Form AV-10V is the application an owner uses to claim a property tax exemption for a motor vehicle, published by Durham County Tax Administration among its property tax relief applications. It is one of the Durham County property tax forms, and it asks you to describe the vehicle and state the charitable, religious, educational or other use on which the claim rests. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the original PDF is published by the county.
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What is AV-10V?
Application for Motor Vehicle Property Tax Exemption (AV-10V) is the form on which the owner of a motor vehicle claims exemption from property taxes, identifying the vehicle and the use or purpose that supports the claim. The printed title on the form is "Application for Motor Vehicle Exemption", and the revision mark printed on it is 6-11.
The form cites G.S. 105–330.3: every owner of property claiming exemption or exclusion from property taxes must demonstrate that the property meets the statutory requirements for exemption or classification. The form also says that claims for exemption or exclusion of personal property must be filed with the assessor of the county in which the property is located.
The form has four blocks: the year, county and city or town at the top; the owner's name and address; a complete description of the vehicle (tag number, date of purchase, make/model, year and VIN); and the basis for the claim, with boxes for Charitable, Religious, Educational and Other. An affirmation, signature, phone number, title and date follow, and the form ends with an APPROVED box marked YES or NO.
Durham County Tax Administration lists AV-10V under Property Tax Relief Applications. The same list includes a separate general form, AV-10, Application for Property Tax Exemption or Exclusion. AV-10V is the version made for motor vehicles.
Who needs to file AV-10V?
The owner of a motor vehicle who is claiming exemption from property taxes on that vehicle uses Form AV-10V. The form states that every owner of property claiming exemption or exclusion must demonstrate that the property meets the statutory requirements, and it asks you to name the use or purpose behind the claim: charitable, religious, educational or other.
- Owners claiming an exemption: complete the owner and vehicle blocks and check the basis that applies.
- Authorized representatives: the signature line reads "Signature of owner or authorized representative", and there is a separate Title line, so a representative may sign for the owner.
- Owners in another county: the form says personal property claims are filed with the assessor of the county where the property is located. This page covers the Durham County Tax Administration version of the form.
The form describes no income, age or ownership thresholds. If your situation is not a motor vehicle exemption, the county's forms page lists other applications, including AV-10 for exemptions or exclusions generally; call the Tax Administration at 919-560-0350 if you are unsure which one applies.
When to file AV-10V
File Form AV-10V when you are claiming a property tax exemption for a motor vehicle that you own. The form prints no due date, so no separate deadline is stated on it. Because it records a Year at the top, complete it for the year in which you are claiming the exemption.
The county's forms list also includes a separate request titled "Request for Approval of Property Tax Exemption, Exclusion, or Deferral Due to Showing of Good Cause for Failure to Make a Timely Application", which shows that timeliness matters for exemption claims. To confirm the timing that applies to your vehicle, contact Durham County Tax Administration at 919-560-0350, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM.
How to fill out AV-10V
Enter the year and location
At the top, fill in the Year box for the claim, then the County and the City or Town where the vehicle is located.
Enter the owner's name
Under Name of Owner, write the name of the person or organization that owns the vehicle.
Enter the owner's address
In the Address box, give the owner's complete address.
Enter tag number and purchase date
Under "Give complete description of property", fill in Tag Number and Date of Purchase.
Describe the vehicle
Enter the Make/Model, the model Year and the Vin Number exactly as they appear on the vehicle's registration or title.
Choose the basis for exemption
Answer "Upon what use or purpose do you base this claim for exemption?" by checking Charitable, Religious, Educational or Other.
Read the affirmation
The affirmation states, under penalties prescribed by law, that the information is true and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief, and is made to exempt the described property from taxation.
Sign and complete the signature block
The owner or an authorized representative signs on Signature of owner or authorized representative, then enters a Phone Number, a Title (for a representative) and the Date.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check the vehicle details, the box checked for the basis and the signature. The APPROVED YES/NO box is part of the printed form and has no instruction for the applicant, so leave it unless the Tax Administration tells you otherwise. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and submit it as described under How to submit.
How to submit AV-10V
The form says that claims for exemption or exclusion of personal property must be filed with the assessor of the county in which the property is located. For a vehicle located in Durham County, that means Durham County Tax Administration; the form names no other channel, address or portal.
- In person or by mail: Durham County Tax Administration lists its main office at 201 East Main Street, 3rd Floor, Administration Bldg. II, Durham, NC 27701, open 8:30 AM-5:00 PM. Confirm with the office whether it takes applications by mail before you send one.
- By phone for questions: 919-560-0350.
Sign and date the application before you send it. Neither the form nor the county's forms list states a fee, an attachment requirement or a processing time for AV-10V, so ask the Tax Administration if you need those details. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the county's channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Filing the application with an assessor outside the county where the vehicle is located; the form says personal property claims go to the assessor of that county.
- Giving an incomplete description of the vehicle; the form asks for a complete description, including tag number, date of purchase, make/model, year and VIN.
- Leaving the basis for the claim unmarked instead of checking Charitable, Religious, Educational or Other.
- Submitting the form unsigned; the affirmation is made under penalties prescribed by law and requires the signature of the owner or an authorized representative.
- Signing as a representative without entering a title on the Title line.
- Omitting the phone number or the date next to the signature.
- Using AV-10V for property that is not a motor vehicle; the county lists a separate general form, AV-10, for other exemption or exclusion claims.
Frequently asked questions
What is Form AV-10V used for?
Form AV-10V is the application for exemption of a motor vehicle from property taxes. You describe the vehicle and check the charitable, religious, educational or other use that supports your claim, then sign an affirmation. Durham County Tax Administration lists it under Property Tax Relief Applications.
Where do I file the motor vehicle exemption application in Durham County?
The form says claims for personal property exemption are filed with the assessor of the county where the property is located, so for a vehicle in Durham County, with Durham County Tax Administration, 201 East Main Street, 3rd Floor, Administration Bldg. II, Durham, NC 27701. Call 919-560-0350 to confirm accepted delivery methods.
What information do I need to complete Form AV-10V?
You need the owner's name and address, the vehicle's tag number, date of purchase, make/model, model year and VIN, the use you base the claim on (charitable, religious, educational or other), and a phone number. The owner or an authorized representative must sign and date the form.
Can I fill out Form AV-10V online?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file the application; you submit it to Durham County Tax Administration through the county's channels.
Can someone sign Form AV-10V for me?
Yes, an authorized representative may sign. The signature line reads "Signature of owner or authorized representative" and the form has a Title line for the representative's title. The form does not say what proof of authority is needed, so ask the Tax Administration.
Is there a deadline for the AV-10V exemption application?
No due date is printed on Form AV-10V. The county's forms list includes a separate request for approval when a timely application was not made, so confirm the timing for your vehicle with Durham County Tax Administration at 919-560-0350.
What is the difference between AV-10V and AV-10?
AV-10V is the Application for Motor Vehicle Exemption, made for vehicles. Durham County also lists AV-10, Application for Property Tax Exemption or Exclusion, as a separate form under Property Tax Relief Applications. Use AV-10V when your claim is for a motor vehicle.
Is there a fee to file Form AV-10V?
The form and the county's forms list do not state a fee for AV-10V. If you want to confirm that nothing is owed with your application, call Durham County Tax Administration at 919-560-0350.
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