Virginia’s Emergency Contact Program is a free public service which allows citizens to store emergency contact information. This program gives law enforcement a way to notify your family or friends in the event of a serious crash or other emergency that leaves you unable to communicate.
The Emergency Contact Program is available to people with a valid Virginia driver’s license, identification card, learner’s permit, commercial driver’s license, or temporary driver’s license. Participation is voluntary.
You can add, modify, or delete up to two emergency contacts at any time. Your information will be securely stored by DMV and will be accessible only by law enforcement in the event of an emergency.
How to Enroll
You can add or modify emergency contact information:
- Online on your myDMV Account page, using a DMV password
- By submitting a completed the "Emergency Contact Application" (DL 569) either at any DMV customer service center or by mail to:
Virginia DMV
Attn: Data Integrity Work Center
PO Box 27412
Richmond, VA 23269
Enrolling a Minor
A parent or guardian must first obtain a child ID card before enrolling a child under 15.
Note: Persons under 18 years of age cannot create a DMV password and establish a myDMV account.