Form DSD 4. Dealer Application for 30-Day Temporary/5-Day Transport Plates - Virginia

Form DSD 4 - Dealer Application for 30-Day Temporary/5-Day Transport Plates is utilized by motor vehicle dealers in Virginia to request the purchase of temporary registration or transport plates. These plates allow dealers to legally operate and transport vehicles that are not yet registered for regular use.

The parties involved in this form are motor vehicle dealers in Virginia and the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. The form consists of sections where the dealer must provide their business information, including their dealership name, address, and contact details. Additionally, the form requires vehicle-specific information, such as the vehicle identification number (VIN), make, model, and year, for each vehicle they need temporary plates for.

Important fields in this form include the dealer's business information, vehicle details, and the desired type of temporary plates (30-Day Temporary or 5-Day Transport Plates). The form may also include instructions for filling out the application correctly and ensuring that all necessary information is provided accurately.

For example, a motor vehicle dealer purchases several used cars from an auction out of state and needs to transport them to their dealership in Virginia. To legally transport these vehicles, the dealer completes Form DSD 4, providing the necessary information for each vehicle. Once approved, the dealer receives the temporary plates, allowing them to transport the vehicles without violating registration laws.

Related forms or alternatives to this form may include the Temporary Transport Certificate (Form DSD 5A) for issuing a temporary certificate to transport a vehicle to a specific location within Virginia, or the Application for Factory/Distributor Plates (Form DSD 6) used by automotive manufacturers to apply for factory or distributor plates. However, these forms serve different purposes and cater to specific situations in the motor vehicle industry.