The Old Dominion State
New to Virginia?
These steps will give you the information you need to drive on Virginia's highways.
- Apply for a Virginia driver's license
- Obtain a vehicle safety inspection sticker
- Meet Virginia's emissions inspection standards (your vehicle must meet Virginia's emissions standards when you register it)
- Meet Virginia's vehicle insurance requirements (your vehicle must be insured when you register it)
- Title your vehicle in Virginia (do this within 30 days of moving to Virginia)
- Register your vehicle and acquire license plates (do this within 30 days of moving to Virginia)
- Obtain a local sticker or decal from your locality (do this within 30 days of moving to Virginia)