Pay Online by Credit Card

Credit Card Information

• You may pay your Car Taxes over the Internet with your VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express credit card.

• Payment is considered on-time as long as submission is made by the due date.

• Credit card company by-laws require the Department of Tax Administration (DTA) to use a third party to process credit card payments for VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express. DTA uses a third party processor named Govolution to process credit card payments for Car Taxes. Govolution will charge a processing fee of 2.5% on the total amount paid. This fee is authorized by State law.

• Pay now by Credit Card, or call 703-222-8234 for more information.

• You may also pay Car Taxes by credit card over the telephone by calling 703-222-6740.

Frequently Asked Questions Reqarding Third Party Processors

Important Note for Payment of Delinquent Taxes: The Fairfax County Department of Tax Administration (DTA) may have placed a 'Hold' against your DMV registration because of delinquent taxes. It may take up to 5 business days before your account is updated to reflect payments made to our credit card processor, Govolution.

• If you are paying well in advance of renewing your state vehicle registration, you can pay by credit card and any existing DMV 'Hold' will be released automatically within the next two weeks.

• If you need the immediate release of a DMV registration 'Hold', you may make payment by Credit Card now. However, you must also contact DTA after 24 hours to verify that your account is clear and obtain a release.

• Remember, DTA must collect the $20 fee before a DMV 'Hold' can be released.
  

If you experience any problems, please call the Department of Tax Administration at 703-222-8234.