Yes, you can title a car without a driver's license in Virginia. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) separates the process of establishing ownership (titling) from the legal permission to drive (registration and licensing). Your driver's license status does not affect your ability to hold a title, which is essentially a certificate of ownership.
However, you will not be able to register the vehicle, get license plates, or legally drive it on public roads without a valid driver's license. The titling process itself requires specific documentation to prove your identity and legal presence. While a driver's license is the most common form of ID, the VA DMV accepts alternatives. You can use a state-issued ID card, a US passport, or a military ID, among other documents approved by the DMV.
The primary challenge arises when you need to get the vehicle to a DMV office for a VIN inspection, which is often required for titling. Since you can't drive it legally without plates and a license, you would need to arrange for a tow truck or have a licensed driver transport it on a trailer. You must also provide proof of insurance for registration, but titling can sometimes be completed before insurance is secured. The key is to have all your paperwork in order: the properly assigned title from the seller, a completed VSA 17A form for titling and registration, and your acceptable forms of identification. Once you have the title in your name, the vehicle is legally yours, even if it remains parked until you obtain a license and complete the registration.
