Virginia DMV wait times plummet to record lows after major reforms

By: Nathaniel Cline

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: September 28, 2026

Words: 532

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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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 monitor for government agencies, to assess DMV performance. Analysts found that the DMV’s average wait …

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