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Vehicle License Tax

Payment of a local vehicle license tax is required if you are a resident of the Town of Blacksburg and you own a vehicle.

Tax Rates

Vehicle Type
Automobile

$25.00

Truck

$25.00

Truck over 10,000 lbs (one year decals only)
Gross Weight
10,000 - 25,000

$35.00

25,001 - 40,000

$175.00

40,001 - 55,000

$350.00

55,001 - 70,000

$700.00

70,001 - 80,000

$837.50

Motorcycle

$12.50

For Hire (4000 lbs or less)

29.50

For Hire (over 4000 lbs)

$34.50

Cash, Check, Visa, Master Card, and Hokie Passport accepted.

Refunds
If you are moving to another locality, then you will be eligible for a prorated refund if...

1. You make a statement that the vehicle will no longer be garaged in Town, and
2. You provide a mailing address for the refund, and the reason why.

Mail the statement to:
Financial Services
PO Box 90003
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9003

Download the Local Vehicle Tax License Refund Form (PDF)


Registration
The following information is required for the registration form:
1. Name
2. Address
3. Vehicle make and year
4. License plate number
5. Vehicle identification number (VIN)
6. Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)

Decals can be purchased at the cashier window on the second floor of the Municipal Building at 300 South Main St.

Questions? Call (540) 558-0722.

Pay the vehicle license tax online using a Visa or MasterCard

Last updated: 5/10/2010 1:11:40 PM