Trip Permit

Do you need to move an unregistered vehicle from one location to another? Then, a trip permit might be just what you need.

A trip permit allows the owner of any motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer to move the vehicle from one location to another without registering the vehicle. These permits are valid for three consecutive days. Motorized vehicles must be properly insured or the owner must pay 1/12 of the $500 uninsured motor vehicle fee. If the vehicle is designed as a property carrying vehicle, property cannot be carried while the vehicle is operated under the permit.

Permits are also available for those customers who may be purchasing a vehicle that will be registered in Virginia. These permits are valid for three days, beginning on the date of the original bill sale. The original bill of sale must be attached to the permit to validate the permit. The trip permit and the bill of sale must be kept in the vehicle to operate it under this permit.

If you are a vehicle owner and want to move your unregistered vehicle you must complete the Trip Permit Application (VSA-42), and you will need: proof of ownership such as a valid assignable title, valid assigned title, registration card, bill of sale, or other documents showing ownership; beginning and ending points of destination; dates of travel; $5 permit fee; and insurance certification or pay 1/12 of the uninsured motor vehicle fee.

If you are a prospective purchaser, you must complete the Trip Permit Application (VSA-42) and you will need: vehicle description (as known), beginning and ending points of destination, dates of travel and/or date of purchase (as known), $5 permit fee, and insurance certification or pay 1/12 of the uninsured motor vehicle fee.

You can apply for a trip permit at any customer service center or via DMV's Online Transactions - Trip Permit.