Replacing a lost Virginia driver license
The steps in plain English. Each one links to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) page it came from. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.
Give DMV proof that your license or permit was lost, stolen or destroyed.
Source: law.lis.virginia.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Apply in person unless DMV lets you apply another way, bringing proof of identity and residency.
Source: law.lis.virginia.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Pay $5 for a duplicate license or $2 for a duplicate permit.
Source: law.lis.virginia.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Check before you go: requirements and fees change, and some depend on your age or situation. The official page is the final word.
Related facts
- Duplicate fee
- $5 for a duplicate license; $2 for a duplicate learner's permit.Source: law.lis.virginia.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
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