TS 217 (07/25/2014)
Purpose: Use this form to apply for a fuels tax refund on fuel used in boats or watercraft.
Instructions: Follow the instructions on the reverse side of this form. Mail the completed application to DMV, Tax Services
Refund Section, P.O. Box 27422, Richmond, VA 23269-7422. Incomplete applications may not be processed.
Is this boat validly registered with the
Virginia Game and Inland Fisheries?
BULK FUEL STORAGE 1. Do you have a
bulk fuel storage tank(s)?
APPLICANT FULL LEGAL NAME (print) (last) (first) (mi) (suffix)
YES
NO
2. Do you use the fuel in this storage tank(s) for
uses other than in boats or watercraft?
YES
NO
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER/FEIN
ADDRESS
ZIP CODE
STATE
EMAIL ADDRESS
BOAT REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION NUMBER(S) BOAT OWNER NAME (if different from applicant name)
YES
NO If no, attach a copy of the boat registration or Coast Guard certificate.
CITY
BOAT REGISTRATION
FAX NUMBER TELEPHONE NUMBER
APPLICANT/BOAT/WATERCRAFT INFORMATION
CERTIFICATION
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
TITLE
NAME (print)
I certify and affirm that all information presented in this form is true and correct, that any documents I have presented to DMV are genuine, and that the
information included in all supporting documentation is true and accurate. I make this certification and affirmation under penalty of perjury and I understand that
knowingly making a false statement or representation on this form is a criminal violation.
REFUND CODE/GALLONS REFUNDED
DMV USE ONLY
REFUND CODE/GALLONS REFUNDED REFUND CODE/GALLONS REFUNDED REFUND CODE/GALLONS REFUNDED
DATE (mm/dd/yyyy)
FUELS TAX REFUND APPLICATION
FUEL USED IN BOATS OR WATERCRAFT
Save Paper, Go Green!
This form is not required if you apply online at www.dmvNow.com.
FUEL USE/REFUND CLAIMS
Effective July 1, 2013, fuel tax rates may change every six months. Gallons used must be entered in the correct Claim Period so that your
refund is calculated at the proper rate.
Recreational and Pleasure Boats
Claim Period- January 1 - June 30 Diesel Gallons Used
Gasoline Gallons Used Other Gallons Used (indicate fuel type)
BEGIN DATE (mm/dd/yyyy)
END DATE (mm/dd/yyyy)
Claim Period- July 1 - December 31 Diesel Gallons Used
Gasoline Gallons Used Other Gallons Used (indicate fuel type)
BEGIN DATE (mm/dd/yyyy)
END DATE (mm/dd/yyyy)
Commercial Fishing (check all that apply): CrabbingClamming Fishing Oystering
Claim Period- January 1 - June 30 Diesel Gallons Used
Gasoline Gallons Used Other Gallons Used (indicate fuel type)
BEGIN DATE (mm/dd/yyyy)
END DATE (mm/dd/yyyy)
Claim Period- July 1 - December 31 Diesel Gallons Used
Gasoline Gallons Used Other Gallons Used (indicate fuel type)
BEGIN DATE (mm/dd/yyyy)
END DATE (mm/dd/yyyy)
Commercial Watercraft (check all that apply):
ConstructionCharter Ferry Water Taxi
Other (describe):
Claim Period- January 1 - June 30 Diesel Gallons Used
Gasoline Gallons Used Other Gallons Used (indicate fuel type)
BEGIN DATE (mm/dd/yyyy)
END DATE (mm/dd/yyyy)
Claim Period- July 1 - December 31 Diesel Gallons Used
Gasoline Gallons Used Other Gallons Used (indicate fuel type)
END DATE (mm/dd/yyyy)
BEGIN DATE (mm/dd/yyyy)
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INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION
To submit this application online use DMV's website, www.dmvNOW.com. - click "Online Services" - scroll to "Payments and Refunds" - scroll to "Fuels
Tax Refund" and, .
- click "Logon" to access your account and submit your refund application or,
- click "Register for MyFuels Tax Refund Account" to establish "Customer Registration" (a new account) and submit your refund application.
To complete and mail this application, continue to follow the instructions below.
APPLICANT/BOAT/WATERCRAFT INFORMATION SECTION
Complete applicant information and answer the bulk fuel storage questions. If you answered YES to bulk fuel storage question 2 you must submit a fuel
disbursement list. This list must show the date, number of gallons and the vehicle/equipment in which the fuel was used.
Enter boat/watercraft information and answer the boat/watercraft registration question. If the boat/watercraft is not registered with the Virginia Game and
Inland Fisheries, attach a copy of the boat registration or Coast Guard Certification.
FUEL USE AND REFUND CLAIMS
NOTE: Effective July 1, 2013, tax rates for fuel will change every six months (time period). Fuel gallons must be entered into the correct time period to
receive the applicable tax rate refund for that time period.
Check the box(es) that best describes your boat/watercraft use.
For each claim period enter the begin and end date and number of gallons used during the appropriate claim period in the columns under Fuel Type
Used (diesel, gasoline or other).
CERTIFICATION
Read and complete the Certification section. Refunds will not be processed without a signed certification.
FINALIZE
Mail completed application and supporting documents to DMV, Tax Services Refund Section, P. O. Box 27422, Richmond, Virginia 23269-7422. The
postmark date on your mailed application is recorded as the date DMV received your application.
NOTE: First-time refund applicants must include all invoices/tickets/receipts that support their refund claim.
Receipts, tickets, or invoices used to support your refund claim must be dated within the 12 month period preceding the date DMV receives your application.
Invoices/tickets/receipts must meet the following requirements:
must be for fuel purchased in Virginia in amounts of 5 gallons or more and which support the amounts entered on your application
indicate the exact date of purchase (month/day/year)
include the number of gallons and type of fuel purchased
show the amount paid for the fuel
include the seller's name and location address
must be readable - illegible, altered or duplicate invoices/tickets/receipts will not be accepted
must be submitted in date order
credit card receipts must indicate that the transaction was for a fuel purchase and also meet the above requirements
INVOICE/TICKET/RECEIPT REQUIREMENTS
RECORD KEEPING
Invoices/tickets/receipts and fuel disbursement lists (if applicable) that support your application must be retained for 4 years from the date DMV receives
the refund application (Virginia Code § 58.1-2261). You may be requested to provide such documentation to DMV at any time during this 4 year period
either before or after the refund is paid. Failure to provide the requested documentation will result in the denial or reversal of your refund.
DMV CONTACT INFORMATION
DMV DIRECT: (804) 497-7100 TTY (Deaf or hearing impaired only): 1-800-272-9268
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
SECURE EMAIL: www.dmvNOW.com, Home page click "contact Us", scroll down to "Email", click "Secure Online Form"