Vermont · Permit testWhen do you need a Vermont DMV appointment?
| What you're doing | Appointment |
|---|---|
| Learner's permit test | None. It's online through myDMV |
| Road test for a license | Required |
| CDL and motorcycle skills tests | Required. The testing sites are open by appointment only |
| First enhanced license | In person, appointment highly recommended |
| Licenses, IDs, registration at an office | Recommended, not required |
The 2025 Driver's Manual goes further and says all DMV visits are by appointment only. Booking ahead covers you either way.
How to book
- Go to mydmv.vermont.gov, or call 888-970-0357.
- If you have a condition such as epilepsy or insulin-treated diabetes, or have lost a limb or use a wheelchair, call the Driver Improvement Section at 802-828-2000 before you book an exam. It sends you a medical form for your doctor.
- If you need help getting into the building, say so when you book.
- If you're hearing impaired, ask for an interpreter when you schedule. Vermont Relay is 711.
- If you can't make it, cancel or reschedule as soon as you can, so the slot goes to someone else.
Road test days and bad weather
The DMV can cancel or postpone driving tests when the roads are bad. If that happens, call 802-828-2000 or use myDMV to rebook. At the office, an examiner may be out on a road test when you arrive, so you may wait a little.
Check your insurance card and registration before you leave home. Without both, there's no test. And if you drive to the office illegally, you won't be tested that day.
Sources: Vermont DMV and 5 more. Checked October 2026.
- Vermont DMV: Frequently asked questions (appointments) ↗
- Vermont DMV: Montpelier office (appointment rules) ↗
- Vermont DMV: Driver's Manual, Chapters 1, 4 and 11 (PDF) ↗
- Vermont DMV: Prepare for a Road Test ↗
- Vermont DMV: Saint Albans office ↗
- Vermont DMV: Enhanced Driver's License ↗
Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.
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