VA DMV VA DMV Vehicle Registration and Titling Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

In Virginia, when you buy a used car from a dealer, how many days do you have to get the title in your name?

Accepted Answer

30 days

Answer

Virginia law requires that a title be transferred into the new owner's name within 30 days of purchase to avoid a late titling fee.

Question 2

What does a salvage title mean in Virginia?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle was declared a total loss by an insurer

Answer

A salvage title in Virginia is issued when an insurance company declares a vehicle a total loss due to damage exceeding its value.

Question 3

Which Virginia agency handles vehicle title and registration?

Accepted Answer

Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

Answer

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is responsible for all vehicle title and registration services in the state.

Question 4

When can you keep your Virginia license plates when you sell your car?

Accepted Answer

Always — plates belong to the owner, not the vehicle

Answer

In Virginia, license plates belong to the registered owner, not the vehicle, so you keep your plates when you sell your car.

Question 5

What must you do with your Virginia license plates if you cancel your vehicle insurance?

Accepted Answer

Return them to the DMV immediately

Answer

Virginia law requires you to return license plates to the DMV if you cancel vehicle insurance to avoid an uninsured vehicle fee.

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