Driving Without Registration in Virginia

In the state of Virginia, valid registration is required to operate a motor vehicle on state roads. A charge of driving without registration in Virginia can result from several circumstances. Occasionally a vehicle’s registration will lapse without the car’s owner being aware of the circumstance. Failure to register a vehicle within a designated time frame can also lead to a charge of driving without registration in Virginia. While a relatively minor offense, if you are pulled over in Virginia and found to be driving without registration or expired tags, it can be an expensive headache.

To register a car in Virginia, you must meet several requirements. If you fail to comply with any aspect of the registration requirements, in addition to inability to register your vehicle, you may face other DMV and traffic charges. The requirements for registering a motor vehicle in Virginia are:

• Virginia Vehicle Title
• Liability insurance equal to or greater than 25/50/20
• Payment and renewal of the Uninsured Motor Vehicle (UMV) fee in lieu of liability insurance
• Emissions Certificate (For Arlington, Leesburg, Loudoun, Prince William and Stafford Counties)

Court costs and fines are a hassle, and can be a further burden on a driver who may have received the citation due to financial hardship. If you have been cited in Virginia for driving without registration or driving with expired tags, an experienced Virginia traffic lawyer can help mitigate the financial consequences and fight your ticket. Your Virginia traffic lawyer can examine your case and determine whether you have grounds to fight the complaint.

If you or a loved one have been accused of driving and unregistered vehicle in Maryland, please visit our Driving an Unregistered Vehicle page