Virginia Private Party Car Tax Calculator

The Virginia DMV charges $15.00 for an original or transferred certificate of title. If the vehicle is financed, an additional $15.00 supplemental lien filing fee applies.

No. Under Virginia law (VA Code § 58.1-2401), the Motor Vehicle Sales and Use Tax is calculated on the gross sales price. Trade-in deductions are not permitted on private-party or dealer transactions.

Virginia passenger vehicle registration is weight-based: $30.75/year for vehicles 4,000 lbs or less ($59.50 for 2 years with the $2 discount) and $35.75/year for vehicles over 4,000 lbs ($69.50 for 2 years). Motorcycles are $24.75/year ($47.50 for 2 years).

Yes. Virginia collects its 4.15% Sales and Use Tax (minimum $75) when you title the vehicle in Virginia, based on the sale price. Bring the signed-over out-of-state title, a completed Application for Title and Registration (VSA 17A), proof of address, and proof of the purchase price.

A gift to a spouse, or to a biological or adopted child or parent, is exempt from the Sales and Use Tax with the Purchaser’s Statement of Tax Exemption (Form SUT 3). Stepchildren, stepparents, siblings, and other relatives do not qualify; for them the tax is based on the NADA trade-in value or the $75 minimum, whichever is greater.

Virginia law (Code of Virginia § 46.2-630) requires the buyer to send the signed title to the DMV with an application for title and registration within 30 days.