SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                              Washington, DC 20549



                                    FORM 8-K

                                 CURRENT REPORT



     Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


         Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):July 15, 2003


                         Virginia Commerce Bancorp, Inc.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


           Virginia                     0-28635                 54-1964895
 (State or other jurisdiction   (Commission file number)       (IRS Employer
       of incorporation)                                          Number)


                   5350 Lee Highway, Arlington, Virginia 22207
               (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)


        Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 703.534.0700




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Item 5.  Other Events
---------------------


         On July 15, 2003, Virginia Commerce Bancorp issued the press release
attached as exhibit 99.

Item 7.  Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired.  Not applicable.

(b) Pro Forma Financial Information. Not Applicable.

(c) Exhibits.

99       Press Release dated July 15, 2003


Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.
---------------------------------

         In accordance with the guidance provided in Release Nos. 33-8216,
34-47583, the Company furnishes under this Item 9 the information furnished
under Item 12 hereof.

Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
-------------------------------------------------------

On July 15, 2003, Virginia Commerce Bancorp, Inc. issued the press release
attached hereto as exhibit 99.

                                   Signatures

         Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


                                       VIRGINIA COMMERCE BANCORP, INC.



                                       By:  /s/ Peter A. Converse
                                           -------------------------------------
                                           Peter A. Converse, President, Chief
                                           Executive Officer

Dated: July 15, 2003
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                              Washington, DC 20549

                                    FORM 8-K

                                 CURRENT REPORT

     Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

         Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):July 15, 2003

                         Virginia Commerce Bancorp, Inc.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

           Virginia                     0-28635                 54-1964895
 (State or other jurisdiction   (Commission file number)       (IRS Employer
       of incorporation)                                          Number)

                   5350 Lee Highway, Arlington, Virginia 22207
               (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

        Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 703.534.0700
Item 5.  Other Events
---------------------

         On July 15, 2003, Virginia Commerce Bancorp issued the press release
attached as exhibit 99.

Item 7.  Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired.  Not applicable.

(b) Pro Forma Financial Information. Not Applicable.

(c) Exhibits.

99       Press Release dated July 15, 2003

Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.
---------------------------------

         In accordance with the guidance provided in Release Nos. 33-8216,
34-47583, the Company furnishes under this Item 9 the information furnished
under Item 12 hereof.

Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
-------------------------------------------------------

On July 15, 2003, Virginia Commerce Bancorp, Inc. issued the press release
attached hereto as exhibit 99.

                                   Signatures

         Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

                                       VIRGINIA COMMERCE BANCORP, INC.

                                       By:  /s/ Peter A. Converse
                                           -------------------------------------
                                           Peter A. Converse, President, Chief
                                           Executive Officer

Dated: July 15, 2003