If a vehicle is owned solely by a civilian who is not domiciled in Virginia (regardless of spouse's/sponsor's domicile) -- must register in Virginia within 30 days of becoming a Virginia resident.
In the U.S., car owners must register their vehicles with their state's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or transportation department. You must do this when buying a vehicle, moving to another state, or renewing your registration before it expires.
Property Number (On your Fairfax County property bill, look near the top or bottom right corner after "Include this Number on your Check:") Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Vehicle Year. Vehicle Make.
A vehicle's registration proves you have registered it with the state and are legally allowed to drive it. You'll need to register a vehicle if you buy it from a dealer or private seller, or move to a different state. Registrations must be renewed annually.
Vehicle Personal Property Tax The tax rate for most vehicles is $4.57 per $100 of assessed value. For properties included in a special subclass, the tax rate is $0.01 per $100 of assessed value. No Plate Tax: $100 is assessed annually on vehicles that do not display current Virginia license plates as required by law. (
Vehicle Personal Property Tax The tax rate for most vehicles is $4.57 per $100 of assessed value. For properties included in a special subclass, the tax rate is $0.01 per $100 of assessed value. No Plate Tax: $100 is assessed annually on vehicles that do not display current Virginia license plates as required by law. (
Fairfax County provides real estate tax relief and car tax relief to citizens who are either 65 or older, or permanently and totally disabled, and meet the income and asset eligibility requirements. Qualified taxpayers may also be eligible for tax relief for renters.
You must notify the County when a vehicle is moved out of the County or sold. You may do this in several ways: Online using our Vehicle Update Tool. By email.