# Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3938: Service of process in license revocation proceedings

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T54.1_SIV_C39_A6_S54.1-3938

## Section

- **Citation:** Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3938
- **Heading:** Service of process in license revocation proceedings
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Code / Title 54.1 / Subtitle IV / Chapter 39 / Article 6 / Section 54.1-3938

## Text

If personal service of process cannot be had upon the defendant in license revocation proceedings, proceedings may be had by order of publication on proper affidavit.

Code 1950, § 54-76; 1987, c. 567; 1988, c. 765.

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