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VA Vehicle registration renewal

How to renew registration in Virginia

Renew the current registration in Virginia. Use the method below that matches how you want to renew.

Last synced Apr 23, 2026, 7:21 AM UTC from official source .

County emissions: 10 guides.

Backup reminder

Get one email before your usual renewal month

Use the month your Virginia renewal usually comes due. PlateHarbor will send a backup email before that month.

  • State-specific renewal page already selected
  • No account required
  • Useful if the state notice never shows up

One reminder, once a year, before the month you choose.

Checklist

What to bring

  • customer number or title number
  • last 4 digits of the vehicle identification number
  • current liability insurance if required
  • payment for registration and local fees

Methods

How to renew

Renew by mail

Open mail instructions

Renew by mail using your mailed renewal reminder and return envelope.

What to mail
  • payment for registration and local fees
  • payment for registration and local fees
  • current liability insurance if required

Where to send it: Send it to the mailing address shown on the state renewal notice or official instructions.

County emissions

Check your county

Open your county page before you renew.

County emissions guide Alexandria Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Arlington County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Fairfax City Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Fairfax County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Falls Church Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Loudoun County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Manassas Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Manassas Park Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Prince William County Open the county-specific emissions steps County emissions guide Stafford County Open the county-specific emissions steps

Latest county emissions update for this state: Apr 23, 2026, 7:21 AM UTC.