Titling and Registration of Motor Vehicles

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This is Chapter 6 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Titling and Registration of Motor Vehicles.” It is part of Subtitle II “Titling, Registration and Licensure”, which is part of Title 46.2 “Motor Vehicles”. It contains 406 laws divided across 13 structures.

Article 1	Titling and Registration, Generally
Article 2	Titling Vehicles
Article 2.1	All-Terrain Vehicle and Off-Road Motorcycle Certificates of Title
Article 3	Registration of Vehicles
Article 4	Temporary Registration
Article 5	Reciprocity for Nonresidents
Article 6	Exemptions From Registration
Article 7	Fees for Registration
Article 8	Verification of Motor Vehicle Insurance
Article 9	License Plates, Generally
Article 10	Special License Plates
Article 11	State and Local Motor Vehicle Registration
Article 12	Insurance Requirements for Motor Carriers