Performance and Registration Information Systems Management Program

Effective November 5, 2012, the Virginia DMV is implementing the federal Performance and Registration Information Systems Management (PRISM) program. PRISM is a partnership between the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the states to promote and enhance motor carrier safety.

What Is PRISM?

PRISM is comprised of two components: the commercial vehicle registration component and an enforcement component. Virginia is already participating in the enforcement component and is implementing the registration component.

With PRISM, customers operating vehicles registered under the International Registration Plan (IRP) will be required to specify the motor carrier responsible for the safe operation of each vehicle in their fleet as part of the IRP registration process. If a carrier has not obtained a United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) number from FMCSA, they will be required to do so prior to IRP credentials being issued. Additionally, carriers will be required to update their census information with the FMCSA on an annual basis rather than every-other year. Non-compliance of either of these items may delay the issuance of credentials.

For more information about the PRISM program, visit www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safety-security/prism/prism.aspx. If you have questions about any of these changes, please contact Motor Carrier Services at (804) 249-5130 or via email at mcsonline@dmv.virginia.gov.

Customer Assistance for PRISM

To assist customers with the new requirements during the transition period, DMV motor carrier specialists will be available at the following locations on the dates specified. As additional dates and locations are scheduled, this information will be updated.

12/4/2012
- Bristol Customer Service Center
  21341 Old Dominion Road
  Bristol, VA. 24202
  9:00am - 5:00pm
- Emporia Customer Service Center
  103 Commonwealth Blvd.
  Emporia, VA. 23847
  9:00am - 5:00pm
- Franconia Customer Service Center
  6306 Grovedale Drive
  Alexandria, VA 22310
  8:00am - 5:00pm
12/5/2012
- Roanoke Customer Service Center
  5220 Valleypark Drive
  Roanoke, VA. 24019
  8:00am - 5:00pm
- Richmond Central Customer Service Center
  2300 West Broad Street
  Richmond, VA. 23269
  8:00am - 5:00pm
12/6/2012
- Harrisonburg Customer Service Center
  3281 Peoples Drive
  Harrisonburg, VA. 22801
  8:00am - 5:00pm
- Norfolk (Military Circle) Customer Service Center
  5745 Poplar Hall Drive
  Norfolk, VA. 23502
  8:00am - 5:00pm

Additional Information

October 2012 PRISM Notice
PRISM Brochure
Transition Worksheet