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WV DMV Salutes Designated Drivers This New Year’s Eve
12/30/2025
Charleston, W.V. -- West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is reaching out this New Year’s Eve to celebrate some of the biggest heroes of the season; designated drivers. ...read more

DMV regional offices will be closed for the New Year's Holiday Weekend; Wednesday December 31st - January 3rd
12/30/2025
CHARLESTON, WV – All West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles regional offices will be closed for the New Year's holiday weekend, beginning Wednesday 31st....read more

DMV regional offices will be closed for the Christmas holiday; December 24-27
12/22/2025
All West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles regional offices will be closed for the Christmas holiday weekend, beginning Wednesday, Dec. 24 through Saturday, Dec. 27. ...read more

West Virginia DMV Introduces New CDL E-Test Card
12/17/2025
Charleston, W.V. -- West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is kicking off a more efficient way to obtain your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) test card on Wednesday, December 17, 2025....read more

WV DMV Reaches Out Ahead of TSA Deadline
12/15/2025
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is scheduled to begin an extra identity check, accompanied by a $45 fee, on February 1, 2026 for all airport passengers who do not have a REAL ID or another acceptable ID....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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