Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles

Welcome!

Need to visit DMV? Most services can be conducted online or by mail, but, if you need to visit a DMV Connect, you need to schedule an appointment. DMV Connects operate by appointment only. At a DMV Customer service center, you can either make an appointment or walk-in without an appointment. Walk-in service will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis, based on type of transaction; customers should anticipate wait times.

Appointments are available for the following specific services which generally necessitate in-person service:

  • Original driver's licenses
  • Original commercial driver's licenses
  • REAL ID
  • Replacement driver's license for a name change
  • Original and renewal ID cards
  • ID card replacements for a name change
  • Original and replacement disable placards
  • HAZMAT fingerprinting (Certain customer service
    centers only; not available with DMV Connect)
  • Original and substitute titles (Drop-off service for
    original titles is an alternative to an appointment. Titles processed via DMV
    Connect will arrive by mail.) https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/vehicles/#title_app_d.
  • Original and transfer of vehicle registrations (no title)
  • Vital Records (not available with DMV Connects)
  • Compliance/Reinstatement of Driving Privileges to include insurance payment plan set-up
  • Payment Plan: Monthly Installment Payment
  • Knowledge testing for learner's permits and business partners
  • Road Testing (not available with DMV Connect)

Customers who need to conduct other transactions should do so via dmvNOW.com or by mail, or visit on a walk-in-only day. This chart shows you how to do your transaction from the comfort and protection of your own home.

For customers who need in-person service for one of the transactions above, please schedule an appointment below. The appointment must be in the name of the person receiving services.

Customers are limited to one appointment per person. If you have more than one transaction, please make a multiple services appointment which allows for up to three transactions. If more than one appointment is made by the same person, all subsequent appointments will be cancelled.

Customers who arrive late may need to reschedule. Please provide your cell phone number when you make your appointment; we may text you updates on the day of your appointment.

  • Driver's License and Identification Card Services

    • Compliance/Reinstatement of Driving Privileges

      *Reinstate driving privileges
      *Obtain points and violation information
      *Obtain medical information
      *Apply for restricted driving privileges
      *Request a compliance summary
      *Establish a payment plan
      *Comply with insurance requirements

    • Driver's License and ID Card Services, no testing required

      *Driver's License/CDL/ID Card Original (no testing required)
      * Driver's License/ID Card Replacement
      * Driver's License/ID Card Renewal
      * Compliance/Reinstatement of Driving Privileges
      * Payment Plan Set up or payment
      * REAL ID

    • Driver's License/CDL/ID Card: Original Issuance-For customers who don't require testing

      *Apply for your first Virginia driver's license, commercial driver's license or ID card, including customers new to Virginia (Customers applying for their first Virginia driver's license, CDL or ID card may choose to get a REAL ID.)

    • Driver's License/ID Card: Replacement

      *Update the name on your credential.

    • Driver's License/ID Card: Renewal

      *Renew your expiring driver's license or ID card (Customers may upgrade to a REAL ID when it is time to renew their credential. Please ensure you bring the correct documents by visiting dmvNOW.com/REALID.)

    • Payment Plan: Monthly Installment Payment

      *Make monthly payment on established payment plan. (If you need to establish a new payment plan. please select the appointment type for Compliance/Reinstatement of Driving Privileges.

    • HAZMAT Fingerprint/Background Check

      *Apply for or renew a commercial driver's license with a HAZMAT endorsement.

    Vehicle Services

    • Title and Registration (Monday, Wednesday, Friday Appointments)

      *Title and register a recently purchased or leased vehicle in Virginia. *Transfer your title and registration from another state to Virginia. *Apply for an original registration for a vehicle you own. *Transfer an existing registration ...

    • Title: Substitute Title

      *Remove deceased owner from current title.
      *Remove lien from current title.
      *Request a correction to information on current title.

    • Original or Transfer Vehicle Registration Only-No Title

      *Apply for an original registration for a vehicle you own.
      *Transfer an existing registration to a different vehicle you own.

    • Title with or without registration - title will be mailed

    • Disabled Parking Placard

      *Apply for an original disabled parking placard.
      *Obtain a replacement disabled parking placard.

    Multiple Services Needed During Appointment

    • New to Virginia- Driver's License and Vehicle Titling and Registration

      *More than one transaction which could include transferring driver's license or obtaining a REAL ID and vehicle title and registration *Maximum of three transactions per appointment * You cannot do a knowledge or road test with this app ...

    • Multiple Services Needed During an Appointment (Monday, Wednesday, Friday appointments)

      *More than one transaction which could include transferring driver's license or obtaining a REAL ID and vehicle title and registration *Maximum of three transactions per appointment * You cannot do a knowledge or road test with this app ...

    • Multiple Services Needed During a Mobile Visit

      *More than one transaction which could include transferring driver's license or obtaining a REAL ID and vehicle title and registration *Maximum of three transactions per appointment * You cannot do a knowledge or road test with this app ...

    Road Skills Testing

    • Driver's License Road Test (Behind the Wheel Testing)

      MAKE SURE YOU HAVE COMPLETED YOUR KNOWLEDGE TEST AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS BEFORE SCHEDULING Road skills testing at DMV is available to Virginia residents age 18 and older who have first passed their knowledge exam (computer). Those unde ...

    Vital Records

    • Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Certificate

      *Purchase a certified copy of a Virginia birth, marriage, divorce or death certificate.

    Knowledge Testing

    • Knowledge Testing - Connect

      Passenger Vehicle for Learner's Permit or Original Driver's License - Computer based only

    • Knowledge Testing - Connect Roanoke

      PLEASE CHECK EMAIL FOR INSTRUCTION TO COMPLETE REGISTRATION Passenger Vehicle for Learner's Permit or Original Driver's License - Computer based only

    • Knowledge Test: Passenger Vehicle or Motorcycle Only for Learner's Permit or Original License (Computer)

      *Test your knowledge of traffic signs, motor vehicle laws and safe driving techniques in a computer-based test.

    • Knowledge Test: Commercial Vehicle Only for a Learner's Permit or License (Computer)

      *Test your familiarity with the operation of commercial vehicles, motor vehicle laws and safe driving techniques in a computer-based test.

    • Knowledge Test: Dealer Operator, Salesperson, Escort or Pesticide Applicator Certification (Computer)