DMV VA Guides

Virginia REAL ID is optional. One proof of identity, one of legal presence, two of residency, your SSN — plus $10 and an in-person visit. What DMV accepts.

Find where to take the Virginia DMV knowledge test: customer service centers, participating schools, select DMV Connect sites and walk-in cutoffs.

Driver education is required for some Virginia drivers and optional for others — and it is not a prerequisite for a learner’s permit, despite what many people assume. Here’s who needs it, what the program includes, and how to complete it.

Virginia is changing what first-time drivers ages 18, 19 and 20 must do to get a license. From January 1, 2027, they’ll need both a 90-day learner’s permit and a state-approved driver education program. Here’s who it affects, what’s changing, and what to do next.

Virginia vehicle registrations expire annually and must be renewed before they lapse. You have three options: renew online at the Virginia DMV website (fastest, with a $1 discount), by mail using your renewal notice, or in person at any DMV office or authorized DMV Select location. This guide walks through each method so you can…

“DMV Now” was the original name for the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles’ online portal. Today, the same services are available at dmv.virginia.gov — and the platform has grown significantly. You can now complete over 50 DMV transactions online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, without visiting an office or waiting in line….

If you need to visit the DMV in Roanoke, VA, you’re in the right place. The Roanoke DMV Customer Service Center is at 5220 Valleypark Drive, open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday mornings until noon. Walk-ins are welcome, appointments are optional, and most driver’s license, ID, and vehicle transactions…

Driving is a necessary part of life for millions of people across the United States. However, driving can be dangerous if you don’t know the rules of the road, and it’s important to be aware of the laws and regulations that govern driving in your state. In Virginia, the DMV Virginia Driver Manual is a…