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How to Restore Your Virginia License After a No-Insurance Suspension
The short answer
These are the steps the Virginia agency lists to restore a license after a suspension for no insurance. The state's reinstatement fees are $145 to $220, depending on the suspension. Whether an SR-22 is also required depends on your case.
Steps listed by the Virginia agency
- Pay a $600 non-compliance fee (a Payment Plan Program is available to eligible vehicle owners)
- File a Financial Responsibility Insurance Certificate (SR-22) with DMV for three years
- Pay the reinstatement fee, if applicable ($145 for failure to maintain insurance or operating an uninsured vehicle)
- Pay fees online, or by mail, phone or in person at any customer service center
Go to the state agency's website
Check your status first
Check your license status or reinstatement requirements on the state's own website before you pay anything.
Need to drive to work while suspended? The state offers a Restricted Driving Privileges (restricted license). Many states limit these licenses to certain suspensions, such as DUI cases, so check that it covers yours.