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Altavista Customer Service Center

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click here for important notices regarding this office Important Office Notices :
  •  Customers may purchase hunting and fishing licenses, obtain temporary boat registrations, and submit applications for permanent boat titles and registrations at all DMV offices.

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Note: No tickets for testing will be issued 30 minutes before closing.

Contact Information:

  • 1301-H Main Street
    Altavista,VA 24517-1134
  • Telephone: (804) 497-7100
  • Fax:434-369-1233

Planning Your Visit

Be sure to allow plenty of time to complete your transaction. Actual wait times may vary depending on services requested and do not include time prior to receipt of queuing ticket. For optimal service, the best times to visit DMV are in the middle of the month, middle of the week. See more tips for being prepared for your visit to DMV.

What Do I Need to Bring

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Applying for a Driver's License
Titling a Vehicle
Average Wait Times as of 10:04:31 AM
     Altavista   00 Minutes and 00 Seconds
Nearby Alternatives
     Bedford   5 Minutes and 49 Seconds
     Lynchburg   10 Minutes and 55 Seconds

Directions:

From Lynchburg
Take Route 29 south (22 miles) to first (of three exits) Altavista Exit-Altavista Business 29. From the exit, turn left onto Business 29 heading towards Altavista. Travel about 2.5 miles to the second stop light. At the light turn left into Town & Country Shopping Center. DMV is next to Peebles.

From Danville
Take route 29 north (42 miles) to the third Altavista Exit-Altavista Business 29. From the exit, turn right onto Business 29 heading towards Altavista. Travel about 2.5 miles to the second stop light. At the light turn left into Town & Country Shopping Center. DMV is next to Peebles.

CDL Skills Test Information

Examiner Contact:
Betty Gillispie: 434-941-9243
Medical Customers: 276-632-0768
Fax: 434-947-2467

The Pre-Trip Inspection and Skills Test are conducted only at the following location:
Staunton River Park
Pittsylvania Ave
Altavista, VA

Services:

Wheelchair available upon request at the Information Counter Wheelchair available upon request at the Information Counter.

Assistance:

DMV is committed to providing our customers the best service possible. DMV takes numerous measures to ensure our customer service centers (CSC) comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and that all of our customers have access to the services they need in a comfortable environment. Customers with disabilities can easily request special assistance or accommodations by making their needs known when they arrive at the information counter in any CSC. If you experience service that you feel does not meet your expectations, please ask to speak to the manager or supervisor on duty.


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