DRIVER'S LICENSE

New Residents
After establishing residency, residents who want to drive in WV must apply for a WV driver's license within 30 days. If you have a valid non-expired out-of -state license, you are eligible to transfer the license. You are required to pass a vision test, complete a brief alcohol awareness course and surrender your out-of state license before a WV license will be issued. A transfer applicant must present all acceptable documents that are required for a first-time applicant. A written examination is also required for applicants under the age of 18. If you have a motorcycle endorsement on your license the Division will transfer the endorsement for an additional fee of $5.00.

If the out-of-state license is expired, you are required to take all examination tests, vision, written and road skill examination’s before making application for a driver's license.

A new resident who does not have possession of the out-of-state license or if it has expired, must obtain a certified driving record from the state in which they where previously licensed.
If your out-of–state license is suspended or revoked, you will not be licensed in WV, until you receive a “clearance” in the PDPS. It is illegal to drive in WV with a suspended or revoked license. All applicants for a WV driving license must be verified with the PDPS, the Problem Driver Pointer System. It is important to confirm that you are not under suspension in any other jurisdiction before attempting to obtain a license in WV.Out-of-state drivers license is valid for 30 days.

You can transfer a valid non-expired out-of -state license. You must pass a vision test, complete alcohol awareness course & surrender your out-of state license.
You must present acceptable documents that are required:
      *A certified birth certificate.
      *Social Security Card/Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (non-laminated, non-metal).
      *Two proofs of West Virginia physical address (utility bills, mortgage papers, voters registration card, etc. with your physical address not P.O. Box)
      *If the applicant is under the age of 18 and is applying for a instruction permit or license, a valid school enrollment form is also required.
      *If the applicant’s name has changed, then an original or a certified copy of a marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order is also required.
A written examination is also required for applicants under the age of 18.
Information regarding requirements @ 1-800-642-9066 or www.wvdot.com