If you already have a vehicle titled in your name, but still need to register it, you can skip the lines by registering by mail. A complete vehicle registration gets you a:
To begin, choose which registration scenario best fits your needs.
If you have received a registration renewal form in the mail, follow the instructions and send it, along with a check or money order, to the address listed on the form.
If you have not received a registration renewal form, you can still renew your registration by following these steps.
Note: The Fee Calculator is an approximation tool, and DMV may contact you to resolve fee discrepancies. If you miss a call from DMV, please return the call on the same day, or we may return your materials.
Note: You can submit payment by check or money order only. DMV cannot accept credit card numbers through the mail or email. Do NOT send cash.
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
Attn: Titling Department
P.O. Box 27412
Richmond, VA 23269-0001
Make sure your application contains…
Once you’ve completed these items, we highly recommend sending your package with a tracking number and keeping photocopies of all your materials.
Note: If you have not received a renewal notice from DMV, you may need to update your address with us to ensure your decals are sent to the correct location. To check your address on file, log in or create an account .
Notice: When you pay by check, you authorize DMV to either use information from your check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account, or to process the payment as a check transaction. Please note that funds may be withdrawn from your account the same day DMV receives your payment.
If you want to transfer your plates and decals from your old vehicle to a new vehicle that is already titled in your name, follow these steps:
Note: The Fee Calculator is an approximation tool, and DMV may contact you to resolve fee discrepancies. If you miss a call from DMV, please return the call on the same day, or we may return your materials.
Note: You can submit payment by check or money order only. DMV cannot accept credit card numbers through the mail or email. Do NOT send cash.
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
Attn: Titling Department
P.O. Box 27412
Richmond, VA 23269-0001
Make sure your application contains…
Once you’ve completed these items, we highly recommend sending your package with a tracking number and keeping photocopies of all your materials.
Notice: When you pay by check, you authorize DMV to either use information from your check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account, or to process the payment as a check transaction. Please note that funds may be withdrawn from your account the same day DMV receives your payment.
If you have a vehicle that’s already titled in your name, but it doesn’t have plates, you can get plates, decals and a registration card by following these steps.
Note: The Fee Calculator is an approximation tool, and DMV may contact you to resolve fee discrepancies. If you miss a call from DMV, please return the call on the same day, or we may return your materials.
Note: You can submit payment by check or money order only. DMV cannot accept credit card numbers through the mail or email. Do NOT send cash.
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Attn: Renewal Center
P.O. Box 27412
Richmond, VA 23269-0001
Make sure your application contains…
Once you’ve completed these items, we highly recommend sending your package with a tracking number and keeping photocopies of all your materials.
Note: If your vehicle is not already titled in your name, visit this page to apply for a title and registration by mail.
Note: If you bought a vehicle with plates already on it, you must apply for an original registration, as you can’t transfer vehicle plates to yourself that have never been registered in your name.
Notice: When you pay by check, you authorize DMV to either use information from your check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account, or to process the payment as a check transaction. Please note that funds may be withdrawn from your account the same day DMV receives your payment.
Order replacement plates online for a discount
If your plates were lost or damaged and you need to purchase replacements and renew your registration, you can also do so by mail.
Note: The Fee Calculator is an approximation tool, and DMV may contact you to resolve fee discrepancies. If you miss a call from DMV, please return the call on the same day, or we may return your materials.
Note: You can submit payment by check or money order only. DMV cannot accept credit card numbers through the mail or email. Do NOT send cash.
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
Attn: Renewal Center
P.O. Box 27412
Richmond, VA 23269-0001
Make sure your application contains…
Once you’ve completed these items, we highly recommend sending your package with a tracking number and keeping photocopies of all your materials.
Notice: When you pay by check, you authorize DMV to either use information from your check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account, or to process the payment as a check transaction. Please note that funds may be withdrawn from your account the same day DMV receives your payment.
Order replacement plates online for a discount
If your plates were lost or damaged and you need to purchase replacements but do not need to renew your registration, you can also do so by mail.
Note: If you replace your plates without renewing your registration, you will receive decals with the same expiration date as your old plates.
The Plate Reissue Fee is $10 for a Standard Plate (decals included). Other fees may apply for Specialty Plates .
Note: You can submit payment by check or money order only. DMV cannot accept credit card numbers through the mail or email. Do NOT send cash.
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
Attn: Renewal Center
P.O. Box 27412
Richmond, VA 23269-0001
Make sure your application contains…
Once you’ve completed these items, we highly recommend sending your package with a tracking number and keeping photocopies of all your materials.
Note: When you pay by check, you authorize DMV to either use information from your check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account, or to process the payment as a check transaction. Please note that funds may be withdrawn from your account the same day DMV receives your payment.