Virginia § 46.2-645 - Registration of vehicles

Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-645 — Registration of vehicles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 46.2-645. Registration of vehicles

The Department shall file each motor vehicle registration application received and, when satisfied that the applicant is entitled to register the vehicle, shall register the vehicle.

Code 1950, § 46-52; 1952, c. 536; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-54; 1989, c. 727.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-645

What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-645 cover?

Section 46.2-645 ("Registration of vehicles") 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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