Donate a boat in Vermont
Vermont boating centers on Lake Champlain, with Burlington, Malletts Bay, and the islands, plus smaller lakes like Memphremagog, Willoughby, and Bomoseen. Seasons are short and storage is long.
Vermont rules for a boat donation
Registration
The Vermont DMV registers boats. Titles depend on the boat; we confirm with you.
Trailers
Trailers are registered through the DMV.
Out-of-state owners
Champlain boats may be registered in New York or Quebec.
Lost title or registration
The owner on record can usually get a duplicate from Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles. If the boat was never retitled after a sale, or the owner has passed away, tell us and we will point you to the right forms.
Coast Guard documented vessels
Documented boats transfer through the National Vessel Documentation Center with a bill of sale, not a Vermont title. Some documented boats are also registered with the state for use here.
What Vermont boat owners call us about
Camp boats
Boats left at lake camps.
Champlain sailboats
Sailboats on moorings in Burlington and Malletts Bay.
Short seasons
Owners paying storage most of the year.
Boats we pick up in Vermont
We also pick up every other kind of boat in Vermont. The types above are just the ones we see most here.
Boating in Vermont: seasons and storage
The season
The season runs June to September.
Storage and carrying costs
Most boats are stored for winter. Every month a boat sits unused, those costs keep adding up. Estimate yours.
A typical Vermont donation
A sailboat on Lake Champlain. We accept every other kind of boat here too.
Vermont by region
Pickup works the same across the state. These are the waters we hear about most.
Vermont boat donation questions
My boat is registered in New York but kept in Vermont. Which rules apply?
New York's.
Can you pick up from a camp?
If a truck can reach it.
Who registers boats in Vermont?
The Vermont DMV.
When is the best time of year to donate a boat in Vermont?
Before Lake Champlain haul-out in the fall. That said, you can donate any time of year.
State rules change. We confirm current requirements when we handle your paperwork. We do not provide tax or legal advice.
Start your Vermont boat donation
Takes about three minutes. Your best guesses are fine, or call (888) 228-7320.
Free pickup by our trusted transport team · We handle title transfer and tax paperwork · No cost to you
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