This form contains 170 fields organized into 45 sections. Below is a complete list of every field, its type, and what information is expected.

Field Name Type Description
Applicant Representative Signature Details
Applicant Daytime Phone Number First Part Text
Please provide the first part of the applicant's daytime telephone number.
Applicant Daytime Phone Number Second Part Text
Please provide the second part of the applicant's daytime telephone number.
Applicant Signature Date Date
Please provide the date the applicant signed this form.
Business Use Declaration
BUSINESS USE Checkbox
Check this box if your vehicle qualifies as having a business use according to any of the criteria in questions 1a, 1b, 1c, or 1d, meaning it does not qualify for Personal Property Tax Relief. Fill only if 'YES', 'Mileage Business Use (Yes)', 'Yes', 'Leasing Company Pays Tax Yes' is 'Yes' for any.
Depends on: YES, Mileage Business Use (Yes), Yes, Leasing Company Pays Tax Yes
Co-applicant Signature Details
Co-Applicant Daytime Telephone Area Code Text
Please provide the area code for the co-applicant's daytime telephone number. Fill only if 'Is this vehicle held in a private trust for non-business purposes by an individual beneficiary?' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Held in Private Trust (Yes)
Co-Applicant Daytime Telephone Number Text
Please provide the remaining digits of the co-applicant's daytime telephone number. Fill only if 'Is this vehicle held in a private trust for non-business purposes by an individual beneficiary?' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Held in Private Trust (Yes)
Co-Applicant Signature Date Date
Please provide the date the co-applicant signed the form. Fill only if 'Is this vehicle held in a private trust for non-business purposes by an individual beneficiary?' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Held in Private Trust (Yes)
Co-Owner's Legal Information
Co-Owner's DMV Customer Number / FEIN / SSN Text
Please provide the co-owner's DMV Customer Number, Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN), or Social Security Number (SSN).
Co-Owner's Full Legal Name Text
Please provide the co-owner's full legal name, including last name, first name, middle initial, and suffix.
Co-Owner's Telephone Number Text
Please provide the co-owner's telephone number.
Co-Owner's Residence/Home/Business Address
Co-Owner's City Text
Enter the city of the co-owner's residence, home, or business address.
Co-Owner's Zip Code Text
Enter the zip code of the co-owner's residence, home, or business address.
Co-Owner's State Text
Enter the state of the co-owner's residence, home, or business address.
Co-Owner's Street Address Text
Enter the co-owner's residence, home, or business street address, including apartment number if applicable.
Communication Impairment Indicator Option
Communication Impairment Indicator Option Checkbox
Check this box if you are requesting a DMV record indicator for a disability that can impair communication for law enforcement purposes.
Farm Plate Option
Farm Plate Checkbox
Check this box if you are requesting a Farm Plate and understand that you must also complete the Farm Vehicle Plate Certification (VSA 131).
For Hire Plate Description
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For Hire Plate Description Text
Please provide a description for the For Hire plate, such as Taxi, Passenger For Hire, or Tow Truck. Fill only if is 'Yes'.
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Fuel Type
Other Fuel Type Radiobutton
Check this box if the vehicle's primary fuel type is not Gas, Electric, or Diesel, and specify the type in the 'OTHER FUEL TYPE' field.
Diesel Radiobutton
Check this box if the vehicle's primary fuel type is diesel.
Electric Radiobutton
Check this box if the vehicle's primary fuel type is electric.
Gas Radiobutton
Check this box if the vehicle's primary fuel type is gasoline.
Other Fuel Type Text
Please specify the fuel type if it is not Gas, Diesel, or Electric. Fill only if 'Other Fuel Type' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Other Fuel Type
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INSURANCE CERTIFICATION
Vehicle Is Insured Checkbox
Check this box if the vehicle is insured by a liability policy through an insurance company licensed in Virginia and will remain insured while registered or operated.
Name of Insurance Company Text
Enter the full legal name of the insurance company providing coverage for the vehicle. Fill only if 'Vehicle Is Insured' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Vehicle Is Insured
Vehicle Is Not Insured Checkbox
Check this box if the vehicle is not insured, and you are remitting the applicable uninsured motor vehicle fee.
Intrastate Operating Authority Permit Status
Intrastate Operating Authority Permit - Yes Radiobutton
Check this box if you hold a valid intrastate operating authority certificate or permit. Fill only if 'Is this a for-hire vehicle?' is 'Yes'.
Intrastate Operating Authority Permit - No Radiobutton
Check this box if you do not hold a valid intrastate operating authority certificate or permit. Fill only if 'Is this a for-hire vehicle?' is 'Yes'.
Lessee's Legal Information
Lessee's Full Legal Name Text
Please provide the lessee's full legal name, including last name, first name, middle initial, and any suffix.
Lessee's Customer ID / FEIN / SSN Text
Please provide the lessee's DMV customer number, Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN), or Social Security Number (SSN).
Lessee's Telephone Number Text
Please enter the lessee's telephone number.
Lessee's Residence/Business Address
Lessee's Residence/Business Street Address Text
Enter the street address for the lessee's residence or business.
Lessee's City Text
Enter the city corresponding to the lessee's residence or business address.
Lessee's ZIP Code Text
Enter the ZIP code for the lessee's residence or business address.
Lessee's State Text
Enter the state corresponding to the lessee's residence or business address.
Logging Vehicle Status
Logging Vehicle - No Radiobutton
Check this box if the vehicle is not a logging vehicle.
Logging Vehicle - Yes Radiobutton
Check this box if the vehicle is a logging vehicle.
Low Speed Vehicle Status
No Radiobutton
Check this box if the vehicle is not a low speed vehicle.
Yes Radiobutton
Check this box if the vehicle is a low speed vehicle.
Military Service Status
YES Radiobutton
Check this box if any of the owners or lessees are currently on active military duty or service.
NO Radiobutton
Check this box if none of the owners or lessees are currently on active military duty or service.
New Location Date Change
Date Changed Date
Please provide the date when the new location was entered or changed.
New Plate Selection
Special Plate (enter type) Radiobutton
Check this box if you are selecting a Special Plate, and then enter the specific type of special plate.
Great Seal Plate Radiobutton
Check this box if you are selecting the Great Seal plate.
Heritage Plate (Dogwood-Cardinal) Radiobutton
Check this box if you are selecting the Heritage plate, also known as 'Dogwood-Cardinal'.
Standard Plate (Virginia is for Lovers) Radiobutton
Check this box if you are selecting the Standard plate, also known as 'Virginia is for Lovers'.
Mountain to Seashore Plate Radiobutton
Check this box if you are selecting the Mountain to Seashore plate.
Special Plate Type Text
Please enter the type of special plate you wish to request. Fill only if 'Special Plate (enter type)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Special Plate (enter type)
Optional Registration Mailing Address
Optional Mailing Address Line 1 Text
Please enter the street address or P.O. Box for the optional mailing address for registration renewals.
Optional Mailing City Text
Please enter the city for the optional mailing address for registration renewals.
Optional Mailing Zip Code Text
Please enter the zip code for the optional mailing address for registration renewals.
Optional Mailing State Text
Please enter the state for the optional mailing address for registration renewals.
Owner Email Addresses
Owner Email Address Text
Please provide the email address for the owner of the vehicle.
Co-Owner Email Address Text
Please provide the email address for the co-owner of the vehicle.
Owner's Legal Information
Owner's Legal Name or Business Name Text
Please provide the full legal name of the owner, including last, first, middle initial, and suffix, or the full business name if applicable.
Owner's DMV Customer Number / FEIN / SSN Text
Please provide the owner's DMV customer number, Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN), or Social Security Number (SSN).
Owner's Telephone Number Text
Please enter the primary telephone number for the owner.
Owner's Residence/Home/Business Address
Owner's Address Text
Enter the owner's full residence, home, or business street address, including any apartment, suite, or unit number.
Owner's City Text
Enter the city of the owner's residence, home, or business address.
Owner's Zip Code Text
Enter the zip code of the owner's residence, home, or business address.
Owner's State Text
Enter the state of the owner's residence, home, or business address.
Passenger Carrier Operations
Common Carrier - Regular Route Checkbox
Check this box if the vehicle operates as a common carrier transporting passengers for hire on a regular route. Fill only if 'Is this a for-hire vehicle?' is 'Yes'.
Employee Hauler Checkbox
Check this box if the vehicle is primarily used to haul employees for hire. Fill only if 'Is this a for-hire vehicle?' is 'Yes'.
Sight-seeing Carrier Checkbox
Check this box if the vehicle transports passengers for sight-seeing purposes for hire. Fill only if 'Is this a for-hire vehicle?' is 'Yes'.
Common Carrier - Irregular Route Checkbox
Check this box if the vehicle operates as a common carrier transporting passengers for hire on an irregular route. Fill only if 'Is this a for-hire vehicle?' is 'Yes'.
Contract Passenger Carrier Checkbox
Check this box if the vehicle transports passengers for hire under a contractual agreement. Fill only if 'Is this a for-hire vehicle?' is 'Yes'.
Non-Emergency Medical Transport Checkbox
Check this box if the vehicle is used for non-emergency medical transport of passengers for hire. Fill only if 'Is this a for-hire vehicle?' is 'Yes'.
Nonprofit/Tax-Exempt Checkbox
Check this box if the passenger carrier operation is conducted by a nonprofit or tax-exempt organization. Fill only if 'Is this a for-hire vehicle?' is 'Yes'.
Taxicab Checkbox
Check this box if the vehicle operates as a taxicab, transporting passengers for hire. Fill only if 'Is this a for-hire vehicle?' is 'Yes'.
Exempt Operations - Passengers Checkbox
Check this box if the passenger carrier operations are considered exempt from certain regulations. Fill only if 'Is this a for-hire vehicle?' is 'Yes'.
Permanent Plate Option
Permanent Plate Checkbox
Check this box if you are applying for a permanent plate for trailers, travel trailers, semi-trailers, trucks/tractor trucks with a GVWR or GCWR over 26,000 lbs, trucks/tractor trucks with a GVWR or GCWR between 7,501 and 26,000 lbs if used for business only, farm vehicles, taxicabs, or common carrier vehicles.
Personal Use Details
Personal Use Checkbox
Check this box if your vehicle is for personal use and you answered NO to ALL questions a-d regarding business use. Fill only if 'NO', 'Mileage Business Use (No)', 'No', 'Leasing Company Pays Tax No' is 'Yes' for all.
Depends on: NO, Mileage Business Use (No), No, Leasing Company Pays Tax No
Held in Private Trust (Yes) Radiobutton
Check this box if the vehicle is held in a private trust for non-business purposes by an individual beneficiary. Fill only if 'Personal Use' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Personal Use
Held in Private Trust (No) Radiobutton
Check this box if the vehicle is not held in a private trust for non-business purposes by an individual beneficiary. Fill only if 'Personal Use' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Personal Use
Personalized License Plate Choices
Personalized License Plates Checkbox
Check this box to request personalized license plates and enter your choices in the fields below.
First Personalized Plate Choice Text
Enter your desired character combination for your first personalized license plate choice. Fill only if 'Personalized License Plates' is 'Yes'.
Max length: 8 characters
Depends on: Personalized License Plates
Second Personalized Plate Choice Text
Enter your desired character combination for your second personalized license plate choice. Fill only if 'Personalized License Plates' is 'Yes'.
Max length: 8 characters
Depends on: Personalized License Plates
Third Personalized Plate Choice Text
Enter your desired character combination for your third personalized license plate choice. Fill only if 'Personalized License Plates' is 'Yes'.
Max length: 8 characters
Depends on: Personalized License Plates
Fourth Personalized Plate Choice Text
Enter your desired character combination for your fourth personalized license plate choice. Fill only if 'Personalized License Plates' is 'Yes'.
Max length: 8 characters
Depends on: Personalized License Plates
Property Carrier Operations
Property Carrier Checkbox
Check this box if the vehicle will be used to transport property as a carrier. Fill only if 'Is this a for-hire vehicle?' is 'Yes'.
Household Goods Carrier Checkbox
Check this box if the vehicle will be used to transport household goods as a carrier. Fill only if 'Is this a for-hire vehicle?' is 'Yes'.
Exempt Operations - Property Checkbox
Check this box if the vehicle's property carrier operations are exempt. Fill only if 'Is this a for-hire vehicle?' is 'Yes'.
Registration Period
Three Years Radiobutton
Check this box if you want your vehicle registration to be valid for three years, and receive a $3 discount. This option is not available for vehicles subject to emissions testing.
One Year Radiobutton
Check this box if you want your vehicle registration to be valid for one year.
Two Years Radiobutton
Check this box if you want your vehicle registration to be valid for two years, and receive a $2 discount.
Registration Type
Original Radiobutton
Check this box if you are registering your vehicle for the first time.
Reissue (Plates & Decals) Radiobutton
Check this box if you are applying for reissued plates and/or decals for your vehicle.
Renewal Radiobutton
Check this box if you are renewing an existing vehicle registration.
Reissue Plates/Decals Details
Lost Checkbox
Check this box if the plates or decals to be reissued were lost.
Mutilated/Destroyed Checkbox
Check this box if the plates or decals to be reissued were mutilated or destroyed.
Illegible Checkbox
Check this box if the plates or decals to be reissued are illegible.
Confiscated Checkbox
Check this box if the plates or decals to be reissued were confiscated.
I want a new plate design/character combination Checkbox
Check this box if you want a new plate design or character combination when reissuing plates or decals.
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Plates and Decals Reissue Month/Year Date
Provide the month and year for the reissued plates and decals. Fill only if is 'Yes'.
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Decals Reissue Month/Year Date
Provide the month and year for the reissued decals. Fill only if is 'Yes'.
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Residence/Business Jurisdiction
Residence/Business Jurisdiction Text
Please enter the city or county that serves as the residence or business jurisdiction.
Tax Relief Depreciation Question
Mileage Business Use (Yes) Checkbox
Check this box if more than 50% of the vehicle's annual mileage is used as a business expense for federal income tax purposes or if the mileage is reimbursed by an employer.
Mileage Business Use (No) Checkbox
Check this box if less than or equal to 50% of the vehicle's annual mileage is used as a business expense for federal income tax purposes and the mileage is not reimbursed by an employer.
Tax Relief Expensed Cost Question
Yes Checkbox
Check this box if the vehicle is leased by an individual and the leasing company pays the tax without reimbursement from the individual.
No Checkbox
Check this box if the vehicle is leased by an individual and the leasing company does not pay the tax without reimbursement from the individual.
Tax Relief Lease Question
Leasing Company Pays Tax Yes Checkbox
Check this box if the vehicle is leased by an individual and the leasing company pays the tax without reimbursement from the individual.
Leasing Company Pays Tax No Checkbox
Check this box if the vehicle is leased by an individual and the leasing company does not pay the tax without reimbursement from the individual.
Tax Relief Mileage Question
YES Checkbox
Check this box if more than 50% of the vehicle's annual mileage is used as a business expense for federal income tax purposes OR if it is reimbursed by an employer.
NO Checkbox
Check this box if 50% or less of the vehicle's annual mileage is used as a business expense for federal income tax purposes AND it is not reimbursed by an employer.
Trailer Permanent Plate Size Selection
Small size plate Radiobutton
Check this box if you are requesting a small size plate for a trailer permanent registration with a gross weight of 4,000 lbs or less.
Regular size plate Radiobutton
Check this box if you are requesting a regular size plate for a trailer permanent registration.
Transfer License Plate Number
Transfer License Plate Number Text
Provide the license plate number that you intend to transfer.
Transfer License Plate Number Checkbox
Check this box if you are transferring an existing license plate number to this vehicle.
Vehicle Color
Primary Vehicle Color Text
Please enter the primary color of the vehicle.
Vehicle Description
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Vehicle Garage Location
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Garaged Town Text
Enter the name of the town where the vehicle is principally garaged.
Vehicle Identification
Title Number Text
Please provide the title number of the vehicle.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Text
Please provide the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of the vehicle.
Number of Axles Text
Please provide the total number of axles on the vehicle.
Current Plate Number Text
Please provide the current license plate number of the vehicle.
Vehicle Ownership Status
Agency Code Text
Please enter the agency code if the vehicle is state or locality-owned. Fill only if 'State or Locality-Owned: Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: State or Locality-Owned: Yes
Vehicle State Text
Please enter the state code relevant to the vehicle's registration or division.
State or Locality-Owned: No Radiobutton
Check this box if the vehicle is not owned by the state or a locality.
State or Locality-Owned: Yes Radiobutton
Check this box if the vehicle is owned by the state or a locality.
Division Code Text
Please enter the division code for the vehicle.
Vehicle Use Type
Rental Vehicle Checkbox
Check this box if the vehicle is a rental vehicle.
Other Vehicle Use Type Text
Provide a detailed description of the vehicle's use type if it falls under the 'Other' category. Fill only if 'Other' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Other
Other Checkbox
Check this box if the vehicle's use type is not 'For Hire,' 'Rental Vehicle,' or 'Private,' and specify the use type in the provided space.
For Hire Checkbox
Check this box if the vehicle will be used for hire, and ensure to complete the 'For Hire Information' section.
Private Radiobutton
Check this box if the vehicle is for private use, and refer to 'Reissue Plates' below under 'Plate Information' if applicable.
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Vehicle Weight Details
Empty Weight Number
Enter the empty weight of the vehicle.
GVWR Weight Single Vehicle (Manufacturer) Number
Enter the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) for a single vehicle, as provided by the manufacturer.
GCWR Combined Weight (Truck & Attached Trailer) Number
Enter the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) for the truck and any attached trailer.
Gross Weight (Truck & Attached Trailer) Number
Enter the gross weight for the truck and any attached trailer.