Virginia · Checked Sep 2026

Virginia DMV fees

Virginia DMV sets most fees in its fee chart (DMV 201). Registration renewals are $1 cheaper online. Safety inspection and emissions test fees are both capped by Virginia law.

Driver license and ID

Driver's license$4 a year for 8 years; 5 years from age 75: $32
Learner's permitPlus the yearly cost of the license: $3
Replacement license: $20
Replacement learner's permit: $2
REAL IDOn top of the license or ID fee: $10 one time
ID cardAt least $10, at most $16: $2 a year
Motorcycle class: $2 a year
Driving record$8 online: $9

Registration

Car, 4,000 lbs or less$1 less online. Times the years for 2 or 3 years, less a $2 or $3 discount ($3 or $4 online): $30.75 a year
Car, 4,001 to 6,500 lbs: $35.75 a year
Pickup, 6,501 to 10,000 lbs gross: $44.75 a year
Motorcycle: $24.75 a year
Northern Virginia emissions feeAdded to the registration in the 10 emissions localities: $2 a year
Highway use fee, electric carJuly 2026 to June 2027. Gas and hybrid cars rated 25 MPG or more pay less, by MPG: $135.63 a year
Late fee: $10
Replacement decal: $1
Replacement registration cardFree online: $2
Plate reactivation: $10

Buying or selling

TitleAlso for a replacement, substitute or lien title: $15
Sales and use taxOf the price after rebates, at least $75. A trade-in doesn't lower it: 4.15%
Moving plates to another carWhen the fee class is the same: $2
Trip permit3 days, for a car you just bought or one that isn't registered: $5

Inspections

Safety inspection, carEvery 12 months. Motorcycle $12. Recheck at the same station $1: Up to $20
Emissions test (Northern Virginia)Every 2 years; one free retest within 14 days: Up to $30

Other

Uninsured vehicle (noncompliance) feePlus suspension and 3 years of SR-22: $600
License reinstatementBy type of suspension: $145 to $220

Local vehicle fees are separate: many cities and counties charge their own yearly fee, usually with the personal property tax bill. Virginia Beach's is collected by DMV with the state fee.
DMV's pages list no convenience fee for online transactions.

Source:Virginia DMV: fee chart DMV 201 (PDF)(opens official site)

Source:Virginia DMV: sales and use tax(opens official site)

Source:Virginia State Police: safety inspection(opens official site)

Source:DEQ: Air Check Virginia(opens official site)