❗️Quick Info: After moving to West Virginia, ensure you transfer your out-of-state driver’s license within 30 days and register your vehicle within the same timeframe.
With its stunning Appalachian landscapes, rich history, and genuine southern hospitality, West Virginia offers a unique blend of charm and adventure. As you set down roots in this beautiful state, acquiring your driver’s license and vehicle registration is vital. This process ensures you remain in compliance with state laws and acts as a symbolic badge of your membership in the vibrant West Virginia community. Here’s a guide to get you started.
Process for Obtaining a License in West Virginia
- Visit a License Office: Schedule an appointment to visit your nearby Driver’s License office within 30 days of becoming a resident.
- Documentation: Bring along your out-of-state driver’s license (which will be surrendered), proof of identity, social security card, and two proofs of West Virginia residency.
- Eye Examination: An eye examination is mandatory for all new applicants.
- Tests for Expired Licenses: If your out-of-state license is expired, be prepared to take the vision, written, and road skills examinations.
- Cost: Depending on your age and the validity duration of your license, the fee ranges between $15.50 and $35.50 for drivers above 18.
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Vehicle Registration in West Virginia
Complete your vehicle registration while transferring your driver’s license.
- Start at Home: Complete an Application for Certificate of Title (DMV-1-TR) and an Odometer Disclosure Statment (DMV-TM-1) before your appointment.
- Documentation: You’ll need your out-of-state title and registration, proof of residency, Completed DMV-1-TR and DMV-TM-1, auto insurance information, and the required fees. If you have a lienholder, a letter stating they are holding your title must be included.
- Cost: Fees associated with vehicle registration include a $15 title fee, a potential $10 lien fee, and a standard registration fee of $51.50. The 6% vehicle sales tax has been eliminated for new West Virginia residents.
Emissions Testing
Breathe easy; West Virginia does not require emissions testing.
Conclusion
Obtaining your West Virginia license plate is more than just a regulatory requirement. It’s showing your pride as a West Virginian. From the peaks of Spruce Knob to the corridors of the state capitol, this plate is your passport to a community of proud Mountaineers. Welcome to West Virginia; here’s to new memories on its winding roads!
