West Virginia - Apply for Driver License

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Procedure

You are a West Virginia resident, are 18 years old or older, holding an out-of-state driver’s license or not, you can obtain a West Virginia driver’s license by following:

You are New to West Virginia

If you are out-of-state, license is not suspended or revoked, you can transfer your out-of-state license within 30 days of moving to West Virginia. Please follow below steps to do this:

1. Prepare the required documents:
   1. Your surrendered out-of-state license
   2. One proof of Social Security number document as Social security card, an original Wage and Tax Statement (W-2) or payroll stub with your employer name and employer ID number, etc.
   3. One proof of identity document as original or certified copy of an U.S.-issued birth certificate, a valid U.S. passport, etc.
   4. Two proofs of West Virginia residency documents as West Virginia utility bills (not more than 60 days old), tax records with street address, weapons permit, etc.
   5. Proof of legal name change documents (if applicable) as certified marriage certificate, birth certificate with amended legal name, court Order, etc.
   6. Proof of changes to birth date, SSN (if applicable)
2. Visit a suitable West Virginia DMV office :
   1. Office Locations Present the required documents, follow all of officer’s guiding to take and pass the vision exam, complete a brief alcohol awareness course, the written and road skills tests will be required if the out-of-state is expired. Pay the applicable fee before a West Virginia driver’s license will be issued.
      
      

You apply for your first time driver’s license

1. Obtain a West Virginia Instruction Permit
   • The instruction Permit allows you to operate a motor vehicle when a licensed driver 21 or older occupies the front seat with you. You must obtain an Instruction permit before you can apply for a driver’s license. To do it, please follow:
   1. Prepare the required documents:
      1. A completed application for a driver’s license or photo ID Application
      2. One proof of Social Security number document as Social security card, an original Wage and Tax Statement (W-2) or payroll stub with your employer name and employer ID number, etc.
      3. One proof of identity document as original or certified copy of an U.S.-issued birth certificate, a valid U.S. passport, etc.
      4. Two proofs of West Virginia residency documents as West Virginia utility bills (not more than 60 days old), tax records with street address, weapons permit, etc.
      5. Proof of legal name change documents (if applicable) as certified marriage certificate, birth certificate with amended legal name, court Order, etc.
      6. Proof of changes to birth date, SSN (if applicable)
   2. Visit a suitable West Virginia DMV office Office Locations Present the required documents, follow all of officer’s guiding to take and pass the vision exam, the written test, and pay the applicable fee to obtain the West Virginia instruction permit. You must maintain the instruction permit for at least 30 days before you are eligible for the road skill test.
2. Apply for a West Virginia driver’s license
   1. Prepare the required items:
      1. Your instruction permit
      2. Your regular passenger vehicle in good working condition with a valid state inspection sticker
      3. Proof of your vehicle’s registration and insurance
   2. Make your appointment (it is smart) and visit the suitable West Virginia DMV office West-Virginia-DMV-Office-Information Office Locations Present the required items, follow all of officer’s guiding to take and pass the road skills test. Pay the applicable fee before you will be issued a West Virginia driver’s license.

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Required Documents

You are New to West Virginia

1. Your surrendered out-of-state license
2. One proof of Social Security number document as Social security card, an original Wage and Tax Statement (W-2) or payroll stub with your employer name and employer ID number, etc.
3. One proof of identity document as original or certified copy of an U.S.-issued birth certificate, a valid U.S. passport, etc.
4. Two proofs of West Virginia residency documents as West Virginia utility bills (not more than 60 days old), tax records with street address, weapons permit, etc.
5. Proof of legal name change documents (if applicable) as certified marriage certificate, birth certificate with amended legal name, court Order, etc.
6. Proof of changes to birth date, SSN (if applicable)
   
   

You apply for your first time driver’s license

Obtain a West Virginia Instruction Permit

1. A completed application for a driver’s license or photo ID
2. One proof of Social Security number document as Social security card, an original Wage and Tax Statement (W-2) or payroll stub with your employer name and employer ID number, etc.
3. One proof of identity document as original or certified copy of an U.S.-issued birth certificate, a valid U.S. passport, etc.
4. Two proofs of West Virginia residency documents as West Virginia utility bills (not more than 60 days old), tax records with street address, weapons permit, etc.
5. Proof of legal name change documents (if applicable) as certified marriage certificate, birth certificate with amended legal name, court Order, etc.
6. Proof of changes to birth date, SSN (if applicable)

Apply for a West Virginia driver’s license

1. Your instruction permit
2. Your regular passenger vehicle in good working condition with a valid state inspection sticker
3. Proof of your vehicle’s registration and insurance

Office Locations & Contacts

Spencer Regional DMV Office

Spencer, West Virginia

Address: 115 Church St. Spencer, WV 25276

Phone: (304) 558-3900,(800) 642-9066

Email: [email protected]

More detail can be refer at the linkWest-Virginia-DMV-Office-Information Office location

Eligibility

• West Virginia resident
• You are 18 years old or older
• Should hold an out-of-state driver’s license or not

Fees

• 7.5$ for Instruction Permit
• 5$/year for driver’s license

Validity

• 90 days for Instruction Permit
• Driver’s license expire when you are 25, 30, 35, etc. (Drive to Five program)

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