A driver’s License in Virginia is usually issued for a period of 8 years for citizens and permanent residents of the United States.
The main provisions on the validity of the DL in Virginia:
Validity period: The rights expire on the applicant’s birthday 8 years after the issue.
For minors: Driver’s licenses issued to persons under the age of 20 expire 30 days after their 21st birthday.
Temporary status: If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, your rights will be limited by the duration of your legal stay in the United States.
Renewal: Rights can be extended 12 months before the expiration date.
Note: When you receive your license in Virginia for the first time, the new license will arrive in the mail within about 15 days.