City of Fairfax, VA
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New Vehicle or New Resident?
Within 30 days of moving into the City of Fairfax or obtaining a new vehicle, new residents must obtain a Virginia driver’s license, title and registration (or change their addresses on existing ones) with the state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV); for information, call 804.497.7100 or visit www.dmv.virginia. City Hall offers limited DMV services.
Within 60 days of moving into the city or obtaining a new vehicle, residents must register their vehicles for personal property taxes and vehicle registration fee.
Decals
The City of Fairfax no longer requires decals on vehicles UNLESS you live in a Residential Permit Parking District (RPPD).
A current list and map of RPPDs can be found here.
If you live in a RPPD you must obtain a city vehicle decal. Decals are not required for motorcycles or trailers.