You may register vehicles on-line using the links provided below. At this time, however, the forms shown below are available for viewing and printing in PDF format only. In order to view or print these files, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 (or higher) installed on your computer. Download the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

We are working to expand our secure environment so in the future you can complete and submit additional forms electronically to the Department of Tax Administration. In the meantime, completed forms should be mailed to:

Fairfax County Department of Tax Administration
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 223
Fairfax, VA 22035

Car Tax Forms:

Car Tax Registration Form

Use this form to register a vehicle. New residents or those registering a motor vehicle for the first time must register their vehicle within 60 days after purchase or entry into the County. Simply download this form and mail it to the address above. Alternatively, you may register by phone, in person at the Government Center, or using our online vehicle registration tool. Boats, boat motors, trailers, mobile homes, and airplanes that are parked or normally kept in the County as of January 1 each year must be reported by May 1. For more information regarding the car tax, please see the Car Tax section. Call 703-222-8234 for assistance.

Car Tax Appeal Form

Use this form if your vehicle was in less than average condition or if your vehicle has excessive mileage as of January 1 and you wish to appeal to the Department of Tax Administration. For more information regarding the car tax, please see the Car Tax section, or call 703-222-8234, TTY 703-222-7594.

Real Estate Forms:

2008 Real Estate Assessment Appeal Form

Use this form if you believe that your real estate has been over-assessed in comparison with similar properties or in relation to fair market value and you wish to appeal to the Department of Tax Administration. For more information, please see the Real Estate Tax section.

2008 Board of Equalization (BOE) Appeal Form

Use this form if you believe that your real estate has been over-assessed in comparison with similar properties or in relation to fair market value and you wish to appeal to the BOE. For more information on the Board of Equalization and appeals go to the Board of Equalization homepage. By law appeals to the Board of Equalization must be postmarked by June 1 each year, or the next business day if June 1 falls on a weekend or holiday.

2008 Commercial Income and Expense Survey Forms and Instructions

Please download the appropriate commercial survey form by property type for Office/Retail, Industrial, Hotel and Apartment Projects to report the annual income and expenses for 2007. Surveys must be completed and returned no later than April 25, 2008. If you have any questions regarding other property types or need assistance completing this form, please Contact Us.

Tax Abatement of Revitalized Structures Application

Use this form if you wish to apply for tax abatement for rehabilitated structures. If you are applying for a partial tax exemption on a multifamily structure, you must also submit a completed copy of Table 1. For more information regarding the new tax abatement for revitalized structures, please see the following pages: Tax Abatement - Revitalization Fact Sheet, Tax Abatement - Revitalization - Ordinance Criteria & Application Procedures.

Business Tax Forms:

2008 Business Personal Property Tax Filing Form

Use this form to report business personal property, other than vehicles, including furniture and fixtures, machinery and tools, and computer equipment. Instructions for completing the Business Personal Property Tax Filing are in the Business Personal Property Tax Brochure (below). For more information on Business Personal Property tax, please see the Business Tax section.

2008 Business Personal Property Tax Brochure

Please refer to this brochure for general information and instructions on how to complete the Business Personal Property Tax Filing Form.

2008 Business, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL) Application for new businesses

If you are a new business and are applying for a Business, Professional and Occupational License for the first time, use this form to apply. If this is NOT your first time applying for a license, please contact our office to have the correct form sent to you. Businesses, professions, trades, and occupations must file. Individuals engaging in most home occupations and self employment must also file if gross receipts exceed $10,000. Instructions for completing the BPOL application are contained in the BPOL Instructions Sheet. For more information on BPOL requirements, please see the following pages: Business Taxes - Frequently Asked Questions, BPOL , BPOL Ordinance.

Business, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL) Exclusion Worksheet and Instructions

This worksheet is to be used as an attachment to the business license application to identify exclusions and detail certain adjustments that are allowed by the Fairfax County Business, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL) Ordinance and Title 58.1 of the Code of Virginia.

Requirements for Letters of Authorization - Personal Property and Business License Division

This document outlines the requirements that must be included in a Letter of Authorization for any business owners that are being represented by an agent or agency in matters involving the assessment or appeal of local business taxes. For more information about these requirements, call 703-222-8234.

Miscellaneous Fairfax County Business License other than Business, Professional and Occupational License (9-OA)

The Fairfax County Code requires certain types of businesses to pay a license tax in addition to any tax, which may be due under the Business, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL) Ordinance. (Ex: Auto Graveyard, Bondsman, Dance Hall, etc.) If you are uncertain if your business needs this additional license, please contact our office at 703-222-8234 for assistance.

Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)

In February 2004, the Virginia General Assembly adopted a new section to the Code of Virginia, §58.1-3824. This new section allows Fairfax County to increase the current rate of Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) from 2% to 4%. Following a public hearing on March 29, 2004, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors amended the County ordinance to add the additional 2% TOT beginning July 1, 2004, resulting in a total 4% TOT rate.

Under prior law, the Department of Tax Administration has never collected a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) in towns located within Fairfax County. Pursuant to §58.1-3824, also beginning July 1, 2004, Fairfax County will begin collecting its 2% TOT levied from transient lodging located within town boundaries.

The revenue derived from these changes will be used to help promote tourism and fund a non-profit convention and visitor’s center in Fairfax County in accordance with the provisions of the State law.

Questions regarding this change may be sent to the Personal Property and Business License Division or by calling 703-222-8234.

2008 Short Term Daily Rental Certification and Quarterly Tax Return

The Fairfax County Code Chapter 4, Article 21, requires certain types of businesses to pay a short term daily rental tax in additional to any taxes that may be due under the Business, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL) Ordinance. The ordinance provides the levying in the amount of 1% of the total gross proceeds. Short term rental businesses are from transactions involving rental periods of ninety-two (92) consecutive days or less. If you are uncertain if your business needs to file this additional tax, please contact our office at 703-222-8234 for assistance.

Application for Exemption from BPOL and Tangible Personal Property Tax

This application for tax exemption in Fairfax County is to be used by nonprofit charitable, educational, or recreational organizations only. To be exempt, an organization must meet the requirements for exemption as set by the Code of Virginia and the Code of County of Fairfax.

Affidavit Affirming Vehicle Ownership and Use

This form must be used to request exemption from personal property taxes for vehicles owned or leased AND used by churches and religious organizations for charitable, religious, and educational purposes.

Other Forms:

Automatic Installment Application Form

Fairfax County now offers the option to prepay personal property taxes through automatic installments debited electronically from your bank account. This installment program is also available for real estate tax payments, unless you already pay those taxes through monthly escrows to mortgage companies. Please follow instructions on this form to apply. There is no service charge for this program.

2008 Application for Tax Relief and Affidavit of Disability

Use this form to apply for tax relief under the County's Tax Relief Program for Seniors and People with Disabilities. If you are applying for tax relief for the first time as permanently and totally disabled, you may need to provide a completed Affidavit of Disability--refer to the application for more information.

If you are applying for real estate tax relief for the first time in 2008, you may also apply for 2007 tax relief providing you meet all eligibility requirements. First time applicants have until December 31, 2008 to submit the 2007 tax relief application.

Dog License Application

Use this form to obtain a license for your dog. All dogs four months of age or older must be licensed. More information on dog licenses is available.