Vehicle Registration Fee

How to Pay Vehicle Registration Fee

The Vehicle Registration Fee can be paid through the city's tax portal by visiting the link below.

Pay VRF at Tax Portal

Important Information about the VRF

In accordance with City of Fairfax Code, Chapter 98, Article II, the City has imposed a vehicle registration fee (VRF) on all motor vehicles including but not limited to automobiles, trucks and motorcycles normally garaged, stored or parked within the city and upon all motor vehicles belonging to persons domiciled in the city if it cannot be determined where the motor vehicle is normally garaged, stored or parked.

  • VRF is an annual fee of $33.00 on every motor vehicle (car/truck/motor home) and $18.00 for each motorcycle
  • The VRF year shall begin on November 16 and expire on November 15 of the following calendar year
    • For example: A 2026 Personal Property Tax Bill will consist of calendar year 2026 Personal Property taxes and 2027 VRF.
  • The VRF must be paid on or before October 5 prior the beginning of the fee year
  • Any vehicle moved in or purchased after April 1 will be charged a reduced fee of $16.50 for motor vehicles and $9 for motorcycles
  • Full-time active-duty military residents whose state of residency is not Virginia are exempt from the VRF. See City Code Chapter 98-62 for all exemptions to the VRF


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