T. Scott Harris
Commissioner of Revenue

The Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue is a constitutional office of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the County of Hanover. The Commissioner is locally elected every four years and is the chief tax authority for the locality from which they are elected. The Commissioner is responsible for maintaining real estate ownership information and for overseeing the Tax Relief Program and the Land Use Program. The Commissioner is also responsible for accurately assessing all personal and business property, and for overseeing the State income tax filing process in Hanover County.

• Mission Statement
• Office Hours
• Contact Information 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR HANOVER COUNTY CITIZENS REGARDING VEHICLES

On April 13, 2011, the Hanover County Board of Supervisors approved a change in the County Code which eliminated the Hanover County Decal. Citizens no longer are required to display the Hanover County Vehicle Decal on their windshields.

This change in the County Code did NOT eliminate the vehicle filing requirement. If you purchase a vehicle or are a new resident, you are required by Hanover County Code to register the vehicle within 60 days of the date of purchase or the move in date to the county. If you do not register withing the 60 day time period, you will incur a Late Filing Penalty of 5% of the tax or $10, whichever is greater.

Please do not hesitate to call our office at (804) 365-6129 should you have questions.

COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE OFFERS ONLINE REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES

Hanover County citizens wishing to register motor vehicles with the Commissioner of Revenue's office may now do so online. In a continuing effort for improved customer service we have developed an online registration form to assist taxpayers in properly registering their motor vehicles. The new form includes questions regarding vehicles sold or disposed of by the taxpayer that will allow us to ensure accurate personal property billing in the fall.

Once you have completed the registration form, the information will be transmitted to office via email. The vehicle registration information and any information related to vehicle disposals will be entered into the tax administration software system by our staff.

We are committed in our efforts to continue offering improvements and opportunities for you to interact with our office at your convenience. Please do not hesitate to call our office should you have questions or suggestions.

Mission

The mission of the office of the Commissioner of the Revenue is to serve the citizens of Hanover County by:

• Fairly and equitably identifying and assessing all sources of revenue to which the County is entitled according to the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the County of Hanover.
• Actively advocating and promoting programs to minimize the tax burden on our citizens, and assisting taxpayers in participating in tax reduction programs.
• Providing taxpayers with accurate and useful information concerning revenue assessments.
• Providing County officials with accurate and useful information from which decisions can be made to best serve the citizens of Hanover County.
• Providing efficient, effective and courteous service in a timely manner to the citizens of Hanover County.

Office Hours

County office hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Extended hours may be offered at various times during the year.

The Commissioner's Office is located at the Hanover County Courthouse Complex in the Wickham Building. The Real Estate Department is in Room 107 and the Personal Property Department is in the former Board Room. The complex is located on State Route 301, just south of the intersection of State Route 54 and Route 301. Click here for a map.

Contact Information

The Commissioner and his staff are here to assist you. If you don't find the information you need on this site, please contact our office.