How much will the DMV tax me?

Sales tax and DMV payment?

• We are a military family and are stationed in Norfolk Va but are originally from NY. We bought a car in va and wont be able to register it in NY since we wont be going there anytime soon. I went to get it registered in Va and they charged me the title fee, registration fee and sales tax of almost $250. After I paid it, someone told me that they dont charge military sales tax at the DMV because Va is not our "home state" and that NY is. So my question is will I be able to get my money back for the tax? 2 miliatry people told me that and not that i dont believe them but I just dont want to go to the DMV again and wait on line for 2 hours. They said I would have to get the registration changed over to his name sicne he the military member. But what about the title? The title and registration were in my name. What do i ahve to do?

• Answer:

  If you do the DMV stuff yourself, then all you have to do is get a "in Lieu of tax" form (your unit secretary should have it or know who has it) to take to the DMV and be exempted from most of the charges. The form has to be notarized be your base legal office who will check your LES to find out what state you are a resident of. The form will also list your car information ie VIN Number, year, make, model etc. The unit commander can sign the renewal form each year after the initial notarized form is submited to the DMV. If the dealership does all the paperwork for it, then you are kinda outta luck for that first time. And since its already paid, the DMV is not going to give you your money back. Better luck next year.