Form DSD 27 A at a glance
What it is: DSD 27 A (08/25/2015) is the Permission for Use of Dealer or Transport Plate on Trucks or Tractor Trucks.
Who signs: Under DEALER CERTIFICATION, the DEALERSHIP REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE is entered with the DATE (mm/dd/yyyy).
Motor vehicle dealers use this form to allow bona fide prospective purchasers or their authorized agent to use a dealer or transport plate on trucks or tractor trucks, that may be laden, for a period of 3 days or 750 miles, whichever occurs first.
A filled-in Form DSD 27 A example: a dealer permits a dealer plate on a tractor truck
How to fill out Form DSD 27 A, box by box
Assigned operator information
Under ASSIGNED OPERATOR INFORMATION, enter the FULL LEGAL NAME as (last) (first) (middle) (suffix).
Under ASSIGNED OPERATOR INFORMATION, enter the STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE and ZIP CODE.
Under ASSIGNED OPERATOR INFORMATION, enter the TELEPHONE NUMBER, FAX NUMBER and EMAIL ADDRESS.
Vehicle information
Under VEHICLE INFORMATION, enter the VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN), VEHICLE YEAR, VEHICLE MAKE and VEHICLE MODEL.
Plate information
Under PLATE INFORMATION, enter the DATE ISSUED as mm/dd/yyyy and the TIME ISSUED, then mark AM or PM.
Under PLATE INFORMATION, enter the DATE EXPIRES as mm/dd/yyyy, the TIME EXPIRES, marking AM or PM, and the VEHICLE MILEAGE AT ISSUANCE.
Dealer plate or transport plate
For a DEALER PLATE, enter the DEALER PLATE NUMBER; for a TRANSPORT PLATE, enter the TRANSPORT PLATE NUMBER.
Dealer certification
Under DEALER CERTIFICATION, in accordance with Virginia Law, the plate is approved/authorized to be used for 3 days or 750 miles (whichever occurs first). Note: Dealer License Plates or Transport Plates may not be used on the same truck or tractor truck by the same prospective purchaser for a period of 60 days.
Under DEALER CERTIFICATION, the DEALERSHIP REPRESENTATIVE certifies and affirms, under penalty of perjury, that all information presented in this form is true and correct, that any documents presented to DMV are genuine, and that the information included in all supporting documentation is true and accurate. Knowingly making a false statement or representation on this form is a criminal violation.
Under DEALER CERTIFICATION, print the DEALERSHIP NAME and enter the DEALER CERTIFICATE NUMBER.
Print the DEALERSHIP REPRESENTATIVE NAME, then enter the DEALERSHIP REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE and the DATE (mm/dd/yyyy).
More rules for Form DSD 27 A
Instructions (back of form): the dealer completes the form and makes a copy.
Dealer issues original form to assigned operator. Original form must be in the immediate possession of the person operating or authorized to operate the truck or tractor truck.
The dealer retains the copy for 5 years. Dealer retained copies are subject to inspection by law enforcement and authorized representatives of the Department of Motor Vehicles or the Motor Vehicle Dealer Board.
Sources
[1] Form DSD 27 A (08/25/2015), Permission for Use of Dealer or Transport Plate on Trucks or Tractor Trucks, Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (the Official source link on this page).