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West Virginia DMV Offices Will Be Closed Presidents' Day
02/13/2026
CHARLESTON, WV - All 26 West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, for Presidents' Day. ...read more

WV DMV Mobile ID Exceeds 30,000 Users
02/10/2026
Charleston, W.V. -- Over 30,000 West Virginians have signed up for Mobile ID since its inception last year, and the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is reaching out to let the public know it’s easy to simplify your life by signing up right ...read more

DMV Office Closures February 6 2026
02/06/2026
In some locations, DMV offices are closing early due to weather conditions. Guests with appointments at locations with closures will receive texts, emails or phone calls....read more

Weirton Office Outage February 3, 2026
02/02/2026
Charleston, W.V. -- The Weirton Regional Office will be closed tomorrow, February 3, 2026. ...read more

WV DMV Provides Updates on Services Impacted by Chill January 28, 2026
01/28/2026
Charleston, W.V. -- West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is reaching out to citizens with a weather-related update on services....read more

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New Registration Renewal Reminder Postcard

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Vehicle Registration Renewal Reminder Postcard

Here is the new DMV Vehicle Registration Renewal REMINDER. You will no longer receive the registration renewal notice in the mail with the tear-off cards attached. You may renew your registration online, at a regional office, at a kiosk, or at your local county sheriff's office. Please be sure to bring your current registration card, your proof of personal property tax payment, and your proof of vehicle insurance.

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WALK-INS ARE WELCOME AT ALL LOCATIONS, THOUGH APPOINTMENTS ARE ENCOURAGED FOR THE MOST TIMELY SERVICE. CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT

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Commissioner's Welcome

Welcome to the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles! I'm Everett Frazier, DMV Commissioner, and I want to share my vision with you for the future of DMV.

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Highway Safety

The Governor's Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is the lead agency for West Virginia's participation in federally mandated and funded behavioral highway safety improvement measures.

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