OA 447 Irrevocable Letter of Credit – Fillable PDF Form

The OA 447 is the Irrevocable Letter of Credit required by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for certain for‑hire motor carrier operations. It serves as a financial guarantee in place of a surety bond, allowing carriers to obtain operating authority for contract passenger services.

What Is the OA 447 Form?

Form OA 447 is issued by the Virginia DMV and must be completed by any motor carrier that needs a letter of credit instead of a $25,000 surety bond. The form includes details about the carrier, the credit provider, and the amount of credit being pledged.

How to Complete OA 447 Online

Instead of printing and hand‑filling the PDF, you can fill it out instantly with Formize’s PDF Filler:

• Click the "Fill out this form" button on this page.
• Wait a few seconds while the Formize PDF Filler app loads.
• Enter the required information in each field – the interface guides you through every section.
• Save the completed form to your device or submit it directly to the Virginia DMV portal if you have an account.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Leaving fields blank: Every field marked with an asterisk (*) is mandatory.
• Incorrect credit amount: The letter‑of‑credit amount must match the DMV’s minimum requirement for your operation type.
• Mismatched names: Ensure the carrier name on OA 447 matches exactly the name on your registration documents.
• Out‑of‑date signatures: Use a current, legible signature; electronic signatures are accepted when using Formize.

Where to Submit the Completed Form

After saving the filled PDF, submit it through one of the following methods:

• Upload via the Virginia DMV Motor Carrier Services portal.
• Mail to: Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, Motor Carrier Services, 2020 West Broad St., Richmond, VA 23220.
• Hand‑deliver to any DMV Motor Carrier Services office.

Download the Fillable PDF

If you prefer to work offline, you can download the official OA 447 PDF below and open it with any PDF editor.

Download OA 447 – Irrevocable Letter of Credit (PDF)