Driver’s license/registration: what to do when you move to Virginia
by David A. Cardon, Esquire


Dear Mr. Cardon,
I am active duty military recently stationed in Virginia. Do I need to change my driver’s license, automobile registration, insurance, city sticker, etc. now that I am living in Virginia? What about my spouse who is not active-duty?

If you are a new Virginia resident, and you are NOT active duty military, within 30 days of moving to Virginia you must comply with Virginia laws regarding your driver’s license, automobile registration/title, insurance, and city sticker. Listed below are some of the Virginia requirements. If you are in the military, you are exempt from some of the requirements. I have noted below when exemptions apply for military employees.

• Apply for a Virginia driver's license. If you are active duty military, you, your spouse and your dependent children,
  are exempt and can still keep the license you already have from another state. If you fail to comply, a police
  officer could give you a ticket for failure to carry a valid license.
• Obtain a Virginia safety inspection sticker. Your vehicle must pass a safety equipment state inspection. This
  applies to everyone, including military. If you fail to comply, you could be charged with expired/improper registration.

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