.gov and submitting it to the Vermont Department of Labor. Telephone number and email address changes can also be made by calling Claimant Assistance.
Agency guidance Vermont Unemployment Insurance Claimant Handbook, p. 6 verified Sep 2026
https://labor.vermont.gov/sites/labor/files/documents/Unemployment%20Insurance%20Claimant%20Handbook.pdf
Your Responsibilities as a Claimant
Current use event notice
binds: The owner of classified land receiving use value appraisal · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 2, 2026 or later
Development, a change or discontinuance of use so that the land is no longer eligible for use value appraisal or is eligible for a different use value appraisal, or a transfer of ownership
Who this covers, exactly
Immediately notify the Director of development, any change or discontinuance of use so the land is no longer eligible or is eligible for a different use value appraisal, or any transfer of ownership. No new maps are required solely because of a transfer. A transfer of ownership alone will not affect eligibility.
If missed
For a transfer of ownership: failure to provide maps, a new application, or transfer information to the Division of Property Valuation and Review within 30 days of a request being sent by certified mail by the Director will result in removal of the parcel from the program.
Statute 32 V.S.A. § 3757(e) verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/32/124/03757
(e) The owner of any classified land receiving use value appraisal under this subchapter shall immediately notify the Director, who in turn shall notify the local assessing officials and the Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets if the land is agricultural land, and in all other cases the Commissioner of Forests, Parks and Recreation, of: (1) The development of the land, as defined in section 3752 of this chapter. (2) Any change or discontinuance of
Statute 32 V.S.A. § 3757(e) verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/32/124/03757
use of the classified land so that it is no longer eligible for use value appraisal or is eligible for a different use value appraisal under this subchapter. (3) Any transfer of ownership. A transfer of ownership, alone, will not affect eligibility of the parcel, and no new maps will be required solely because of a transfer, but failure to provide maps, a new application, or transfer information to the Division of Property Valuation and
Statute 32 V.S.A. § 3757(e) verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/32/124/03757
Review within 30 days of a request being sent by certified mail by the Director will result in removal of the parcel from the program.
Homestead sale withdrawal
binds: You filed Form HS-122 · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 30, 2026 or later
You sell the property on or before April 1
Who this covers, exactly
You are responsible for withdrawing the homestead declaration and property tax credit claim. Use Form HS-122W. You will be responsible for repayment of a property tax credit if issued.
Agency guidance Department of Taxes: Buying and Selling Property, selling on or before April 1 verified Sep 2026
https://tax.vermont.gov/property-owners/homestead-declaration/buying-and-selling-property
If you filed Form HS-122, but sell the property on or before April 1, you are responsible for withdrawing the homestead declaration and property tax credit claim. You will be responsible for repayment of a property tax credit if issued. Use Form HS-122W, Vermont Homestead Declaration and/or Property Tax Credit Withdrawal .
Registry address
binds: A person required to register as a sex offender under this subchapter · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 30, 2026 or later
Any change of address
Who this covers, exactly
Report to the Department within three days after any change of address, or within 36 hours if designated as a high-risk sex offender pursuant to section 5411b. Report whether a child under the age of 18 resides at the address. Report to the Department, except as provided in section 5411d for noncompliant high-risk sex offenders.
Except as provided in section 5411d: a noncompliant high-risk sex offender reports prior to any change of address, or within one day if the change is unanticipated. Except during periods of incarceration.
Exceptions on record
13 V.S.A. § 5411d(b)(2)
(b) Noncompliant high-risk sex offenders shall report to the Department as follows: (1) In person, within 15 days from the date of release from Department of Corrections’ supervision, and within every 30 days thereafter. (2) Prior to any change of address. However, if the change of address is unanticipated, the offender shall report within one day of the change of address.
13 V.S.A. § 5407(e)
(e) Except as provided for in subsection (f) of this section, a person required to register as a sex offender under this subchapter shall continue to comply with this section, except during periods of incarceration, until 10 years have elapsed since the person was released from prison or discharged from parole, supervised release, or probation, whichever is later.
Statute 13 V.S.A. § 5407(a) verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/167/05407
(a) Except as provided in section 5411d of this title, a sex offender shall report to the Department as follows:
Statute 13 V.S.A. § 5407(a)(3) verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/167/05407
(3) within three days after any change of address, or if a person is designated as a high-risk sex offender pursuant to section 5411b of this title, that person shall report to the Department within 36 hours, and shall report whether a child under the age of 18 resides at such address;
Registry interstate
binds: A person required to register as a sex offender under this subchapter · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 30, 2026 or later
Changes residence to another state, or crosses into another state for employment, carrying on a vocation, or being a student
Who this covers, exactly
Notify the Department of the new address and also register with the designated law enforcement agency in the new state not later than three days after establishing residence in the new state, if the new state has a registration requirement. Register with the designated law enforcement agency in the new state if that state has a registration requirement.
Except during periods of incarceration.
Exceptions on record
13 V.S.A. § 5407(e)
(e) Except as provided for in subsection (f) of this section, a person required to register as a sex offender under this subchapter shall continue to comply with this section, except during periods of incarceration, until 10 years have elapsed since the person was released from prison or discharged from parole, supervised release, or probation, whichever is later.
Statute 13 V.S.A. § 5407(b) verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/167/05407
(b) If a sex offender changes residence to another state, or crosses into another state for purposes of employment, carrying on a vocation, or being a student, the sex offender shall notify the Department of the new address and shall also register with the designated law enforcement agency in the new state not later than three days after establishing residence in the new state, if the new state has a registration requirement.
Unemployment interstate work registration
binds: A claimant who lives and is seeking work outside Vermont · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 30, 2026 or later
Opening a Vermont unemployment insurance claim while you live and are seeking work outside Vermont
Who this covers, exactly
Register with the state workforce agency in the state of residence. Provide proof of registration to the Vermont Department of Labor Claims Center within 10 days of opening the claim. Provide proof by fax or email to the Vermont Department of Labor Claims Center.
Current use withdrawal notice
binds: An owner of eligible land who wishes to withdraw land from use value appraisal · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 2, 2026 or later
The owner wishes to withdraw land from use value appraisal
Who this covers, exactly
Notify the Director. The Director shall in turn notify the local assessing official.
Land use change tax payment
binds: The owner liable to pay the land use change tax · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 30, 2026 or later
The tax notice is mailed to the owner
Who this covers, exactly
Pay the land use change tax 30 days after the tax notice is mailed to the owner. Fill out the Commissioner’s form and sign it under the penalty of perjury. The land use change tax and any obligation to repay benefits paid in error constitute a lien that runs with the land, not a personal debt.
No additional land use change tax upon subsequent development of the same land; no land use change tax merely because eligible land becomes ineligible, provided no development has occurred.
Exceptions on record
32 V.S.A. § 3757(a)
Nothing in this section shall be construed to require payment of an additional land use change tax upon the subsequent development of the same land, nor shall it be construed to require payment of a land use change tax merely because previously eligible land becomes ineligible, provided no development of the land has occurred.
Statute 2026 Acts and Resolves No. 164, Sec. 3, amending 32 V.S.A. § 3757(d), effective October 1, 2026 verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/ACTS/ACT164/ACT164%20As%20Enacted.pdf
(d) The land use change tax shall be due and payable by the owner 30 days after the tax notice is mailed to the ... owner.
Statute 32 V.S.A. § 3757(f)(2) verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/32/124/03757
(2) The land use change tax and any obligation to repay benefits paid in error shall not constitute a personal debt of the person liable to pay the same but shall constitute a lien that shall run with the land. All of the administrative provisions of chapter 151 of this title, including those relating to collection and enforcement, shall apply to the land use change tax.
Statute 32 V.S.A. § 3757(d) verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/32/124/03757
The Commissioner shall issue a form to the assessing officials that shall provide for a description of the land developed, the amount of tax payable, and the fair market value of the land at the time of development or withdrawal from use value appraisal. The owner shall fill out the form and shall sign it under the penalty of perjury.
Statute 2026 Acts and Resolves No. 164, Sec. 64(2) verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/ACTS/ACT164/ACT164%20As%20Enacted.pdf
(2) Secs. 3 and 4 (current use; land use change tax) shall take effect on October 1, 2026.
Vessel title transfer certificate
binds: The former owner of a motorboat · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 30, 2026 or later
The owner transfers title to another
Who this covers, exactly
Immediately return directly to the Commissioner the registration certificate previously assigned to the transferred motorboat, with the date of sale and the name and residence of the new owner endorsed on the back of the certificate.
Statute 23 V.S.A. § 3305(d)(1) verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/029/03305
(d)(1) Registration of a motorboat ends when the owner transfers title to another. The former owner shall immediately return directly to the Commissioner the registration certificate previously assigned to the transferred motorboat with the date of sale and the name and residence of the new owner endorsed on the back of the certificate.
Registry school change
binds: A person required to register as a sex offender under this subchapter · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 30, 2026 or later
Enrollment in or separation from any postsecondary educational institution
Who this covers, exactly
Report to the Department within three days after enrollment in or separation from any postsecondary educational institution.
Noncompliant high-risk sex offenders report prior to enrollment or separation, or within one day if the change in school status is unanticipated. Except during periods of incarceration.
Exceptions on record
13 V.S.A. § 5411d(b)(3)-(4)
(3) Prior to enrollment in or separation from any postsecondary educational institution. However, if the change in school status is unanticipated, the offender shall report within one day of the change.
13 V.S.A. § 5407(e)
(e) Except as provided for in subsection (f) of this section, a person required to register as a sex offender under this subchapter shall continue to comply with this section, except during periods of incarceration, until 10 years have elapsed since the person was released from prison or discharged from parole, supervised release, or probation, whichever is later.
Registry employment change
binds: A person required to register as a sex offender under this subchapter · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 30, 2026 or later
Any change in place of employment
Who this covers, exactly
Report to the Department within three days after any change in place of employment.
Noncompliant high-risk sex offenders report within one day of any change in a place of employment. Except during periods of incarceration.
Exceptions on record
13 V.S.A. § 5411d(b)(3)-(4)
(4) Within one day of any change in a place of employment.
13 V.S.A. § 5407(e)
(e) Except as provided for in subsection (f) of this section, a person required to register as a sex offender under this subchapter shall continue to comply with this section, except during periods of incarceration, until 10 years have elapsed since the person was released from prison or discharged from parole, supervised release, or probation, whichever is later.
Registry temporary residence
binds: A registrant who has no permanent address · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 30, 2026 or later
No permanent address
Who this covers, exactly
Report to the Department to notify it of the temporary residence. Temporary residence need not include an actual dwelling or numbered street address, but shall identify a specific location. A registrant is not required to check in daily if the registrant makes acceptable other arrangements with the Department to keep the information current.
Statute 13 V.S.A. § 5407(h) verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/167/05407
(h) A registrant who has no permanent address shall report to the Department to notify it as to his or her temporary residence. Temporary residence, for purposes of this section, need not include an actual dwelling or numbered street address, but shall identify a specific location. A registrant shall not be required to check in daily if he or she makes acceptable other arrangements with the Department to keep his or her information current. The
Statute 13 V.S.A. § 5407(h) verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/167/05407
Department may enter into an agreement with a local law enforcement agency to perform this function, but shall maintain responsibility for compliance with this subsection.
Livestock outbound identification
binds: Livestock (dairy and beef cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and camelids) transported out of Vermont · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 30, 2026 or later
Livestock transported out of Vermont
Who this covers, exactly
Livestock transported out of Vermont must be officially identified. Backtags are not considered official identification and cannot be used for interstate movement.
Fuel licensee address
binds: A person licensed under 23 V.S.A. chapter 27 or 28 or 32 V.S.A. chapter 219 · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 30, 2026 or later
A change in the person's residence or mailing address
Who this covers, exactly
Notify the Commissioner, in writing, of the change in residence or mailing address within 30 days after the change is made.
Statute 23 V.S.A. § 205 verified Sep 2026
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/005/00205
a person licensed under chapter 27 or 28 of this title or 32 V.S.A. chapter 219 shall notify the Commissioner, in writing, of a change in the owner's or person's legal name or residence or mailing address within 30 days after the change is made
Poultry interstate identification
binds: Interstate movement of poultry · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 30, 2026 or later
Interstate movement of poultry
Who this covers, exactly
Official identification is required for interstate movement of poultry.
Duties people expect here that the cited law does not impose
Each of these is a claim commonly made about leaving Vermont. Each was
checked against the provision named with it, and is not there. The
finding is bounded by that provision and says nothing about the rest of
Vermont law.
not a duty · verified Sep 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Sep 30, 2026
Not in the cited law: Every Vermont vehicle owner must deregister, or surrender the registration and number plates, upon leaving the state with the vehicle
What the cited law does instead. Section 321 ends the registration upon the transfer of ownership of any registered motor vehicle, and requires the return of the registration certificate and the removal of the registration number plates on that transfer; the reading is bounded to section 321
Statute 23 V.S.A. § 321 verified Sep 2026
This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing
beyond it.
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/007/00321
Upon the transfer of ownership of any registered motor vehicle, its registration shall expire. The person in whose name the transferred vehicle was registered shall immediately return to the Commissioner the registration certificate ... The transferor shall immediately remove the registration number plates from the transferred vehicle
not a duty · verified Sep 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Sep 30, 2026
Not in the cited law: Every Vermont-insured owner or operator must notify the Department or take an insurance or financial-responsibility action specifically because they are leaving Vermont
What the cited law does instead. Section 800(a) forbids an owner of a motor vehicle required to be registered, or an operator required to be licensed or issued a learner's permit, to operate or permit the operation of the vehicle upon the highways of the State without an automobile liability policy or bond in effect, or filed and maintained evidence of self-insurance in lieu thereof; the section names no notice, cancellation or other act on leaving the state
Statute 23 V.S.A. § 800(a) verified Sep 2026
This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing
beyond it.
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/011/00800
No owner of a motor vehicle required to be registered, or operator required to be licensed or issued a learner's permit, shall operate or permit the operation of the vehicle upon the highways of the State without having in effect an automobile liability policy or bond ... In lieu thereof, evidence of self-insurance ... must be filed with the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles and shall be maintained and evidenced in a form prescribed by the Commissioner.
not a duty · verified Sep 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Sep 30, 2026
Not in the cited law: Every departing Vermont vehicle owner must complete or cancel a Vermont safety or emissions inspection because they are leaving the state
What the cited law does instead. Section 1222(c) forbids operating a motor vehicle unless it has been inspected as required by the section and has a valid certification of inspection affixed to it; section 1222, as captured on disk by the vermont-entry run, names no act for an owner who leaves the state
Statute 23 V.S.A. § 1222(c) (bounded to section 1222) verified Sep 2026
This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing
beyond it.
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/013/01222
A person shall not operate a motor vehicle unless it has been inspected as required by this section and has a valid certification of inspection affixed to it.
not a duty · verified Sep 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Sep 30, 2026
Not in the cited law: A departing Vermont resident owes a municipal or local income tax in addition to the state income tax
What the cited law does instead. Section 5822(a) imposes a tax for each taxable year upon the taxable income earned or received in that year by every individual, estate, and trust, subject to income taxation under the laws of the United States; neither section 5822 nor the chapter 151 section list, captured on disk by the vermont-entry run, shows a municipal or local income tax
Statute 32 V.S.A. § 5822(a); chapter 151 section list (bounded search) verified Sep 2026
This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing
beyond it.
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/32/151/05822
A tax is imposed for each taxable year upon the taxable income earned or received in that year by every individual, estate, and trust, subject to income taxation under the laws of the United States
not a duty · verified Sep 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Sep 30, 2026
Not in the cited law: A departing Vermont resident must change the address on, transfer, or surrender a Vermont firearm carry credential
What the cited law does instead. 13 V.S.A. § 4003 criminalizes carrying a dangerous or deadly weapon with the intent to injure another; the chapter 085 section list, captured on disk by the vermont-entry run, has no carry-license, carry-permit or out-of-state-permit-recognition section
Statute 13 V.S.A. § 4003; chapter 085 section list (bounded search) verified Sep 2026
This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing
beyond it.
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/085/04003
A person who carries a dangerous or deadly weapon with the intent to injure another
not a duty · verified Sep 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Sep 30, 2026
Not in the cited law: Every Vermont voter who moves out of state must notify the town clerk or otherwise cancel their Vermont voter registration
What the cited law does instead. Under section 2150, a town clerk shall strike from the checklist the name of any voter who files a written request that his or her name be stricken, and the board of civil authority at any time may consider the eligibility of persons on the checklist whom the board believes may have moved from the municipality; the section puts no duty on the voter to act. The reading is bounded to section 2150.
Statute 17 V.S.A. § 2150(a)(3), (b) verified Sep 2026
This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing
beyond it.
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/17/043/02150
A town clerk shall also strike from the checklist the name of any voter who files a written request that his or her name be stricken. ... the board of civil authority at any time may consider the eligibility of persons on the checklist whom the board believes may be deceased, may have moved from the municipality, or may be registered in another place
not a duty · verified Sep 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Sep 30, 2026
Not in the cited law: Holder of a Vermont all-terrain vehicle registration must notify the Commissioner of a change of address
What the cited law does instead. Sections 3503 and 3504 as captured, and section 3502 as captured on disk by the vermont-entry run, contain no address-notice provision; section 3503 ends the registration when the owner transfers title to another person and requires the former owner to return the registration certificate and plate
Statute 23 V.S.A. § 3503; §§ 3502-3504 (bounded search) verified Sep 2026
This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing
beyond it.
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/031/03503
The registration of an all-terrain vehicle ends when the owner transfers title to another person. The former owner shall immediately return to the Commissioner the registration certificate and plate previously assigned to the transferred all-terrain vehicle