About Virginia department of motor vehicles
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is the state agency responsible for administering driver's licenses, vehicle registration, and other related services in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The DMV is committed to providing efficient and effective services to its customers while ensuring compliance with state laws and regulations.
One of the primary functions of the Virginia DMV is issuing driver's licenses. The department offers a variety of license types, including standard driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses (CDLs), motorcycle licenses, and learner's permits. In addition to issuing new licenses, the DMV also handles license renewals, replacements for lost or stolen licenses, and changes to personal information such as name or address.
Another important service provided by the Virginia DMV is vehicle registration. All vehicles in Virginia must be registered with the DMV before they can be legally driven on public roads. The department issues license plates and registration stickers that must be displayed on all registered vehicles. Vehicle owners are required to renew their registrations annually and pay any applicable fees.
In addition to these core services, the Virginia DMV also offers a range of online transactions that allow customers to complete many tasks from their own computers or mobile devices. These include renewing a driver's license or vehicle registration online, ordering personalized license plates or special design plates for certain organizations or causes, checking driving records or points balances on a license, scheduling appointments at local DMV offices for in-person transactions such as road tests or CDL exams.
The Virginia DMV has made significant efforts in recent years to improve customer service by reducing wait times at its offices and expanding online services. One example is its "DMV Connect" program which brings select services directly into communities through partnerships with local governments and organizations like libraries or senior centers.
Overall, whether you're a new resident needing your first VA driver’s license/ID card; an existing resident looking for information about registering your vehicle; an out-of-state commercial trucker needing help with IRP/IFTA requirements; OR ANYONE ELSE , you can find what you need here at VA-DMW website!