Driver’s License

Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles

Toll Free:

(866)-368-5463 or
(800)-435-5137

The Customer Service Centers and DMV Select Centers are located in the counties of Amelia, Brunswick, Buckingham, Caroline, Charles City, Chesterfield, Cumberland, Dinwiddie, Essex, Fluvanna, Goochland, Greensville, Hanover, Henrico, King and Queen, King George, King William, Lancaster, Louisa, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Middlesex, New Kent, Northumberland, Nottoway, Powhatan, Prince George, Prince Edward, Richmond, Surry, Sussex and Westmoreland and the cities of Colonial Heights, Emporia, Hopewell, Petersburg and Richmond. For more information you can view the Richmond District Locations.

If you are conducting a vehicle-related transaction, ordering plates or requesting a driving record, visit a DMV Select location. Your secure transaction will be processed while you wait. For driver's license or compliance-related transactions, visit a full-service DMV customer service center.

First, you must obtain a Virginia learner's permit. You must be at least fifteen years and six months. You must show two proofs of identity (usually your birth certificate and social security card) and prove that you live in Virginia (bring your parent with you!). You must pass a vision screening and the two-part knowledge exam. The DMV web site allows you to take a practice test as many times as you need to so that you can feel confident and comfortable taking the test. You must be at least sixteen years and three months to get a driver's license. You must hold a learner's permit at least nine months, practice driving at least 40 hours (10 at night), and complete a state-approved driver education program to get your driver's license.

Accommodations

Customers with disabilities can request special assistance or accommodations by calling their local DMV customer service center (CSC) before their visit or by making their needs known when they arrive at the information counter in any CSC. Once your needs are identified, a customer service representative will help you. You can ask to:

Take the driver's license exam in a separate room, away from other customers.
Have the test read to you.
Take the test on paper instead of on a computer.

Special assistance is available for hearing impaired, speech impaired and insulin-dependent customers.

DMV Office Hours: Office Hours - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Mon. - Friday. 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon on Saturday
Area Served: Richmond District 5
Eligibility: Anyone needing a service of the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Intake: Many transactions are now available Online. No appointment is necessary during business hours at service center. Be prepared to wait your turn.
Fees: Fees will vary depending upon the DMV transaction.
Evaluation: Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center's Occupational Therapy department offers a state-certified driving program with nationally certified Driving Rehabilitation Specialists. One of these Driving Rehabilitation Specialists will evaluate your ability and potential to drive. The WWRC Driving Program can provide you with recommendations for special vehicle needs including information on the types of vehicles that will best match your special driving needs and the rest of your mobility equipment.

Johnston Willis Driving Assessment and Education

DMV-approved, in-depth evaluations and driver training programs are taught by registered occupational therapists who have studied the social, emotional and physiological implications of illness and injury. They evaluate each patient’s medical history and driving record, and assess their physical, cognitive, and sensory motor skills. They can determine whether participants need adaptive equipment and can help people find the appropriate equipment for their personal vehicles.

For more information, see their website.

Private Driving Schools in the Yellow Pages

Many private driving schools are listed in the Yellow Pages