Virginia License Plate Display Law — 2025 Guide
Virginia requires both front and rear license plates.
The Law at a Glance
Recent Changes
Virginia is the U.S. vanity plate capital — 1.6 million vanity plate registrations, a tenth of all U.S. vanity plates. Virginia offers more than 200 unique designs (340+ specialty plates total). Virginia uses serif fonts unlike most states.
State-Specific Notes
Virginia is a two-plate state with the highest concentration of vanity plates.
Plate Design Details
ABC-1234 — three letters, four digitsLetter Exclusions
I, O, and Q are not used.
Historical Plates Still Valid
Earlier valid plates: 1979–1994 dark blue on white (ABC-123, ABC-1234), 1994–2014 capital state name (ABC-1234), 2002–2007 '400th Anniversary' and 'Jamestown America's 400th Anniversary' (ABC-1234).
Notable Facts
Virginia is the U.S. vanity plate capital — 1.6 million vanity plate registrations represent a tenth of all U.S. vanity plates, the highest concentration of any state. Virginia offers more than 200 unique designs (340+ specialty plates total). Virginia uses serif fonts on serial dies, unlike most states. Virginia government plates use distinctive blue/tan color schemes (light blue for state, tan for local).
How atroq Frames Stay Compliant in Virginia
atroq frames in Virginia are engineered to comply with all display requirements. The frame's recessed sticker windows keep renewal stickers visible. The frame's thickness does not obscure the alphanumeric serial, state name, or the issuing jurisdiction. atroq's universal mounting fits Virginia's standard 6 × 12 inch passenger plates. Since Virginia requires both plates, customers typically order frames in pairs.
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