Can I live in Maryland and register my car in Virginia?

No. You can only register a motor vehicle in Maryland, or any other US state, if your are a resident of Maryland. If you have established Maryland residency you are legally obligated to apply for a driving license within 30 days.

Why do people register cars in Virginia?

The commonwealth’s strict driver’s license law was passed in 2003, after it became known that nearly half of the hijackers involved in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks had obtained driver’s licenses in Virginia. Having a driver’s license from those jurisdiction means they also must register their vehicles there.

Why do people register their cars in other states?

But there are others who intentionally keep their vehicle registered in another state to save money on taxes and fees. They also are flouting the state’s environmental laws if they drive vehicles that don’t meet state emission standards.

Why are there so many custom license plates in Virginia?

“Most people buy personalized plates simply because they want to tell the world they are special,” Vasi said in an e-mail. “They wrote an ode to themselves and they want to share it with everybody on the highway.”

Can you register a vehicle in Virginia if you are not a resident?

In Virginia, non-residents are allowed to drive up to six months without obtaining a vehicle registration, as long as it’s registered in another state. If you plan to move to Virginia, your vehicle must first be inspected by the state and you must register your vehicle within 30 days of moving.

Do I have to live in Va to register my car?

Do I have to be a Virginia resident to title and register a vehicle in Virginia? No. However, you are required to provide proof of the address you provided on DMV’s Application for Certificate of Title and Registration (form VSA 17A).

Can you register a car in VA with an out of state license?

Can I register a car in Virginia with an out of state license?

What state has the most customized license plates?

Virginia
Virginia has the distinction of being the state with the most personalized license plates. Approximately 1,065,217 of the state’s registered 6,578,773 vehicles have a personalized vanity plate.

What percentage of Virginia drivers have a vanity plate on their vehicle?

16 percent
About one in 10 of the 9.3 million personalized plates nationwide are in Virginia, according to rankings from the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators. That’s 16 percent of the plates in the state. New Hampshire came in second with nearly 14 percent.

Can you get tags without a license in Virginia?

You do not need a Virginia driver’s license to title or register your car, however, you must obtain one within 60 days of registering a car in Virginia.

What is a Virginia special plate?

Virginia offers more than 200 special plates that enable people with a common interest to identify or promote themselves or their cause. Many of our special plates represent the military, emergency personnel, fraternal orders and civic or community organizations.

Can I have an out-of-state license plate in Fairfax County?

Members of the U.S. military or students temporarily living in Fairfax are permitted to have out-of-state plates. But for other vehicle owners, the county Department of Tax Administration will mail out a tax bill.

Do you have cars with Maryland plates on your block in Annandale?

Cyra Doty said she has noticed several cars with Maryland plates on her block in Annandale, and she is certain that some of them belong to her neighbors. She’s called county police about a commercial van parked in front of her house for days at a time that bears Minnesota tags.

Can you customize your license plate at Virginia DMV?

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