If you have recently purchased or sold a personal property (cars, trucks, etc.) in Albemarle County, please read the following instructions closely to make sure that your personal property records with the County are correct.

Virginia state law §46.2-600 requires that you notify the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) within thirty days of purchase or transfer of a motor vehicle by calling the DMV at (804) 497-7100 or visit the DMV website at www.dmvnow.com. Personal property tax assessments are based on the date the information was received by the DMV.

After you have contacted the DMV, contact the Office of Revenue Administration to update your account status and adjust your billing as necessary.

• Phone: 434-296-5852
• Email: albemarlecountyfinance@albemarle.org