License Fee

On January 4, 2005, City Council approved the Treasurer's proposal to eliminate city decals.

Norfolk residents will continue to pay the annual vehicle license fee as part of their personal property tax bill due June 5th of each year.

License Fee Rates will remain the same and are listed below.

Starting January 2010 the Commissioner of Revenue will no longer issue boat decals. On December 1, 2009, City Council eliminated the decal and changed it to a license fee, which will now appear on you personal property tax bill. Boat License Fee Rates will remain the same and are listed below:

Passenger Vehicles:  

1. Automobile or Motor Home

4,000 lbs. or less

$ 26.00

4,001 lbs. to 19,000 lbs.

$ 31.00
2. Pick-up truck, Panel truck or Vans

4,000 lbs. or less

$ 26.00

4,001 lbs. to 19,000 lbs.

$ 31.00
3. Motorcycles
$ 15.00
 
Non-Passenger Vehicles:

1. Trucks and Tractors

4,000 lbs. or less

$ 26.00

4,001 lbs. to 19,000 lbs.

$ 31.00
If vehicle weighs more than 19,001 lbs., please call (757) 664-4074 for fee rate.
 
2. Trailers

a. Boat trailers (all weights)

$ 6.50

b. Camping trailers

(2,000 lbs or less)

$ 6.50

(2,001 lbs or more)

$ 12.50

c. Travel trailers

(4,000 lbs or less)

$ 12.50

(4,001 lbs or more)

$ 15.00

d. Utility trailers

(2,000 lbs or less)

$ 6.50

(2,001 lbs or more)

$ 20.00

e. Semi-trailers

$ 20.00
License fees for vehicles listed above will be 1/2 price after July 1st of each year.
   
Boats:

Under 16 feet

$ 10.00

16 feet and over

$ 25.00
   
Please note there is a reduced rate or exceptions for vehicles that have special DMV plates as listed below:
Disabled Veterans (limit 1)
No fee
Virginia National Guard
½ price
Prisoner of War
No fee

 

For more information regarding personal property taxes, please click here.


Office Of The Treasurer
First Floor
City Hall Building
810 Union Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 664-7800
FAX: (757) 441-2103

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