Virginia § 46.2-693 - Use of old plates and registration number on another vehicle
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-693 — Use of old plates and registration number on another vehicle, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2-693. Use of old plates and registration number on another vehicle
Upon receipt of a proper application, an owner who sells or transfers a registered vehicle may have the license plates and registration number assigned to another vehicle titled in the name of the owner. If the vehicle requires identical registration fees, the transfer fee shall be two dollars. If the license fee required for the second vehicle requires a greater registration fee, the fee shall be two dollars plus the difference in registration fees between the two vehicles. All fees collected under the provisions of this section shall be paid by the Commissioner into the state treasury and shall be set aside as a special fund to meet the expenses of the Department.
1989, c. 727.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-693
What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-693 cover?
Section 46.2-693 ("Use of old plates and registration number on another vehicle") 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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