Virginia department of motor vehicles near me

DMV Select Services are offered through the Commissioner of Revenue's Office. These services are open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. As a DMV Select location, we can process the following transactions:

  • Dealer title and registration transactions
  • Handicapped parking placards
  • Address changes - that do not involve issuance of a driver's license or ID card
  • Overload permits
  • Returned checks - full payments only
  • Special and personalized license plate orders
  • Titles - original (with or without liens), substitute, replacements, title maintenance (change information on title records)
  • Transcripts - vehicle, driver
  • Trip permits
  • Vehicle registrations - originals, renewals, transfers, re-issues and surrender of plates
  • Voter registration applications

We cannot issue driver's licenses (original licenses, renewals or replacements) and we cannot conduct driver license tests. Customers must go to a regular DMV branch for those services.

DMV 2 GO

The Department of Motor Vehicles' (DMV) mobile customer service center, called DMV 2 Go, visits the Hanover County Courthouse complex.

This full service office provides all DMV transactions including applying for and renewing driver's licenses, ID cards and Virginia's new veterans ID card. Road and knowledge tests are available, and applicants may get their pictures taken. To determine when DMV 2 Go will be in your area, please visit the DMV 2 Go calendar page.

You are encouraged to research and bring the required documents to complete your transactions. To determine what documents are needed, use the interactive document guide at the DMV Now website.

Virginia may be for lovers, but our DMV office finder is for lovers of simplicity.

Everything you want to know about finding your nearest DMV office, how to contact your DMV, or what your DMV hours are can be found by entering your zip code above or clicking on your county below.

Read below to find more information on the specific services you can expect to take care of during your time at the VA Department of Motor Vehicles.

VA DMV Services

The Virginia DMV can help you handle all manner of driving- and vehicle-related paperwork, including:

  • Driving permits.
  • Driver's licenses for:
    • Teens.
    • Adults.
    • Commercial drivers.
    • Motorcycle riders.
  • State ID cards.
  • Vehicle registration.
  • Titles.
  • License plates.

Find your county below or enter your zip code above to figure out the closest DMV location to you.

Save Yourself Time in Line

Before you head out the door, make sure you need to take the trip at all. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles also has a number of online services available to help you finish your business without ever leaving home.

If you do indeed need to visit your local DMV branch, first see if you can make an appointment for your service, and skip ahead of the standby line.

Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles

  • General inquiries: (804) 497-7100
  • Hearing impaired callers: (800) 828-1120

The DMV phone center is available:

  • Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Saturday: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Mailing Address:

Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
P.O. Box 27412
Richmond, VA 23269

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Can I go to DMV without appointment in Virginia?

Virginia DMV now offering appointments, walk-ins Monday through Friday.

What are two proofs of Virginia residency?

Proving Your Virginia Residency You must visit a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) customer service center and present documentation to prove your Virginia residency such as a utility bill, lease agreement, payroll check stub or original bank statement.

Do I need an appointment to return tags in Virginia?

Drop off your plates at a customer service center. No appointment is necessary. You may be eligible for a refund on the cost of registration fees for this vehicle. Use DMV's Online Plate Surrender to report the surrender of your plates.

How do I get my MVR in Virginia?

Online — visit the Virginia DMV website (there is an $8 fee) In person — visit any customer service center, present your identification card and $8 fee. By mail — Send a written request including your full name, address, social security number, the reason you want your request and $8 to the following address.