Records | Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles

Personal, Vehicle & Driver History

DMV provides a safe and secure way for you to update, view and maintain your driving and vehicle records.

Request a Copy of Your Driver or Vehicle Record

Request a copy of your driving or vehicle transcript from DMV

Crash Reports (Police)

Request a police crash report

Prospective Purchaser Inquiry (PPI)

Apply to get information on a vehicle you are considering purchasing

Change Address, Name or Sex Designation

Keep your personal information up to date

Vital Records

Get certified copies of Virginia records (birth, death, marriage and divorce)

Resources for Family of Deceased

How to settle the vehicle and driver's license records of a family member or friend

Release of DMV Information

In addition to federal laws, Virginia has some of the strictest consumer data protection laws in the country.

Emergency Contact Information

Add, change or delete emergency contact information on your driver's license or ID card

Applying to Register to Vote

You can apply to register to vote when you change your address online or renew or replace your driver’s license or ID

Governmental Access to DMV Records

How governmental parties can get driver and vehicle transcripts

Non-Governmental Access to DMV Records

How non-governmental parties can get driver and vehicle transcripts

FOIA Rights and Responsibilities

Review our Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Rights & Responsibilities

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Resources for Military Personnel

Learn what is required for moving, relocation and deployment.

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Update your license or ID card to a REAL ID today

A REAL ID is required to board a domestic flight or enter a secure federal facility or military base starting May 7, 2025.

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Vital Records at the DMV

Certified copies of Virginia vital records (birth, death, marriage and divorce) are available for purchase at all full service DMV locations.

Access DMV Vital Records