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Moving to Virginia
Once you live here, you typically have 60 days to get a driver license and 30 days to title your car.
Taxes and housing
| State income tax | Top listed rate 5.75% |
|---|---|
| Average sales tax (state + local) | 5.77% |
| Average property tax (real estate) | 0.90% effective |
| Personal property tax (vehicles) | Yes — 3.97% effective. Local personal property tax on vehicles — highest in the U.S. |
| Median home value | $416,963 |
Car title and license
| Tax on buying/titling a car | 5.30% |
|---|---|
| Title fee | $15.00 |
| Registration (base) | $40.75 |
| Car inspection | Varies by county — confirm locally |
| Nurse license from another state | Usually transfers (compact) |
Parks and people
| State parks | 44 |
|---|---|
| National parks | 1 |
| Population | 8,940,572 |
| Population density | 226.0 per sq mi |
| Demographics | 59.1% White (non-Hispanic) 10.5% Hispanic 20.7% Black 7.1% Asian |
| Violent crime | 217.9 per 100,000 |
Estimated income tax in Virginia
Uses 2026 single-filer tax brackets (top listed rate 5.75%) after a per-dependent exemption. Not your actual tax bill.
Estimate car title cost in Virginia
Uses this state’s title fee, plate, base registration, and 5.30% tax. County extras are not included.
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Your to-do list in Virginia
- Get a VA driver license within 60 days. Bring your current license, Social Security number, and two proofs you live in Virginia.
- Title and register the car within 30 days. Inspection: Varies by county — confirm locally.
- Make sure car insurance meets 25/50/25.
- Register to vote. Virginia elections site.
- Nurse license: Virginia is in the nurse compact, so a compact RN license often still works. Confirm with the board of nursing if you are changing primary residence.
Get a driver license60days after you become a resident
Title your car30days
Register to vote15days before an election (typical)
Moving from Virginia
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Moving to Virginia
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