{"id":4276,"date":"2023-03-15T12:35:26","date_gmt":"2023-03-15T05:35:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cookattorneys.com\/?p=4276"},"modified":"2023-04-17T10:45:19","modified_gmt":"2023-04-17T03:45:19","slug":"what-documents-do-i-need-in-my-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cookattorneys.com\/es\/what-documents-do-i-need-in-my-car\/","title":{"rendered":"What documents do I need in my car?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you are pulled over by the police, they will ask for \u201clicense and registration.\u201d But what does that mean, and do you need to keep anything else on-hand? What is required by law, and what is just good to have? We\u2019ll go over all of this and more in this blog post about <\/span>vehicle registration in Virginia<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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You must have a valid driver\u2019s license on-hand when you drive a motor vehicle in Virginia. <\/span>Driving without a license in Virginia<\/span> is a Class 2 Misdemeanor; you may end up with a fine up to $1,000 or a jail sentence of up to 6 months. (If you have this charge more than once, the penalty is greater.)<\/span><\/p>\n

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But what happens if you forget your license and get pulled over? You will be ticketed for $10 and will have to go to court to prove you had a valid license at the time. You may also be responsible for some court fees.<\/span><\/p>\n

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For more on driver\u2019s license laws, including rules about out of state licenses, see our blog post \u201c<\/span>Driving Without a License in Virginia.<\/span><\/a>\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Registration<\/b><\/h3>\n

What is a car registration? It is documentation that you have registered your vehicle at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Every vehicle that drives on Virginia roads must be registered. To register your vehicle, you must go to the Virginia DMV and provide the following:<\/span><\/p>\n

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