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To renew your vehicle registration and purchase a new license plate go to our Purchase a Plate page to select a personalized message or special plate design. You can renew your registration and purchase new plates all in the same transaction.
You’ll need to register a vehicle if you buy it from a dealer or private seller, or move to a different state. Registrations must be renewed annually. Need to renew? A complete Virginia registration gets you: One front and one back license plate (one plate if your vehicle is a motorcycle, tractor truck, semitrailer or trailer)
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If purchasing a plate by mail or at a customer service center, you will need to complete a License Plate Application.
After your first registration, DMV will mail your renewal notice prior to the expiration date of your registration. To renew by mail: Review your pre-printed vehicle renewal notice that arrived in the mail. If your address is incorrect on the notice, you can still renew by mail.
You must renew your license in person EVERY OTHER renewal cycle. For example, if you got your original license in 2014, you may renew online or by mail in 2022, but you must renew in person in 2030. In 2038, you may once again renew online or by mail, and so on.
To renew your driver’s license online, see Online Services. If you want a REAL ID compliant credential, you can start the process by selecting the documents that you will bring to DMV and then making an appointment at Plan Your Visit .
Everything you need to know about owning a vehicle in Virginia, including titling, registration and plates.
Explore some of our most frequently asked questions and learn how to take advantage of the many DMV services available to you. Frequently Asked Questions Online Services Schedule a Driver Test?