The Department of Motor Vehicles said the processing time for the Hybrid Online Vehicle Renewal Program is two days from the receipt of all required documents. Photo: DMV

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will launch a pilot initiative, the Hybrid Online Vehicle Renewal Program for Tortola. Photo: DMV

The pilot set to begin on May 11, 2026, will be for May only and promises faster processing, reduced wait times, and easy online document uploads. 

Described by the DMV as a “faster, smarter way to renew your vehicle license,” the pilot programme is open to all interested persons. 

Steps involved

The process for the online vehicle renewal consists of six steps, and vehicle owners are encouraged to upload information two or more days before expiration. 

Step 1: Take your vehicle to any ore-approved garage for inspection. Step 2: Pay an inspection fee of $20.00 to the garage. Step 3: Upon passing, you will receive a garage report. Step 4: The garage report, along with your insurance policy, will be uploaded to the designated online platform (details will be provided). Step 5: A DMV representative will contact you to finalise payment. Step 6: Once completed, simply visit the DMV to collect your decal.

The DMV said the processing time is two days from the receipt of all required documents. Interested persons can sign up by sending an email including their full name and phone number to dmv@gov.vg.

Efforts to get further details from Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) and Acting Commissioner of the Department of Disaster Management (DMV) Mr Gregory Skelton were futile.