How to Obtain Your Driver's License & Voter Registration

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is located south on Rt. 11. Visit the DMV website for directions and more information www.dmvnow.com 

8 Important Steps when moving to Virginia

1) Apply for a Virginia driver's license

2) Obtain a vehicle safety inspection sticker

3) Meet Virginia's emissions inspection standards (your vehicle must meet Virginia's emissions standards when you register it)

4) Meet Virginia's vehicle insurance requirements (your vehicle must be insured when you register it)

5) Title your vehicle in Virginia (do this within 30 days of moving to Virginia)

6) Register your vehicle and acquire license plates (do this within 30 days of moving to Virginia

Application and fees

After you have insured and titled it, register your vehicle at any Virginia DMV customer service center. Your registration fee is determined by:  

• the empty weight or gross weight of your vehicle,
• the type of license plate you purchase (see special license plates section), and
• the period of time, one or two years, you choose to register your vehicle.

Keep the registration card with you whenever you operate the vehicle.

License Plates

DMV will issue you two license plates, two decals showing the expiration date, and a registration card. Place the decals as indicated on the plates. Place the plates on the front and rear of your vehicle so that they are securely fastened and clearly visible. If your vehicle is a motorcycle, DMV will issue you just one license plate for the vehicle.

7) Obtain a local sticker or decal from your locality (Treasurers Office- do this within 30 days of moving to Virginia)

8) Other considerations

Voter registration is available at any DMV office.

If your vehicle has tinted windows, make sure the tinting complies with Virginia's sunshading specifications. DMV is authorized to issue waivers to individuals who have medical conditions requiring restriction from sunlight or bright artificial light.

If you are a male U. S. citizen living in the U. S. or abroad or a male immigrant (permanent resident alien) residing in the U. S., and you are age 18 through 25, you are required to register with the Selective Service System.


Please Note: Requirements are very strict for what you must brng to the DMV when getting a new license plate or driver's license. You can avoid making multiple trips to the DMV by following these tips:

1) Read the list of required documents very carefully
2) Gather your documents in a folder or large envelope
3) Take more information than is required ( i.e. different types of mail)