Vermont Lost Permit: $24 Replacement, Three Ways to Apply

To replace a lost Vermont learner's permit, submit a completed VL-021 Application for License/Permit to the DMV. The standard fee is $24.00. Fee waivers apply to eligible youth ages 15 to 22 in current or past DCF custody. You can apply online, in person, or by mail. Understanding the full Vermont lost permit VL-040 replacement 24 dollars process helps you avoid delays and wasted trips.

The Replacement Process for a Lost Vermont Learner's Permit

You can drive legally while waiting for your replacement permit only if you obtain a temporary paper permit, driving without a valid physical or temporary permit is illegal and risks fines and 2 demerit points.

• Online Portal (Fastest for Temporary Permit): Check the Vermont myDMV Portal to see if your specific permit class is eligible for online replacement. If eligible, pay the fee and download/print a temporary permit valid for 30 days. This allows immediate legal driving.
• In-Person Visit (Recommended if Documents are Needed): Visit a DMV office like South Burlington or Rutland with your completed VL-021 form and ID. You will leave with a temporary paper permit valid for 30 days. Book an appointment online to avoid walk-in waits exceeding 3-4 hours.
• By Mail (No Legal Driving Until Receipt): Mail the completed VL-021 form to Montpelier. Include a $24.00 check or money order. Do not send cash by mail. Processing takes 7-10 business days. You cannot drive legally until the new plastic permit arrives.

Vermont's MAIL DELAY problem is especially painful for replacement permits. One Essex applicant's permit hit their old address after a move, forwarding had expired. In-person reissue required; replacement took 12 days. Update your Vermont DMV address in the portal before requesting any replacement to prevent the same issue.

How Do You Replace a Damaged or Destroyed Vermont Learner's Permit?

Use Vermont DMV's replacement process just as you would for a lost credential. Choose the replacement method available for your permit and keep any valid temporary credential DMV issues until the permanent card arrives.

What Should You Do If Your Replacement Vermont Permit Never Arrives?

Contact Vermont DMV if the replacement has not arrived. DMV says customers should notify the department within 60 days of issuance when a license credential has not been received; waiting beyond that window may mean paying for another replacement.

What Documents Do You Need to Replace a Vermont Learner's Permit?

Replacement-document requirements depend on the credential type and whether you are changing information. Do not assume every duplicate permit requires the full original identity package again.

• Non-REAL ID replacement: Vermont DMV says all required documentation must be provided again when replacing a non-REAL ID credential.
• REAL ID or unchanged information: Additional documents may depend on the transaction and DMV review rather than being automatically required in every case.
• Name, address, or other changes: Bring the supporting documents DMV requires for the information being changed.
• Minor applicant: Complete any consent requirement that applies to the replacement transaction.

Replacement Fee: $24.00. Follow the payment instructions for the replacement method you use.

Use Required Documents for the full identity and residency checklist when DMV requires those documents for your replacement.

What Should You Do If Your Vermont Learner's Permit Was Stolen?

File a police report if your permit was stolen, the DMV does not require it, but filing one protects against identity theft. Then follow the same replacement process as a lost permit.

What Do Real Vermont Permit Replacement Scenarios Look Like?

A student in Burlington lost their permit and forgot the number. They couldn't use the online portal without it. They booked a DMV appointment in South Burlington for 9:15 AM, brought their passport, Social Security card, and two bank statements, and left by 10:30 AM with a 30-day temporary paper permit. This avoided the 4-hour walk-in line.

A user in Montpelier successfully paid online and printed their 30-day temporary permit immediately. After 5 weeks, the plastic card hadn't arrived. They called the DMV at (802) 828-2000, a mail service error had caused the delay, and a new card was reissued. Contact the DMV if the permanent card doesn't arrive within 3 weeks of the temporary's issue date.

A Rutland resident mailed their VL-021 form with a personal check, forgot to sign it. The entire packet was returned 12 days later. They then applied online, printing a temporary permit immediately. A missing signature cost them half a month; double-check before sealing the envelope.

How to Avoid Delays When Replacing a Vermont Learner's Permit

Book an appointment online for any in-person visit, walk-ins regularly exceed 3 hours and you may not be seen the same day.

• Check the document requirements for your credential type and any changes before visiting. If residency proof is required, use documents with your physical street address, not just a P.O. Box. See Required Documents for the applicable checklist.
• Sign all checks and forms completely. An unsigned check or VL-021 form sent by mail will be returned. This resets your processing clock to zero.
• Did your original permit lack REAL ID compliance? Bring the full documentation required for a non-REAL ID replacement. If you are also requesting an upgrade, check the separate REAL ID documentation requirements.