Vehicle move cost ledger

What will it cost to move a car from Minnesota to Virginia?

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Minnesota → Virginia

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Origin ZIPDestination ZIP

Road milesVehicle MPGFuel price per gallonTollsHotel nightsHotel cost per nightMeals for the tripOptional wear cost per mile

Ship or sell itActual shipping quoteActual purchase offerLoan payoff, if financed

Required and recoverableRegistration, title, tax, inspectionExpected old-state recovery

Virginia fee noteTitle, register, and obtain Virginia plates through DMV; also notify the destination locality for vehicle property-tax records.

Tax noteLocal vehicle property tax and registration fees can apply in addition to DMV charges.

Minnesota recoveryMinnesota's listed refund exceptions do not include an ordinary move to another state.

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Destination title and registration: Title, register, and obtain Virginia plates through DMV; also notify the destination locality for vehicle property-tax records.
Destination tax and fees: Local vehicle property tax and registration fees can apply in addition to DMV charges.
Inspection or VIN: Confirm the Virginia safety-inspection timing and any emissions requirement for the destination locality.
Old-state recovery: Minnesota's listed refund exceptions do not include an ordinary move to another state.

Virginia DMV: MovingChecked 2026-07-31 ↗
LicenseRegistrationInsuranceInspection / VINTitle / lienTax / fees
Minnesota Revisor: Registration tax refundsChecked 2026-07-31 ↗
Exit closeoutTax / fees