For use only in completion of qualified projects for exempt organizations.
One project: complete one exemption certificate for each project.
Qualifying projects: to qualify, the project must be used exclusively for public purposes, and the project contract must be granted by an exempt organization.
Turnkey: turnkey projects are not exempt, even if the ultimate owner may be an exempt organization.
Use tax: if the contractor buys materials or supplies exempt from tax but uses them later in a taxable project, the contractor must pay use tax on them.
Seller: the seller must obtain an exemption certificate from the buyer either prior to or at the time of the sale.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Form S-3C |
| Form Length | 3 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 9 min |
| Edition | Rev 09/22 |
| Where to file | With the seller, not with the Vermont Department of Taxes |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 3, 2026 |
| Other names | S-3C, S3C, Form S-3C, Vermont S-3C, Vermont contractor exemption certificate, Sales Tax Exemption Certificate for Contractors |
| Official source | Form S-3C (Rev 09/22), Vermont Department of Taxes |
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