Shipping Your Personal Vehicle
You are only authorized to ship one POV at government expense. If you have more than one vehicle that needs to be shipped, contact your transportation office regarding restrictions and to find out if you must pay an import duty.
Leased Vehicles and Vehicles With Liens
If your vehicle is leased or you have a lien holder, you must have written permission stating they will allow you to take the vehicle overseas.
The written permission must be on the company's letterhead that holds the lien or provides the lease. This letter must also have the following:
A complete description of the vehicle.
The name of the lease or lien holder.
The VIN (vehicle identification number) of the vehicle.
A telephone number to the lien holder or leasing company.
An original signature of a representative of the leasing company or lien holder along with a date it was signed.
The leasing company or lien holder must acknowledgement that return shipment prior to the next permanent change of station is a private matter between the leasing company or lien holder and you.
Preparing Your Vehicle for the Port
Propane tanks may be shipped, but they have to be emptied and certified before you turn your vehicle into the port. The outside should be tagged. You need to have this in writing also, provided to you by a company or individual that has authority to purge tanks. New or empty tanks will meet these requirements.
What You May Leave in Your Vehicle
Only authorized personal articles may remain in your POV when it is turned in for processing. All household items and camping equipment must be removed.
Tools, not to exceed $200 in value;
Items such as jacks, tire irons, tire chains, fire extinguishers, nonflammable tire inflators, first aid kits, jumper cables, and warning triangle/trouble lights;
One spare tire and two snow tires with wheels (either mounted or unmounted);
Portable cribs, children’s car seats, and strollers;
Luggage racks;
Small items such as thermos bottles, bottle warmers, and car cushions if they can be packed entirely within a carton provided by the port; if your POV is going to be containerized at the port, these articles may be placed in the trunk without a carton. Factory or non-factory stereo and speakers in car or trunk but they must be bolted down or permanently fixed as part of the car.
What You Cannot Leave In Your Vehicle
TVs and VCRs, except factory installed;
Accessories not permanently installed;
Flammable or hazardous substances such as waxes, oils, paints, solvents, polishes.
Dispose of these items before you turn in your POV.
Any liquids, for example antifreeze or air fresheners that may be spilled and leave stain.
Any pressurized cans.
Citizen Band radios. Importation and operation of CB radios are prohibited in most overseas areas.
Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in your POV being held at the port of discharge until such equipment has been removed and shipped out of the country. All costs associated with removing
your CB radio from your POV and shipping will be at your expense.
When You Drop-off Your Vehicle
The following items you'll need to have with you when you arrive to drop off your vehicle:
Seven copies of your orders, and any amendments.
U.S. Customs (19CFR192) requires one certified (notarized) and two copies of the original or certified copy of the vehicle title. The title must include the vehicle identification number (VIN).
Provide written approval from leasing company, or lien holder authorizing export.
Ensure your POV contains no more than one-fourth tank of fuel (gasoline or diesel).
Bring a valid driver’s license, proof of ownership (title and registration), and a photo ID.
Contact vehicle processing center prior to shipment if permanent change of station is to a remote area.
Have in your possession a complete set of keys, to include gas cap and wheel lock keys, if necessary, upon delivery to the vehicle processing center. Retain a complete set of duplicate keys and have them with you when you pick up your POV.
Turn off or disconnect installed auto alarm or anti-theft device prior to turn-in.
There must be a signed letter of authorization, simple power of attorney, or other acceptable evidence of agency if vehicle is delivered by someone other than the service member. (Not required of spouse appearing on the PCS orders.)
Destination address and notification address & emergency contact, if any, where you can be notified of your vehicle arrival at destination
Locating your Vehicle
It's 2 am. Do you know where your POV is? Years ago, your guess was as good as anyone's. With the information highway at your fingertips however, you can take the guess work out of locating your POV.
WhereISMyPOV.com is now available to you. Enter your social security number, last name and order number.
Will you not have access to the internet while your vehicle is being shipped? Don't worry, you can call and check on your vehicle too! For a list of vehicle-processing centers, please click here.
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