DMV Service Options

You have options.

DMV provides monthly Preferred Services reports to track customer usage of alternative methods of renewing vehicle registration and driver's licenses.

Online Service

Did you know you can conduct more than 20 transactions online, right now, without ever leaving home? DMV is always open -- 24 hours a day, seven days a week -- holidays included. Any day, any time, renew your vehicle registration or driver's license, request a copy of your driving record, purchase license plates and more. Most transactions take less than five minutes.

Most Common Online transactions:

DMV Select Service

Visit a DMV Select location for vehicle-related transactions including titling and registration. Local governments and private entities contract with DMV to provide select, secure DMV services. Last year DMV Selects processed more than one-half million transactions.

Most Common DMV Select transactions

Vehicle Titles
Vehicle Registration Renewal
Plate Purchase
Dealer Work
See the complete list of DMV Select Transactions

Telephone Service

An automated service representative guides you through the steps. Using a touchtone telephone you can conduct your transaction in minutes. Pay fees with a major credit card and your vehicle registration and decals or your driver's license will be mailed to your home. Dial DMV at 1-888-337-4782 for automated transactions.

Most Common Telephone Transactions

Mail Service

Mail transactions are one of DMV's most popular services. For the cost of a stamp, you can conduct your transaction without leaving home. Mail your completed forms and payment to:

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