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Transaction: Reinstatement Fee Payment

Use this transaction to pay outstanding fees (including statutory, reinstatement and multiple order fees) to DMV. 

Introduction 

You may pay any outstanding fee owed to DMV online. Payment of these fees is the first step in having your driving and registration privileges reinstated. There may be additional requirements to meet to fully restore your ability to drive and register a vehicle in Virginia. Be sure to check your Compliance Summary for details. 

This transaction is not available to motor carrier customers. 

Paying Online 

Fees you can pay online: 

  • Statutory Fees
  • Reinstatement Fees 
  • Multiple Order Fees

What You'll Need 

Payment information. Options include: 

  • Credit cards displaying the Discover, MasterCard, VISA or American Express logo 
  • Debit card displaying the MasterCard or VISA logo 
  • Bank and checking account information to allow DMV to electronically withdraw funds from your checking account

Explanation of Fees 

Reinstatement Fee - a payment required by law to reinstate the privilege to operate and register a motor vehicle in Virginia following a suspension

Statutory or Noncompliance Fee - a payment required by law to operate or permit the operation of an uninsured motor vehicle on highways

Multiple Order Fee - a $5 fee required by law, in addition to the reinstatement fee, for each second and subsequent suspension or revocation order in effect when reinstating driving privileges

Important 

A clearance letter may be provided to customers who have satisfied the requirement in Virginia to reinstate their driving privileges. Other states may require a clearance letter before licensure. 

If you have additional questions on your reinstatement requirements, please contact us.

For more information about paying your reinstatement fees, see Help.
 

Pay Reinstatement Fee(s)

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