Here's a quick guide to renewing your vehicle registration in Virginia which we hope will save you time. In Virginia, you can renew your car registration online, in person, or via mail, so take your pick.

Renew Virginia Car Registration Online

Here are the steps to renewing your Virginia car registration online if you have received a renewal notice:

1. Go to the Virginia DMV car registration website
2. Type in your Title Number and the last 4 digits of your Vehicle ID Number (VIN) or Sign in to renew your Social Security Number or DMV customer number
3. Pay the amount the system shows you

NOTE: Before renewing your car registration, make sure your emissions testing is complete if applicable.

Renew Virginia Car Registration in Person

Here are the steps to renewing your Virginia car registration in person if you have received a renewal notice:

1. Go to any Virginia DMV office
2. Bring the proof of emissions testing (if applicable), your renewal notice/current registration, your driver's license and the proof of insurance.
3. Pay the fees

Note: You need to go to either a DMV Select office, or to the DMV Customer Service Center

Renew Virginia Car Registration via Mail

Here are the steps to renewing your Virginia car registration via mail if you have received a renewal notice:

1. Make sure that the renewal notice you received is correct
2. Have your emissions test completed (if that applies to you)
3. Mail a check or money order to the following address:
   **Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
   Attn: Renewal Center
   PO Box 27412
   Richmond, VA 23269

I Have Other Virginia DMV Questions

Search the Skip blog for answers to other common Virginia DMV questions. Here are some quick links for you:

• Here's a guide to passing your road test guide for Virginia.
• Here's a Virginia DMV permit practice test to help you study.
• Here's a way to get a Virginia DMV appointment and get personal assistance.
• Here's a way to get a car and driver for your Virginia DMV road test.