On what vehicles will I have to pay the vehicle license fee?
Beginning January 1, 2007 all assessed and licensed vehicles in Shenandoah County located outside the incorporated town limits will be subject to a vehicle license fee. Persons residing in one of the 6 incorporated towns should contact their town office for information on decals.

When is the fee due?
The fee will be located on the 1st half Personal Property bill and be due on June 5th.

How much will I pay?
Vehicles - $25.00
Trailers - $15.00
Motorcycles - $18.00

Will I have to pay more if I don't pay by the June 5th deadline?
Yes, a $10.00 penalty will be assessed.

What if I purchase a vehicle after January 1st?
You will be subject to the vehicle license fee only on vehicles owned January 1st. Any vehicle(s) purchased after January 1st and before 12-31 will not be subject to the vehicle license fee for that calendar year.

I plan on moving to Shenandoah County February 15th, 2007, will I pay a fee for 2007?
No, only vehicles assessed and licensed in Shenandoah County, on January 1st, are subject to the vehicle license fee.

I was assessed a vehicle license fee for my car that I sold in March, do I get a refund?
No, all refunds and transfers have been eliminated along with the physical decal.

I am a member of a volunteer Fire/Rescue organization and have previously been allotted one free decal for my service, will I now have to pay the fee for that vehicle?
No. All current exemptions will still be accommodated. This includes POW's & Disabled Veterans.

I have a farm vehicle/national guard vehicle and currently do not pay the full price for the county decal. What vehicle license fee will I have to pay?
The fee you pay will not change. You will be required to present your vehicle registration card and, based on that information, will be granted a reduced fee.

Will I still be able to use the landfill facilities?
Yes. Not having a decal will have no bearing on using the facilities.

I thought that a county decal was proof of payment of taxes. How will you handle the collection of Personal Property taxes without a decal?
Previously, the Treasurer's Office could not enforce the purchase of a county decal. There were citizens who circumvented the process and did not purchase and display the decal. By assessing the vehicle license fee to all licensed and assessed vehicles located outside the town limits, a more equitable process will be in place. The enforcement and collection will be the sole responsibility of the Treasurer. Any persons who are delinquent on taxes/vehicle license fees will be subject to the DMV Vehicle Registration withholding program.

"In September of 2005 I presented to the Board of Supervisors a proposal to eliminate the county decal. After much research and discussion I am pleased that 2006 was the last time Shenandoah County citizens were required to purchase and display a county decal. Beginning January 1, 2007 county residents will no longer have the inconvenience of having to purchase and display a county decal. On this website you will find FAQ's concerning the Vehicle License Fee procedure for the tax year 2007 and beyond. It was my office's desire to eliminate the decal which will result in a more efficient, less frustrating and less time consuming system for our citizens. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have."