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Virginia DMV wait times plummet to record lows after major reforms

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Virginia DMV wait times have dropped significantly, falling to an average of 8.3 minutes in 2026 compared to 37 minutes in 2019. The improvement follows major reforms directed by state lawmakers.

Motor vehicle office wait times in the commonwealth fell to 8.3 minutes in 2026 from about 37 minutes in 2019, according to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, making access to essential government services faster and more convenient for drivers. Virginia lawmakers previously directed analysts from the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission, the state’s...

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