For use by the Commonwealth of Virginia, a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia, or the United States.
Tax: the Virginia sales and use tax shall not apply to tangible personal property for use or consumption by this State, any political subdivision, or the United States.
Dealer: a dealer is required to have on file only one Certificate of Exemption, properly executed by the governmental agency buying or leasing under this Certificate.
Boxes: check the appropriate box for the Commonwealth of Virginia, a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia, or the United States.
Taxable services: tangible personal property and taxable services for use or consumption by the United States.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Form ST-12 |
| Form Length | 1 page |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 15 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 3 min |
| Edition | Rev 05/16 |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 2, 2026 |
| Other names | ST-12, ST12, ST 12, Form ST-12, Virginia ST-12, Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Exemption |
| Official source | Form ST-12 (Rev 05/16), Virginia Department of Taxation |
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