If one of these describes you, you can apply for a new driver’s license by visiting the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
You’re holding a learner or provisional license (going through the GDL).You allowed it to lapse renewal/reinstatement You’re transferring an out-of-state license (within 60 days).You’re an adult and want to apply for a new license.To Get a Virginia Driver’s License, you must have the following requirements: If this doesn’t describe you, see our learner’s permit and/or provisional licensing guides to begin the steps through the graduated licensing program. The process in this article assumes you’re an adult applying for a new license or have a provisional license as a teen through the state’s GDL program.