New Personal Property Tax Filing:
Update Personal Property Tax Filing:
Each vehicle must be filed separately. If you are filing for more than one vehicle, you must complete this process once for each vehicle.
Effective January 1, 2023, Fairfax County will automatically file personal property tax returns for motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers on behalf of Fairfax County residents that have registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) within 30 days as required by Virginia Code §§ 46.2-600 and -622.
You will need to gather the following information in order to complete the registration:
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- Vehicle Year, Make, Model and Trim
- Number of cylinders
- Weight of your vehicle
- Cost of your vehicle
Personal property tax returns for motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers purchased or moved into the county prior to 2023 will not be auto-filed on behalf of Fairfax County residents. Personal property tax returns for motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers must be filed within 60 days of the purchase or move-in date with the Department of Tax Administration as required or be subject to a 10% late filing penalty or $10, whichever is greater. You may register using our registration tool, by phone at 703-222-8234 [TTY 711], or in person at the Government Center.
You may need to gather the following information in order to complete your vehicle update:
- 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, Make, Model and Trim
If you prefer, you may register your vehicle or report changes such as name, address, vehicle ownership, or vehicle location by email, by phone at 703-222-8234 [711 TTY], or in person at the Government Center.