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Laws passed by the Virginia General Assembly set into motion changes for Department of Motor Vehicle customers effective July 1.
These changes and updates included the uninsured motor vehicle fee, permanent DMVissued farm use placards, disabled parking placard duration and conversions of manufactured homes.
Below are details on what is new provided by the DMV.
Manufactured Home Conversion
Effective July 1, manufactured homeowners who are not listed on the title as the owner of the manufactured home will be able to submit a deed, court order or decree, or other legal document or record establishing that the manufactured home was transferred by the owner listed on the title to the current manufactured homeowner.
If the owner listed on the title did not transfer ownership directly to the current owner, the current owner will need to provide records establishing a chain of successive ownership of the manufactured home. Owners will also need to submit documentation proving that any existing lien on the manufactured home has been released.
For more information about any of these changes or for more information on the many transactions you can handle at your local vehicle only DMV Select, please visit our website.
Uninsured Motor Vehicle Fee
Effective July 1, the option to pay a fee rather than maintain insurance coverage for your vehicle was eliminated, and DMV will no longer collect the Uninsured Motor Vehicle (UMV) fee.
All vehicles registered in Virginia are now required to obtain an insurance policy that meets Virginia’s liability limits. If Virginia DMV cannot verify the insurance information provided with the insurer, customers should be prepared to show proof of insurance when requested by the Virginia DMV. If you previously paid the UMV fee, you will need to obtain an insurance policy that meets or exceeds Virginia’s liability limits.
Farm Use Placards
Permanent DMV-issued farm placards are required for unregistered farm use panel trucks, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. This requirement is a result of legislation passed by the 2023 General Assembly.
The DMV-issued placards replace, in most cases, the unofficial farm use tags typically purchased at a local store for use on these three types of unregistered farm vehicles. Placards cost $15 and are good for the lifetime of the vehicle but are not transferable. An additional $15 may be required if the owner does not already hold a title for the vehicle. Placard transactions are not available online. Please bring the completed application to your local vehicle-only DMV Select or make an appointment to come to your local full-service customer service center.
Disabled Parking Placards
As of July 1, there is no longer a fee for disabled parking placards. Previously, applicants paid a $5 fee for a disabled parking placard.
In addition, temporary placards now have a validity period of up to 12 months, if a medical provider certifies the temporary placard will be needed that long. This is double the previous maximum of six months.
To apply for a disabled parking placard or license plate, you must submit a completed Disabled Parking Plates or Placard Application by mail or return it to your local vehicleonly DMV Select.
