Shipping Vehicle

Military members are authorized one Personally Operated Vehicle (POV) shipment at government expense. If married to another military member, then each are entitled to ship a POV at government expense.

The Transportation Management Office at your losing base will provide you with instructions on how to ship your Privately Owned Vehicle (POV). Service members are authorized to ship one vehicle at government expense.

Ship your POV 6-8 weeks before your departure. You’ll find it important to have one or more POVs (depending on your family size and needs) as much of the housing, grocery stores, and community centers all located off-base.

To ship your POV overseas, you will need to drop off your vehicle at a Vehicle Processing Center (VPC). To make appointments, learn about shipping, or track your POV shipment, visit PCS My POV.

1. Make an appointment online to drop off your POV
2. Clean and prepare your car for drop off
   • Bring all necessary documents to your appointment:
   • 2 Copies of your shipping forms1 copy of your PCS Orders
   • Military or valid government ID
   • Proof of vehicle ownership, vehicle must be in DoD member’s name
   • Power of Attorney (POA) if DoD Member is not present for POV drop off
3. Complete pre-inspection at VPC entrance gate
4. Check-in at VPC to have your documents reviewed
5. Complete vehicle inspection with VPC inspector.
   The inspection form is your proof as to the condition of your vehicle prior to shipment. Ensure that it is accurate. Don’t feel rushed by inspectors.
6. Keep your shipping summary and inspection forms – you’ll need them to pick up your vehicle at the overseas VPC.