Virginia Boating Information
Registration Questions:(877) 898-2628
Boating Registration Website:http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/boating/registration/
State Tax Department Website:http://www.tax.virginia.gov
Registration Grace Period (Days):90 days
Boat Sales & Use Tax Rate:2%
Credit For Tax Paid In Another State:Yes
State Decal Required For Documented Vessel:No
Boat Titles Issued:Yes
Notes:$2,000 Maximum Sales Tax; State decal for documented vessels is available upon request.

State Fuel Tax Refunds:
All recreational boaters can apply for a $0.175 per-gallon refund of the state sales tax on highway gasoline, and a $0.16 per-gallon refund on state tax on highway diesel fuel. To qualify, one must purchase at least 5 gallons of fuel per purchase. The refund is available to everyone who applies, not just VA residents.

The forms can be found at any Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) office in Virginia. Click here to download a refund application online, and search for form TS217. For more information, call (804) 367-1831 or (800) 823-8357.

We do not have any boating issues to report for Virginia at this time. If you have a boating related alert please email us at GovtAffairs@BoatUS.com

Virginia Boating Issues Archive
For specific questions about boating issues or BoatUS Government Affairs, please e-mail the department at GovtAffairs@BoatUS.com

Virginia Boating Alerts:

We do not have any current state alerts at this time. If you have a boating related issue please email us at GovtAffairs@BoatUS.com