The Virginia Department of Forensic Science (DFS) is a state agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Its purpose is to provide laboratory services in criminal matters in Virginia and to increase understanding of forensic science in general.

[2] In 1972, DFS was first formed as a bureau attached to the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS).

[4][5] DFS reports to the Governor's Secretary of Public Safety.

[6] This Virginia-related article is a stub.