Vermont License Plate Display Law — 2025 Guide
Vermont requires both front and rear license plates.
The Law at a Glance
Recent Changes
Vermont has frequently used green-and-white color schemes. Municipal government plates have red backgrounds. State Police plates are green with yellow lettering matching VSP patrol vehicles.
State-Specific Notes
Vermont is a two-plate state with distinctive green branding.
Plate Design Details
ABC 123 (1990–present)Letter Exclusions
I, J, O, Q, and U are not used. V and Z were also skipped until January 2024, starting with KPV 100.
Historical Plates Still Valid
Earlier 1985–1990 formats: 1A234 (1985), 123A4 (1986–1987), 1AB23 (1988), 12AB3 (1989). All remain valid.
Notable Facts
Vermont has frequently used green-and-white color schemes — its plates are among the most distinctive in the U.S. for their consistent state symbolism. Municipal government plates have a red background instead of green. Vermont State Police plates are green with yellow lettering, matching the patrol vehicle color scheme.
How atroq Frames Stay Compliant in Vermont
atroq frames in Vermont are engineered to comply with all display requirements. The frame's recessed sticker windows keep renewal stickers visible. The frame's thickness does not obscure the alphanumeric serial, state name, or the issuing jurisdiction. atroq's universal mounting fits Vermont's standard 6 × 12 inch passenger plates. Since Vermont requires both plates, customers typically order frames in pairs.
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