West Virginia DMV · Official Resources 2026

West Virginia DMV Resources & Official Links

Official links, office finder, fees, and key resources for getting your West Virginia permit and driver's license.

🔗 Essential Official Links

DMV Main Website

Official West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles homepage — services, forms, and information.

https://transportation.wv.gov/DMV/

Driver Handbook (Official PDF)

Download the official West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook (07/2022). All test questions are based on this manual.

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DMV Online Self-Service

Check license status, view points, pay reinstatement fees, and purchase a driving record ($12.50).

https://go.wv.gov/selfservice

Office Locator

Find your nearest DMV regional office. 25 regional offices statewide — most open Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

transportation.wv.gov/DMV/Regional-Offices

Apply for a License / Permit

First-time applicants: bring one proof of identity, one proof of Social Security number, two proofs of WV residency, and (under 18) a School Driver Eligibility Certificate.

transportation.wv.gov/DMV/DriversLicensing

License Renewal

Renew under the "Drive for Five" program — your license expires in a year when your age is divisible by 5. Renewal fee is $5.00 per year.

go.wv.gov/selfservice

DMV General Phone

Main DMV number for general information, title, license plate, and driver's license issues.

1-800-642-9066 · (304) 926-3499

Organ Donor Registry

Add or remove the organ-donor designation on your WV driver's license or ID card.

donatelife.wv.gov

🏛️ Major DMV Office Locations

Charleston (Kanawha City)

5707 MacCorkle Avenue SE, Suite 400
Charleston, WV 25304
Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. · Sat 8 a.m.–12 p.m.

Huntington

801 Madison Avenue
Huntington, WV 25701
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Morgantown

1525 Deckers Creek Blvd.
Morgantown, WV 26505
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Parkersburg

601 Lubeck Avenue
Parkersburg, WV 26101
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Martinsburg

38 Severna Parkway
Martinsburg, WV 25403
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. · Sat 8 a.m.–12 p.m.

Beckley

107 Pinecrest Drive
Beckley, WV 25801
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Clarksburg

153 West Main Street
Clarksburg, WV 26301
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Wheeling / Moundsville

400 Teletech Drive, Suite 100
Moundsville, WV 26041
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

💰 Driver License Fee Schedule

License Type	Fee
Level 1 GDL Instruction Permit (age 15)	$7.50
Level 2 GDL Intermediate License (age 16)	$5.00 / year
Level 3 GDL License (age 17, under 18)	$2.50 / year
Level 3 GDL License (age 18+)	$5.00 / year
Regular Class E Instruction Permit (18+)	$7.50
Class E Driver's License (Drive for Five)	$5.00 / year
Class F Motorcycle-Only License	$2.50 / year
Duplicate License	$7.50
Knowledge Test (per attempt)	$7.50
REAL ID (For Federal Use) add-on	+$10.00
Motorcycle (F) Endorsement Add-on	$7.50 + $1/year
Expired License Fee	$5.00

📋 What to Bring to the DMV Office

One (1) proof of identity — original or certified U.S. birth certificate, valid U.S. passport or passport card, or eligible DHS document (Permanent Resident Card, EAD, Certificate of Naturalization, etc.)
One (1) proof of Social Security number — signed Social Security card, W-2 (≤18 months old), 1099 form, or SSA ineligibility letter
Two (2) proofs of West Virginia residency — utility bill (≤90 days), tax record, mortgage or insurance doc, paycheck stub, voter registration, bank statement, WV auto insurance card. PO Boxes are NOT acceptable.
Proof of legal name change (if applicable) — certified marriage certificate, divorce decree, court order, or amended birth certificate
Applicants under 18: valid School Driver Eligibility Certificate from your county school board + parent/guardian consent on form DMV-DS-23P
Level 2 GDL applicants: parent-certified 50-hour behind-the-wheel log (10 hours at night) OR completion of a WV Dept of Education–approved driver's education course
Payment for applicable fees — $7.50 knowledge test, $7.50 Level 1 permit, $5/yr license ($10 extra for REAL ID)
Non-citizens: original DHS documents verifying legal status and length of authorized stay

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