Vermont DMV - Bennington
location_on VT DMV office listing — Bennington, VT
Location Details
Address
530 Main Street, Bennington, VT, 05201
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Taking the Knowledge Test in Vermont
Planning to take your written permit test at Vermont DMV - Bennington? Here's what VT DMV requires statewide — call ahead to confirm this location offers knowledge testing.
Format: 20 multiple-choice questions; must answer at least 16 correctly (80%). Online only via mydmv.vermont.gov.
Appointments: No — the learner permit knowledge test is taken online at mydmv.vermont.gov and is no longer administered in DMV offices.
Bring: Original or certified copy of birth certificate or valid passport; completed permit application (signed by parent/guardian if under 18); two pieces of mail listing name and physical Vermont address; Social Security number (if applicable); test and permit fees.
If you don't pass: Unlimited — you may take the test as many times as you wish until you pass. Wait 1 day(s) before retaking.
Renewing Your License in Vermont
Vermont licenses are valid for 4 years and a standard renewal costs $51. Online renewal allowed when your photo remains valid throughout the renewal period (photos are valid up to 9 years). CDL, EDL upgrades, and DPC-to-REAL ID upgrades require in-person renewal.
When to renew: Up to 6 months before expiration
Skip the trip if you can — many renewals can be completed online. See our step-by-step VT renewal guide for eligibility, REAL ID upgrades, and vision-test rules.
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