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Vermont · Permit test

Proof of Vermont residency and ID for your permit or license

For a permit, license or non-driver ID you show documents in four groups: identity and date of birth, Social Security, Vermont residency and current address, and lawful status, which only REAL ID and enhanced licenses need. To prove Vermont residency, two pieces of mail with your name and street address are enough if you get mail there. Everything must be original or a certified copy, since the DMV turns away photocopies and faxes.

Vermont DMV: Identity Documents

Updated October 2026 · Written from official sources, listed at the bottom of this page

What to have ready for the learner's permit

  • An original or certified birth certificate, or a valid passport.
  • The License/Permit Application, form VL-021, signed by a parent or guardian if you're under 18.
  • Two pieces of mail showing your name and Vermont address.
  • Your Social Security number, if you have one.
  • The fees: $39 for the test and $24 for the permit.
Vermont DMV forms, including VL-021 →

Identity and date of birth

Bring one of these:

  • A valid, unexpired passport.
  • A certified birth, marriage, adoption or divorce record, with a translation if needed.
  • A Consular Report of Birth Abroad.
  • A valid consular ID from Mexico or Guatemala, or another government the Commissioner accepts.
  • A Permanent Resident Card, a Certificate of Naturalization or a Certificate of Citizenship.
  • A REAL ID driver's license or ID card.

If your name differs from your documents, add proof of the change, such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree or court order. For Social Security, bring your card, or a W-2, SSA-1099 or pay stub showing your name and at least the last four digits.

How do you prove Vermont residency at the DMV?

Your residential address must be a street or highway address, not a PO box, though a PO box can be your mailing address. If you get mail at your street address, bring two pieces of mail with your current name and that address. If you don't, bring any two of these showing the street address:

  • A utility bill that lists the service address.
  • A property tax bill with the physical location.
  • A lease or a landlord's statement.
  • A Vermont EBT card or Vermont AIM identification card.
  • Homeowners or renters insurance papers.

If you live with others and get no mail at the address, complete a Vermont Residency Certification. Applicants under 18 use the Residency Certification for Minors (form VL-002) plus one residency document from a parent, and the parent shows proof of the relationship. If you don't live in Vermont, you can only get a Vermont permit to take a driver education course here, with a letter from your school's guidance counselor or the driving school.

Lawful status and the Driver's Privilege Card

Proof of lawful status in the US is only required for a REAL ID or an enhanced license, and it must have at least 30 days left. An enhanced license also needs proof of US citizenship. A Driver's Privilege Card is a Vermont license or permit that isn't REAL ID compliant, and you can get one as a Vermont resident without proving legal presence or citizenship.

Vermont DMV: Identity Documents ↗
Sources: Vermont DMV and 3 more. Checked October 2026.

Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.

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