If you have recently moved personal property in to or out of Albemarle County, please read the following instructions closely to make sure that your personal property records with the County are correct.

You must contact the County about your move regardless of whether you are moving in or out.

Contact the Office of Revenue Administration using the information below.

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

Moving Into the County

Moving from Another State

Register your vehicle with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, then submit a personal property registration form to the County Department of Finance and Budget to ensure that we have your vehicle on record.

Once this is done, you will need to obtain a Virginia State Inspection, which can be performed at most vehicle service providers.

Moving From Another Virginia County

Update your records with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, then submit a personal property registration form to the County Department of Finance and Budget to ensure that we have your vehicle on record.

Moving Within Albemarle County

Update your address with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, then contact the County Department of Finance and Budget to ensure that we have your correct mailing address on record.

Moving Out of the County

Moving to Another State

Register your vehicle in your new state and submit to the Albemarle County Office of Revenue Administration a copy of your new state’s registration clearly showing the date on which your vehicle was registered in your new state. Please do this within 30 days of your move in order to ensure accurate taxation. Please note that under Virginia Code 58.1 – 3511, vehicles remain taxable by the County until evidence of registration is provided to our office.

Moving to Another Virginia County

Update your address, garage jurisdiction, and date of your move with the department of motor vehicles.

Contact the County of Albemarle to ensure your vehicle has been added to the County’s tax rolls.

If you are moving to a non-prorating locality, Albemarle County taxation will cease as of December 31 of the current year.