Virginia Dealer Manual - Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles

Virginia Dealer’s Manual
October 1, 2009
b. You should file the duplicate copy at your dealership.
c. Give original to vehicle owner.
d. Advise the vehicle owner that their copy of the VSA-39 is proof of authority to
transfer plates and must be carried while operating the vehicle.
e. That the permit is valid for 5 days or until the repairs are completed whichever
comes first.
f. The permit may be renewed once, if this vehicle is still undergoing repairs in your
shop.
g. If your customer’s vehicle is still in your shop at the end of the 5-day period, you
may apply for a renewal of the emergency transfer of plates.
h. You may apply for only one renewal.
i. A renewal, like the first permit, is not valid for longer than 5 days.
5.5.2 Applying for Renewal of Emergency Transfer of Plates
a. To apply for a renewal, you should obtain the expiring original copy of the VSA-
39 from the customer.
b. Complete jointly with the vehicle owner a new VSA-39 in duplicate, checking the
Renewal box.
c. When the customer returns the vehicle, be sure to obtain their copy of the VSA-
39, and file it along with the copy you already have, at your dealership.
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