Complying with a Citation or Summons for a Vehicle

If you have received a citation or summons for a vehicle registration, you can avoid a court appearance by following the steps below:

1. Obtain the proper registration or current license plates for your vehicle(s)
   • Payment of all personal property taxes assessed or assessable may be required before a county vehicle registration or current license plates may be obtained. To pay these taxes you must contact the Treasurer of Chesterfield County.
2. It is possible to avoid appearing in court by obtaining a valid registration and presenting evidence of this to the License Inspector within the time frame indicated on the summons letter by using any of the methods below:
   • By Phone - If you paid your tax bill using the Treasurer’s telephone or online payment options, you will receive a confirmation number at the completion of the transaction(s). You may call us at 804-748-1229 and provide your name, vehicle information and the confirmation number.
   • By Email - If you paid your tax bill using the Treasurer’s telephone or online payment options, you will receive a confirmation number at the completion of the transaction(s). You may email the License Inspector and provide your name, vehicle information and the confirmation number.
   • By Fax - You may fax a copy of your transaction to 804-796-9695.
3. Once we verify that the registration has been issued by the Chesterfield County Treasurer and should you request one, we will provide a Compliance Form for your records.