Form DL18 at a glance
What it is: A custodial parent or guardian of an unmarried or unemancipated minor uses this form to request cancellation of the minor's driving privilege after the minor has been issued a driver's license.
Where and when to file: A minor's parent/guardian completes and submits this form to any DMV Customer Service Center.
A filled-in Form DL18 example: a mother cancels her child's license
How to fill out Form DL18, box by box
Minor information
Under MINOR INFORMATION, enter the FULL LEGAL NAME (last) (first) (mi) (suffix), the RESIDENCE ADDRESS (number and street), the DRIVERS LICENSE NUMBER OR SSN, the CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE and BIRTH DATE (mm/dd/yyyy).
Under SEX, mark Female, Male or Non-Binary.
Parent/guardian information
Under PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION, enter the FULL LEGAL NAME (last) (first) (mi) (suffix), mark the RELATIONSHIP TO MINOR as Mother, Guardian or Father, and enter the RESIDENCE ADDRESS (number and street), CITY, STATE and ZIP CODE.
One parent must sign this request. In the case of joint legal custody, both parents must sign. If one parent is not reasonably available or does not agree with this cancellation, one of the parents may petition a Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court for a court order directing DMV to cancel the minor's driver's license.
If awarded joint legal custody
Under IF AWARDED JOINT LEGAL CUSTODY, enter the NAME (last) (first) (mi) (suffix), mark the RELATIONSHIP TO MINOR as Mother, Guardian or Father, and enter the RESIDENCE ADDRESS (number and street), CITY, STATE and ZIP CODE.
Certification
Certify and affirm that all information presented in this form is true and correct, that any documents presented to DMV are genuine, and that the information included in all supporting documentation is true and accurate. Certification and affirmation are under penalty of perjury, and knowingly making a false statement or representation on this form is a criminal violation.
Under CERTIFICATION, the PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE, TELEPHONE NUMBER and DATE (mm/dd/yyyy) are filled in.
If awarded joint legal custody, the second parent/guardian fills in the PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE, TELEPHONE NUMBER and DATE (mm/dd/yyyy).
Common questions about Form DL18
Where do I file it?
A minor's parent/guardian completes this form and can submit it to any DMV Customer Service Center or mail it to the CDL/NDR Work Center.
When is this form not the right one?
Virginia Code does not provide for cancellation of a learner's permit by parental consent. When DMV receives this signed request, the minor's driver's license will be cancelled in accordance with Virginia Code § 46.2-334.B. Once this cancellation becomes effective, the minor's driver's license will not be reissued until six months elapse from the date of the cancellation notice, the minor reaches age 18, marries, or becomes emancipated.
Sources
[1] Form DL18 (07-01-2020), Parental Consent Cancellation of a Minor's Driver's License, Virginia DMV (the Official source link on this page).