Virginia law authorizes the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to receive payments for unpaid fines, costs, and restitution ordered by courts, upon agreement with the courts. The DMV cannot set up installment plans or accept partial payments. It may charge a processing fee, which varies depending on the payment method, to cover transaction costs.
No, the Virginia DMV is not authorized to establish installment plans or accept partial payments for court-imposed fines or restitution.
The DMV charges a $2 processing fee, or a higher fee up to 4% of the payment amount if paid by credit or debit card, to cover transaction costs.
The DMV can accept payments for fines, costs, forfeitures, penalties, and restitution imposed by courts for violations of state law or local ordinances, if authorized by an agreement.
Yes, the DMV may also collect any processing fees charged by private vendors contracted to distribute payments to courts.