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DMV Surpasses 80,000 Driver's License Knowledge Tests Taken Online
10/24/2023
Over 30,000 tests have been taken in the last year alone, making DMV a leader in innovation, safety, and convenience to customers with the graduated driver's licensing process...read more
Motorcycle Instruction Permit Testing Now Available Online
08/03/2021
Commissioner Everett Frazier of the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles is pleased to announce that motorcycle instruction permit testing is now available online at dmv.wv.gov....read more
Welch DMV Regional Office Will Close at 11 am Friday, June 11th Due to Road Closure
06/09/2021
The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles announced today that due to road closures, the Welch DMV Regional Office will close at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 11, 2021.The office will reopen on Monday, June 14, at 8:30 a.m....read more
WV DMV Committed to Assisting Time Saver Customers
06/08/2021
The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles is assuring customers who had left vehicle titling and registration paperwork at one of the four Time Saver locations in the area that their transactions will be processed....read more
DMV announces launch of new Eastern Box Turtle license plate
06/02/2021
The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles is pleased to announce the availability of a new wildlife license plate featuring the Eastern Box Turtle...read more
WVDMV announces additional expiration extensions for CDL holders
06/01/2021
The WV DMV announced today that the FMCSA has again extended the expiration dates on SOME Commercial Driver's Licenses and Commercial Learner's Permits...read more
Huntington DMV Regional Office currently flooded, open on an emergency basis only
05/25/2021
Customers encouraged to visit another office Due to a leak in ceiling pipes, the Huntington DMV Regional Office is currently flooded and open on an emergency basis only...read more
DMV reminds customers about REAL ID and Driver’s License differences
04/05/2021
License with “Not for Real ID Purposes” still a valid license...read more
WV DMV warns customers of text message phishing scams
03/22/2021
The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles would like to remind customers to be on alert for text message phishing scams that are currently circulating...read more
WV DMV announces over one million online vehicle transactions
03/19/2021
Commissioner Everett Frazier of the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles announced today that DMV’s online services portal reached a major milestone in the month of February...read more
WV DMV announces convenient online knowledge test for learner's permit now available
02/25/2021
Commissioner Frazier of the WV DMV is pleased to announce that customers may now take their driver's license knowledge test online...read more
Romney DMV Regional Office to close permanently after business hours tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 24; new Keyser location scheduled to open March 3
02/23/2021
The WV DMV Regional Office in Romney will close at end of business tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 24, to allow DMV staff to prepare to open at the new Keyser location at 196 North Tornado Way, Suite 8...read more
WVDMV announces expiration extensions for CDL holders
02/22/2021
The WV DMV announced today that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has extended the expiration dates on some CDL's and Commercial Learner's Permits...read more
WVDMV resumes automatic downgrade of CDL holders with expired Medical Evaluation Certificates
02/04/2021
The West Virginia DMV has restarted a process to automatically downgrade CDL holders who have an expired Medical Evaluation Certificate (MEC)...read more
Driver's license expiration dates extended through March 31, 2021
12/17/2020
Customers are encouraged to visit the DMV online services portal at dmv.wv.gov and renew online or visit a local kiosk (with no changes and every other renewal cycle)...read more
DMV regional offices will be closed for the Christmas and New Year's holiday weekends
12/15/2020
All West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles regional offices will be closed for the Christmas and New Year's holiday weekends...read more
DMV customers may now make address changes online; acquire duplicate documents
12/04/2020
West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Everett Frazier announced today that customers may now make address changes online, as well as upload proof of residency documents, and...read more
DMV regional offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend; November 26-28
11/23/2020
CHARLESTON, WV – All West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles regional offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, beginning Thursday, Nov. 26 through Saturday, Nov. 28...read more
Driver's license expiration dates extended through the end of the year
08/31/2020
Customers are encouraged to renew online or at a local kiosk...read more
Don’t pay, enjoy the Labor Day holiday: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
08/24/2020
The GHSP is joining the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to spread the word about impaired driving dangers...read more
Division of Motor Vehicles announces extension to Sept. 30, 2020 for several DMV transactions
07/10/2020
Customers may now make appointments for vehicle registration renewals in eight offices...read more
Flatwoods DMV Regional Office Now Offering New Title and License Plate Transactions by Appointment
07/02/2020
Customers in the central part of the state that need new title and license plate transactions may now make an appointment to visit the Flatwoods DMV Regional Office...read more
Martinsburg DMV Regional Office Now Offering Driver's License Skills Tests by Appointment
06/29/2020
The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles announced today that appointments may now be made for customers needing to take their driver's license skills test at the Martinsburg DMV Regional Office...read more
All regional DMV offices to offer appointments
06/25/2020
Additional DMV updates include expiration extension for driver's license permits and CDL medical certification through September 30, 2020...read more
Three Additional Locations Added to DMV Appointment Scheduler
06/18/2020
Three additional offices have been added to the DMV appointment scheduler available online at dmv.wv.gov. Spencer, Lewisburg, and Moorefield will begin appointments on Monday, June 22, 2020...read more
DMV adds three more locations to appointment scheduler
06/15/2020
The WV DMV has updated its appointment scheduler to include the offices of Pt. Pleasant, Princeton, and Welch...read more
DMV Announces New Appointments in Regional Office Locations
06/05/2020
Vehicles transactions now available in five offices...read more
Elkins and Logan DMV Regional Offices Now Taking Appointments
06/03/2020
The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles announced today that the Elkins and Logan Regional Offices joined 10 other offices now taking appointments...read more
DMV releases phone number for appointments in regional offices
05/27/2020
Customers who do not have internet access may now make appointments by calling the DMV's new appointment hotline: 304-558-3938...read more
West Virginia DMV announces 10 regional offices now taking appointments
05/22/2020
Appointments are now available through the DMV website, dmv.wv.gov...read more
West Virginia DMV announces additional modifications to resume services
05/18/2020
Regional offices being outfitted with customer safety in mind; appointment-based system will be utilized...read more
West Virginia DMV Announces Titling and Registration Options for Customers
04/28/2020
The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles announced today that customers may visit any of the 57 local license service agencies across the state that are currently open to do title work and obtain temporary license plates and registrations...read more
West Virginia DMV announces 90-day extension for transactions expiring in May
04/16/2020
The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles announced today that a 90-day extension on many driver and vehicle transactions has been granted to include...read more
WV DMV reminds customers of transaction extensions
03/26/2020
90-day extension on many transactions; online and mail-in services still available...read more
WV DMV regional offices to close
03/18/2020
Online services and mail-in options available; 90-day extension on licenses and registrations granted...read more
DMV to limit number of customers in regional offices
03/17/2020
DMV reminding public that many transactions can be done online or mailed in...read more
DMV encouraging customers to obtain the Federal REAL ID driver’s license or ID card as soon as possible
10/16/2019
National Transportation Security Administration announces one year countdown to October 1, 2020 deadline...read more
Spencer DMV Regional Office Will Not Give Road Skills Tests October 8-11
10/03/2019
The Spencer Division of Motor Vehicles Regional Office will not give driver’s license road skills tests October 8th through October 11th, due to heavy traffic and road closures for the Black Walnut Festival...read more
DMV Now Self-Service Kiosks Will Be Temporarily Offline for Maintenance Saturday, September 21st through Tuesday, September 24th
09/19/2019
Due to system maintenance, all West Virginia DMV Now Self-Service kiosks will be temporarily taken offline and out of service the afternoon of Saturday, September 21st through the afternoon of Monday, September 23rd...read more
Driver Skills Testing at the Franklin DMV Will Not Be Available Thursday and Friday, September 19th and 20th
09/17/2019
Due to an increase in traffic, customers of the Franklin DMV Regional Office will need to consider taking their skills test at another local regional office on Thursday and Friday of this week...read more
Driver Skills Testing at the Lewisburg DMV Will Not Be Available September 9th through the 13th
09/06/2019
Customers of the Lewisburg DMV Regional Office will need to consider taking their skills test at another local regional office during next week’s “A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier”...read more
Clarksburg DMV Regional Office Will Not Give Outside Skills Tests During Festivals
08/27/2019
Due to extra traffic in Clarksburg for the Italian and Black Heritage Festivals, the Division of Motor Vehicles Regional Office will suspend outside driver skills testing on Aug. 29th and Aug. 30th as well as Sept. 5th and Sept. 6th...read more
Driver Skills Testing at the Lewisburg DMV Will Not Be Available August 8th through August 17th
08/08/2019
Customers of the Lewisburg DMV Regional Office will need to consider taking their skills test at another local regional office during the State Fair in Fairlea...read more
Driver Skills Testing at the Flatwoods DMV Will Not Be Available Thursday and Friday, August 8th and 9th
08/05/2019
The Flatwoods Division of Motor Vehicles’ Regional Office will not conduct driver skills’ testing Thursday and Friday, August 8th and 9th...read more
WV DMV REGIONAL OFFICES CLOSED THROUGH THE WEEKEND FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY
07/03/2019
Per the announcement from Governor Justice on Wednesday, July 3, all DMV Regional Offices will be closed Thursday, July 4th, as well as Friday, July 5th, and Saturday July 6th...read more
Update: Power and services to DMV regional offices have been restored
06/27/2019
For more information, please contact the WV DMV at 1-800-642-9066, or visit the DMV website at dmv.wv.gov...read more
Driver's License and ID Card Issuance Unavailable at the Beckley DMV Regional Office Until Further Notice
06/25/2019
Water main break affects issuance technology, with anticipated restoration by first of next week; all other services available...read more
DMV Preparing for State Vehicle License Plate Reissuance
12/06/2018
Commissioner Pat Reed announced today that the Division of Motor Vehicles has completed the first phase of the new state vehicle license plate reissuance...read more
DMV Unveils New Kiosks at Kroger Locations in Barboursville and Scott Depot
10/03/2018
DMV Commissioner Pat Reed announced today that the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles is expanding their kiosk program availability with two more locations-the Barboursville Kroger on Route 60, and the Scott Depot Kroger on Great Teays Boulevard...read more
Elkins DMV Regional Office Will Not Give Road Skills' Tests October 5th
09/28/2018
The Elkins Division of Motor Vehicles Regional Office will not give driver’s license road skills’ tests on October 5, 2018, due to road closures for the Mountain State Forest Festival...read more
Spencer DMV Regional Office Will Not Give Road Skills’ Tests October 9-12
09/28/2018
The Spencer Division of Motor Vehicles Regional Office will not give driver’s license road skills’ tests October 9th through October 12th, due to heavy traffic and road closures for the Black Walnut Festival...read more
Executive Order No. 19-18 By the Governor
09/19/2018
An Executive Order from the Governor regarding the State of Emergency and assistance with Hurricane Florence relief...read more
Clarksburg DMV Regional Office Will Not Give Outside Skills Test During Festivals
08/29/2018
Dates include August 30th and 31st for Italian Heritage Festival, and September 6th and 7th for Black Heritage Festival...read more
Driver Skills' Testing at the Lewisburg DMV Will Not Be Available August 9th through August 17th
08/08/2018
Customers of the Lewisburg DMV Regional Office will need to consider taking their skills test at another local regional office during the State Fair in Fairlea...read more
Driver Skills' Testing at the Flatwoods DMV Will Not Be Available Thursday and Friday, August 2nd and 3rd
07/30/2018
The Flatwoods Division of Motor Vehicles’ Regional Office will not conduct driver skills’ testing Thursday and Friday, August 2nd and 3rd...read more
Driver Skills' Testing at the Lewisburg DMV Will Not Be Available July 2nd through July 6th
06/28/2018
Customers of the Lewisburg DMV Regional Office will need to consider taking their skills test at another local regional office during next week’s “A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier”...read more
Driver Skills' Testing at the Flatwoods DMV Will Not Be Available Thursday and Friday, April 5th and 6th
03/30/2018
The Flatwoods Division of Motor Vehicles’ Regional Office will not conduct driver skills’ testing Thursday and Friday, April 5th and 6th...read more
DMV Announces Holiday Hours Schedule
12/18/2017
DMV Commissioner Pat Reed announced today DMV’s holiday schedule for the next two weeks...read more
DMV Unveils New Kiosk at Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Wheeling Sheetz
12/13/2017
DMV Commissioner Pat Reed was in Wheeling today to participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony for DMV’s newest kiosk...read more
WV DMV Announces New Mobile Access for Motor Carrier Customers
12/04/2017
DMV Commissioner Pat Reed announced today that motor carrier customers can now inquire about the status of their International Registration Plan (IRP) accounts, Fleets, Vehicles, and Supplements from their handheld device...read more
DMV Regional Offices in Martinsburg and Kanawha City Will Be Closed November 25th
11/20/2017
The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles reminds customers that their two regional offices with Saturday business hours will be closed on Saturday, November 25th...read more
DMV Holds Kiosk Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Martinsburg Regional Office
11/08/2017
DMV Commissioner Pat Reed was in Martinsburg today to formally recognize the new DMV kiosk with a ribbon cutting ceremony...read more
DMV Earns 2017 Communicator Award for Website
10/06/2017
The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), was recognized recently for winning a Communicator Award for the DMV website, through the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts (AIVA)...read more
WV DMV Adds New Kiosk in Wheeling Sheetz
10/03/2017
DMV Commissioner Pat Reed announced today that two of DMV’s most popular transactions may now be conducted 24 hours a day, seven days a week at the Wheeling Sheetz on National Road...read more
DMV Wins Center for Digital Government Inaugural Award for “Skip the Trip”
09/14/2017
The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), was recognized this week for winning an inaugural “State Government-to-Citizen Experience” award from the Center for Digital Government (CDG)...read more
Driver Skills' Testing at the Franklin DMV Will Not Be Available September 14th and 15th
09/14/2017
Customers of the Franklin DMV Regional Office will need to consider taking their skills test at another regional office during the Treasure Mountain Festival...read more
WV DMV Showcases New Kiosk at Martinsburg DMV
09/01/2017
DMV customers in the Martinsburg area may now “Skip the Line” and take advantage of the WV DMV Now Kiosk...read more
Clarksburg DMV Regional Office Will Not Give Outside Skills Tests During Festivals
08/30/2017
Dates include August 31st and September 1st for Italian Heritage Festival, and September 7th and 8th for Black Heritage Festival...read more
DMV Now Kiosk at WV State Fair Hits Milestone
08/25/2017
Visitors to the State Fair of West Virginia this year were able to “Skip the Line” and renew their vehicle registration and driver’s license, among other services...read more
DMV to Feature Convenient Kiosk and Online Services at the State Fair
08/09/2017
Customers encouraged to try the new DMV Now Kiosk and renew their vehicle registration and driver’s license...read more
Driver Skills' Testing at the Lewisburg DMV Will Not Be Available August 10th through August 18th
08/03/2017
Customers of the Lewisburg DMV Regional Office will need to consider taking their skills test at another local regional office during the State Fair in Fairlea...read more
DMV Ribbon-Cutting Held for New Self-Service Kiosk at Clarksburg Sheetz
07/18/2017
Commissioner Pat Reed hosts ribbon-cutting with local Chamber and supporters...read more
Driver Skills Testing at the Lewisburg DMV Will Not Be Available July 3rd through July 7th
06/28/2017
The Lewisburg Division of Motor Vehicles’ Regional Office will not conduct driver skills testing July 3rd through July 7th...read more
Senate Bill 1006 Changes DMV Fees Effective July 1, 2017
06/27/2017
Due to the passage of Senate Bill 1006, starting Saturday, July 1, 2017, the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will implement changes to its fees for vehicle and driver services...read more
DMV Ribbon-Cutting Held for New Self-Service Kiosk at Barboursville Little General
06/13/2017
Commissioner Pat Reed hosts ribbon-cutting with local Chamber and supporters...read more
Application for WV State Bar Membership ID Card Now Available Online
05/23/2017
DMV Commissioner Pat Reed is pleased to announce that another service is now available online for the convenience of West Virginia citizens...read more
WV DMV Showcases New Kiosk at Star City Sheetz
04/13/2017
Commissioner Pat Reed hosts kick-off event at Star City Sheetz kiosk location with local Chamber and supporters...read more
WV DMV Features New Self-Service Kiosks for License and Registration Renewals
02/28/2017
Commissioner Pat Reed hosts ribbon-cutting at Beckley Sheetz kiosk location with local Chamber and supporters...read more
WV DMV Announces Two New Self-Service Kiosk Locations
02/09/2017
Commissioner Pat Reed is pleased to announce that customers in the Beckley and Morgantown areas may now "Skip the Line" and take advantage of new "WV DMV Now" kiosks...read more
DMV Regional Offices Will Be Closed for Holiday Weekend
12/20/2016
CHARLESTON, W.Va.-DMV Commissioner Pat Reed announced today that the two Regional Offices with Saturday hours, located in Kanawha City and Martinsburg, will be closed on December 24th for the holiday weekend....read more
WV DMV Announces Online Driver’s License Renewal
12/16/2016
Customers can “Skip the Trip” and renew their driver’s license online...read more
Kanawha City DMV is Home to First Self-Service Terminal
11/18/2016
CHARLESTON, W.Va.-DMV Commissioner Pat Reed is thrilled to announce today the implementation of the first DMV Self-Service Terminal (SST)...read more
Kanawha City and Martinsburg DMV Regional Offices Will be Closed Saturday, September 10th
09/07/2016
CHARLESTON, W.Va.-DMV Commissioner Pat Reed announced today that the two Regional Offices with Saturday hours, located in Kanawha City and Martinsburg, will be closed on September 10th for the statewide installation of a new cash register system...read more
Clarksburg DMV Regional Office Will Move Downtown and Re-open August 29th
08/18/2016
DMV Commissioner Pat Reed is pleased to announce that the long awaited move of the current DMV Regional Office in Bridgeport...read more
Governor Tomblin Unveils New Division of Motor Vehicles in Self-Service Kiosks
08/18/2016
Units to be installed at grocery stores and shopping centers across the state...read more
Brook Trout and Bluebird Plates Now Available
07/18/2016
Two new wildlife plates are now available to West Virginia motorists...read more
DMV Online Vehicle Registration Renewals Top 100,000
07/15/2016
Online Services Will Be Available Next Month at the WV State Fair...read more
DMV Customers May Now Request Personalized Plates Online
03/09/2016
DMV Customers May Now Request Personalized Plates Online...read more
"In God We Trust" Special Plate Now Available
12/15/2015
"In God We Trust" Special Plate Now Available...read more
DMV Announces Driver’s License Reciprocal Agreement with Taiwan
08/03/2015
DMV Commissioner Pat Reed is pleased to announce that West Virginia has entered into a reciprocal agreement with the Republic of China, commonly known as Taiwan, concerning driver’s licensing...read more
Convenient DMV Online Services Save Time and Money
07/14/2015
Online Vehicle Registration Renewals Double for the Month of June...read more
DMV Partners with the Secretary of State to Offer Electronic Voter Registration
06/18/2015
The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles, in cooperation with the Secretary of State, announced today that a statewide electronic voter registration program has been installed at each of the 24 DMV regional office locations...read more
Distracted Driving Month is a Reminder to “Turn it Off. Put it Down. Just Drive.”
04/08/2015
DMV Commissioner Pat Reed wants to remind drivers in West Virginia to obey the distracted driving laws in the state to avoid the ticket and fine, and more importantly, to save lives and reduce crashes and injuries...read more
Driver Skills’ Testing at the Flatwoods DMV
04/03/2015
The Flatwoods Division of Motor Vehicles’ Regional Office will not conduct driver skills’ testing next Thursday and Friday, April 9th and 10th. Customers that need to take their driver skills’ tests may utilize another Regional Office on those days...read more
DMV Announces WV Roadway Fatalities Down 18%
03/10/2015
Stronger highway safety legislation in occupant protection and distracted driving cited as possible reasons for decrease...read more
Interlock Legislation Increases Program Participation
12/01/2014
Senate Bill 434 helps to change driver behavior and reduce crashes, fatalities and injuries due to impaired driving...read more
Governor Tomblin Unveils Final License Plate in West Virginia Wildlife Design Series
11/07/2014
Governor encourages West Virginians to support state’s wildlife...read more
Randolph, Braxton, and McDowell Counties Can Now “Skip the Trip!”
10/29/2014
Berkeley County leads state in DMV online renewals...read more
Governor's Highway Safety Program Launches NEW Smartphone Safety App
07/24/2014
New app to help eliminate distracted driving...read more
New 2014 Laws Go Into Effect
06/02/2014
Beginning this week, West Virginians will notice some changes in DMV laws...read more
DMV Warns Customers of Potential IRS Phone Scam
12/16/2013
DMV customers need to be aware of a phone scam being orchestrated by callers claiming to be the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and wanting to collect back taxes via pre-paid card or wire transfer...read more
“Skip the Trip” with DMV’s New Online Services
10/18/2013
Has your license plate seen better days? DMV reminds motorists that replacing worn or faded standard license plates is easy and convenient with its new, online, self-service application at https://apps.wv.gov/dmv/selfservice...read more
DMV Offers Driver's License Status Checks Online
09/18/2013
Drivers in West Virginia may now check their license status online with the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) at their convenience...read more
DMV Announces New Online Vehicle Services
03/20/2013
Division of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Steve Dale announced today that effective immediately, customers may apply for a duplicate vehicle registration card, duplicate license plate, duplicate registration decal, or change of address, all on-line...read more
State Agencies Remind Veterans of Designation on Driver’s Licenses
11/28/2012
Division of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Joe Miller and West Virginia Department of Veteran’s Assistance Cabinet Secretary Keith Gwinn would like to remind citizens that the Veteran’s designation is now available on driver’s licenses...read more
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