VA DMV VA DMV Vehicle Registration and Titling Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

In Virginia, when you buy a used car from a dealer, how many days do you have to get the title in your name?

Accepted Answer

30 days

Answer

15 days

Answer

45 days

Answer

60 days

Question 2

What does a salvage title mean in Virginia?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle was declared a total loss by an insurer

Answer

The vehicle has over 100,000 miles

Answer

The vehicle failed emissions testing

Answer

The vehicle has unpaid parking tickets

Question 3

Which Virginia agency handles vehicle title and registration?

Accepted Answer

Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

Answer

Virginia State Police

Answer

Virginia Department of Transportation

Answer

Virginia Secretary of State

Question 4

When can you keep your Virginia license plates when you sell your car?

Accepted Answer

Always — plates belong to the owner, not the vehicle

Answer

Never — plates stay with the vehicle

Answer

Only if you are buying another car the same day

Answer

Only if the plates are personalized

Question 5

What must you do with your Virginia license plates if you cancel your vehicle insurance?

Accepted Answer

Return them to the DMV immediately

Answer

Nothing — plates can stay on the car

Answer

Store them at home until you get new insurance

Answer

Transfer them to another family member

Question 6

What is a Certificate of Title brand in Virginia?

Accepted Answer

A notation on the title indicating the vehicle's history such as salvage or flood damage

Answer

A manufacturer's logo on the title document

Answer

A DMV approval stamp for emissions compliance

Answer

A sticker showing registration expiration