Vehicle Tax Exemption of Military Service Member
and/or Spouse 
Active duty service members and/or their spouses maintaining a legal domicile outside of Virginia
who reside in Prince William County solely on military orders may qualify for exemption from the local vehicle personal property tax based on certain qualifying conditions provided by the Service Members Civil Relief Act (SCRA) and /or the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act (MSRRA).
Vehicles normally stored, parked or garaged in Prince William County, including those located on Quantico Marine Corps Base must be registered with Prince William County.
Vehicles leased by a qualified military service member and/or spouse will receive a 100% state vehicle tax subsidy as a tax credit on the first $20,000 of assessed value.
To apply for exemption, complete the Application for Vehicle Tax Exemption of Military Service Member
and/or Spouse and submit along with the applicable documentation:
•	Copy of pertinent LES for active duty service member to determine legal residence/domicile (each year that is being requested)
•	Proof of Marriage
•	Copy of non-military spouse’s military ID
•	Proof of spouse’s legal state of residence (i.e. copy of voter’s registration card, driver’s license, or state tax return)
•	Copy of military orders authorizing dependent travel
•	Copy of registration for all vehicles located in Virginia
•	If vehicle is leased a copy of lease is required.

IMPORTANT:  You will not qualify for exemption from the local vehicle tax if:
•	The active duty member and or spouse claims Virginia as state of residence/domicile.
•	The service member retires from the military or separates from active duty status (DD-214 required).
•	The vehicles are registered jointly with anyone other than a non-resident active duty service member or qualifying spouse.
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The completed application and required documentation may be scanned and emailed to
Taxpayerservices@pwcgov.org, faxed to (703) 792-4673, or mailed to:

COUNTY OF PRINCE WILLIAM
1 County Complex Court, Prince William, Virginia 22192-9201 Phone (703) 792-6710  Metro 631-1703 Ext. 6710  FAX (703) 792-4673
For more information visit:
www.pwcgov.org/government/dept/finance/Pages/Military-Personnel---Personal-Property-Tax.aspx

APPLICATION FOR VEHICLE TAX EXEMPTION FOR MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS AND/OR SPOUSE

Application for:	Service Member Only	Service Member’s Spouse Only	Both

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Active Duty Service Member’s Information
Last Name: 		First Name:	Middle Initial:   	
Service Member’s Legal State of Domicile: 	(Copy of Leave & Earnings Statement (LES) required)
Service Member’s Legal Spouse Information
Last Name: 		First Name:	Middle Initial:  _ 	
Spouse’s Legal State of Domicile:	(documentation required)

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Contact Information

Mailing Address:  	

City:	State:  	

Zip: 	

Physical Address: 	City: 	State:	Zip: 	
Daytime Phone:	E-mail: 	

Exemption applies to personal property tax only.
Property Move-In Date: 	Previous locality/state:  	

Subject to the penalty prescribed by Virginia §58.1-11, I certify that the information contained on this form is complete and accurate. I agree to supply the required supporting documentation related to my request, if necessary.  Information is subject to audit and verification.

Active Duty Service Member’s Signature: 		Date:		 Service Member’s Legal Spouse’s Signature: 	Date:		 Commanding Officer’s Signature: 	Date:   	
(Required if not providing copy of military orders)