Virginia § 46.2-462 - New license or registration to person to whom proof surrendered

Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-462 — New license or registration to person to whom proof surrendered, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 46.2-462. New license or registration to person to whom proof surrendered

Whenever any person to whom proof has been surrendered as provided in § 46.2-460 applies for a driver's license or the registration of a motor vehicle, the application shall be refused unless the applicant reestablishes proof as required by this chapter.

Code 1950, § 46-482; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-493; 1984, c. 780; 1989, c. 727.

Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-462 cover?

Section 46.2-462 ("New license or registration to person to whom proof surrendered") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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