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Applying for a Trip Permit

Required Information

Trip permits are vehicle-specific. The following information is required:

  • Applicant’s full name, business address, and phone number
  • Federal Employer Identification Number or Social Security Number (if an individual)
  • Lessor name, if the vehicle is leased
  • License plate number / state of license / expiration date of license
  • Year/make/model of vehicle
  • Vehicle identification number and unit number of the vehicle

Obtaining a Trip Permit

DMV offers three options for obtaining trip permits.

  • Call DMV
  • (804) 249-5130 for details
  • Call one of the following permit services:
  • Comdata Legalization Service: (800) 749-6058
  • Jet Permit Ltd.: (800) 788-0603
  • WCS Permits & Pilot Cars (888) 737-6483
  • Xerofax, Inc.: (800) 853-3762 or (800) 527-6702