The Servicemember Vehicle Tax Exemption Request is the form the Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue uses to exempt the vehicles of eligible active duty servicemembers from personal property tax under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). It is one of the Loudoun County property tax forms, and it applies to servicemembers who live in Loudoun County because of military orders but keep their legal domicile in another state or territory. On FillingPDF you can fill out the form online and download or print the completed PDF; the county publishes the original at loudoun.gov and receives the request through its own channels.
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What is PPA8-0626?
The Servicemember Vehicle Tax Exemption Request is the form active duty servicemembers use to ask the Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue to exempt their vehicles from personal property tax under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.
The county's general information says the form is for an active duty member of the United States Armed Forces who resides in Loudoun County because of military orders while maintaining legal domicile in a state or territory other than Virginia. Vehicles titled only in the name of a non-military spouse, or jointly with one, also qualify when the spouse is in Virginia to be with the servicemember in compliance with their military orders and both share the same residence. Vehicles registered with other owners are not eligible.
The request has two parts to complete: Servicemember Information and Spouse Information (required if the vehicle is titled in the spouse's name or jointly with the servicemember). It also contains an attachment checklist and a certification that the information is complete and accurate.
Leased vehicles are handled differently. Vehicles leased by the qualifying servicemember or spouse receive reduced taxes on part of their assessed value, shown on the personal property tax bill. That relief is for personal use vehicles only, and the county says no application is required for it. The form carries the code PPA8-0626 in its footer.
Who needs to file PPA8-0626?
An active duty member of the United States Armed Forces files this request if the member lives in Loudoun County because of military orders and keeps legal domicile in a state or territory other than Virginia, and wants exemption from personal property tax on a vehicle.
- Servicemember's spouse: a non-military spouse completes and signs the Spouse Information section and the certification when seeking exemption for a vehicle titled in their name alone or jointly with the servicemember. The spouse must be in Virginia to be with the servicemember in compliance with military orders, and both must have the same residence.
- Other owners: vehicles registered with other owners are not eligible.
- Leased vehicles: the county states that leased personal use vehicles receive the reduced taxes without an application, so this request is not needed for that relief.
- Servicemembers who separate: exemption no longer applies after separation. They report it to the Commissioner of the Revenue within 60 days of the separation date and provide a copy of their DD-214.
When to file PPA8-0626
Submit the request when you are an eligible active duty servicemember living in Loudoun County under military orders and want a vehicle exempted from personal property tax. The form prints no filing deadline of its own.
The one timing rule printed concerns separation. Servicemembers who separate from the military should report the separation to the Commissioner of the Revenue within 60 days of the date of separation, with a copy of the DD-214. The exemption stops applying, and vehicles are subject to personal property tax beginning on the date of separation.
For staff help before filing, the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, closed federal holidays, and encourages appointments to reduce wait time.
Documents you need
- Current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES): provide a copy with the request.
- Vehicle Registration(s): provide a copy for each vehicle for which exemption is sought.
- Military ID for the servicemember: provide a copy.
- Marriage Certificate or spouse's military ID: provide a copy, only if you are married.
- Military Orders: provide a copy showing the orders under which you reside in Loudoun County.
- DD-214: provide a copy only when reporting separation from active duty to the Commissioner of the Revenue.
How to fill out PPA8-0626
Enter servicemember identity details
Under Servicemember Information, write your Full Legal Name, SSN and Loudoun Street Address. The City/State/Zip line already shows VA.
Add domicile and mailing addresses
Enter your Domicile Street Address with City/State/Zip, the state where you maintain legal domicile. Then give your Mailing Street Address and City/State/Zip.
Provide phone and email
Fill in the Phone and Email lines so the Commissioner of the Revenue can reach you.
State your voting, tax and license states
Enter the state where you most recently registered to vote, filed an income tax return and were issued a driver's license.
Complete the spouse section if needed
Fill in the Spouse Information column only if the vehicle is titled in the spouse's name or jointly with you. Repeat the same name, SSN, address, contact and state lines for the spouse.
Check the attachment boxes
Mark each document you are enclosing: Leave and Earnings Statement, Vehicle Registration(s), Military ID, Marriage Certificate or spouse's military ID (if married) and Military Orders. Provide copies, not originals.
Sign and date the certification
Read the certification, then sign and date on the Servicemember's Signature line. The spouse signs on the Spouse's Signature line if they own or co-own a vehicle for which exemption is sought.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check every line and attachment box, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Assemble the package with your document copies and submit it through one of the channels described under How to submit.
How to submit PPA8-0626
You can submit the request in person, by upload or by mail to the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue.
- In person: Leesburg, 1 Harrison Street SE, 1st Floor; or Sterling, 46000 Center Oak Plaza. Staff help is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, closed federal holidays; the office encourages scheduling an appointment.
- Upload: loudoun.gov/COR-Upload. The county's forms page says completed forms containing sensitive personal identifying information should go through the secure Document Upload Portal, and this form asks for Social Security numbers.
- By mail: COR/Personal Property, PO Box 8000, Leesburg, VA 20177-9804.
Include copies, not originals, of the documents on the attachment checklist. They become records of the office and are not returned to you. For questions, email [email protected] or call 703-777-0260. The county's online forms are at loudoun.gov/COR-Forms. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Sending original documents instead of copies; the instructions ask for copies, and what you provide becomes a county record that is not returned.
- Leaving out the Spouse Information section and spouse signature when the vehicle is titled in the spouse's name or jointly with the servicemember.
- Seeking exemption for a vehicle registered with other owners; the form says such vehicles are not eligible.
- Omitting one of the listed attachments, such as the Leave and Earnings Statement, vehicle registration or military orders.
- Forgetting the marriage certificate or spouse's military ID when married.
- Filing this request for a leased personal use vehicle, which the county says needs no application.
- Not reporting separation from active duty within 60 days, or leaving out the DD-214 copy.
- Signing the certification without confirming the information is complete and accurate; the form notes signing a tax return one does not believe true is a misdemeanor (Virginia Code §58.1-11).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Servicemember Vehicle Tax Exemption Request?
It is the Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue form used to request exemption from vehicle personal property taxes under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. It is for active duty servicemembers living in Loudoun County because of military orders while keeping legal domicile in another state or territory.
Who qualifies for a Loudoun County property tax exemption on a vehicle?
An active duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces residing in Loudoun County under military orders with domicile outside Virginia qualifies. A non-military spouse's vehicle also qualifies if the spouse is in Virginia to be with the servicemember and they share a residence. Vehicles registered with other owners are not eligible.
Do I need to attach documents to the exemption request?
Yes. Provide copies of your current Leave and Earnings Statement, vehicle registration(s), military ID, military orders and, if married, a marriage certificate or spouse's military ID. The county keeps these copies and does not return them.
Where do I send the servicemember vehicle tax exemption request?
Submit it in person at 1 Harrison Street SE, 1st Floor, Leesburg or 46000 Center Oak Plaza, Sterling, upload it at loudoun.gov/COR-Upload, or mail it to COR/Personal Property, PO Box 8000, Leesburg, VA 20177-9804.
Do leased vehicles need this request?
No. The county says leased personal use vehicles of a qualifying servicemember or spouse receive reduced taxes on part of their assessed value, shown on the personal property tax bill, and that no application is required for that relief.
What happens to the exemption when I leave the military?
The exemption no longer applies. Report your separation to the Commissioner of the Revenue within 60 days of the separation date with a copy of your DD-214. Vehicles are subject to personal property tax beginning on the date of separation.
Does my spouse have to sign the form?
Only if the spouse owns or co-owns a vehicle for which exemption is sought. In that case the spouse completes the Spouse Information section and signs the certification along with the servicemember.
Can I fill out the Loudoun servicemember exemption request online on FillingPDF?
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 request; you submit it to the Commissioner of the Revenue in person, by upload or by mail.
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