Plain-Language Summary
Virginia law requires licensed vehicle dealers to pay a $15 fee for each manual transaction exceeding 20 per month, with certain exceptions. The collected fees are deposited into a special fund to support the Department of Motor Vehicles. Dealers cannot charge this fee to customers, and it does not apply when electronic filing options are unavailable.
Frequently Asked Questions
All licensed vehicle dealers in Virginia must pay the fee for manual transactions exceeding 20 per month.
No, dealers are prohibited from passing the manual transaction fee onto the vehicle purchasers.
No, the fee does not apply when there is no Department-approved remote electronic filing option available.
All fees collected are deposited into the state treasury and used to fund DMV expenses.