Virginia

When moving from Tennessee to Virginia, you must register your vehicle within 30 days of establishing residency. You must also transfer your driver's license within 60 days. Plan to visit the Virginia DMV promptly after your move.

Registering your vehicle in Virginia costs $30.75. Title transfer fee is $15 (title transfer is required). Vehicle sales/use tax is 4.15% (SUT). Budget for these costs before your move.

Virginia requires both a safety inspection (Annual) and emissions testing (Northern Virginia and Richmond area). You will need to pass both before or shortly after registering your vehicle. This is one of the stricter states for vehicle inspections.

Virginia requires minimum liability insurance of 50/100/25 (bodily injury per person / per accident / property damage, in thousands). Your current Tennessee minimums are 25/50/15. You must update your insurance to meet Virginia requirements before registering.

Virginia requires both front and rear plates (Tennessee requires rear only). Surrender out-of-state plates; new VA plates issued. You will need to surrender your Tennessee plates and obtain new Virginia plates.

For the most current requirements, fees, and forms, visit the official Virginia DMV at https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/. Requirements can change, so verify before your move.