Moving to Virginia? Here's what to know about getting your license
If you're new to Virginia, you'll typically need to transfer your out-of-state license within a set time window. The fees, identification documents, and whether you need to retake the knowledge test depend on where you're coming from.
Documents you'll need
- Vision test required at issuance
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yes
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual, Section 1: Testing, Vision Screening, p. 4
Fees to expect
We're still gathering verified Virginia data on this; see the full License & Test Fees page for the latest.
About the knowledge test
- Passing score (%)
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80
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual, Section 1: Testing, Two-Part Knowledge Exam, p. 3
- Test format
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computer
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual, Section 1: Testing, Two-Part Knowledge Exam, p. 3
- Retake wait (days)
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1 business day (adults); 15 days (under 18)
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual, Section 1: Testing, Two-Part Knowledge Exam, p. 3
- Per-section minimums?
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Yes — 10/10 required on part-one sign questions before part two; 80% required on part two
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual, Section 1: Testing, Two-Part Knowledge Exam, p. 3
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