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Personal Property Filings

The York County Board of Supervisors (BOS) adopted 'File by Exception', with Ordinance 13-3, which changed the method of filing personal property returns.  Any person who moves into York County or purchases a new vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer, boat or watercraft should register their property with the Commissioner of the Revenue.  After the item has been registered with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles or the Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries, no additional returns will be required unless there is a change in situs or status.


The owner of a motor vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer, boat or watercraft shall notify the Commissioner of the Revenue within 60 days whenever there is:

  • A change in the name or address of the person or persons owning or leasing taxable personal property
  • A change in the status of personal property
  • Any change in the use of a vehicle which affects the eligibility requirements for Personal Property Tax Relief
  • Any other change affecting the assessment or levy of the personal property tax on motor vehicles, trailers, semi-trailers, boats or watercraft for which a return has been filed

It is necessary to provide the Title, State Registration, or bill of sale when registering vehicles.  If you sell or trade a vehicle, please notify the Commissioner of the Revenue and the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles so their records are updated.