WV DMV
location_on WV DMV office listing — Statewide, WV
Location Details
Address
WV
Phone
Not listed — call the WV DMV main line for routing.
Hours of Operation
Hours not posted. Call ahead or check the official WV DMV site.
Services Provided
Taking the Knowledge Test in West Virginia
Planning to take your written permit test at WV DMV? Here's what WV DMV requires statewide — call ahead to confirm this location offers knowledge testing.
Format: At least 25 multiple-choice and true/false questions; must answer 19 of 25 correctly (76%).
Appointments: Encouraged — appointments can be scheduled online via DMV website; online at-home knowledge test also available.
Bring: Proof of identity, Social Security card or proof of number, two proofs of WV residency, proof of legal name change (if applicable), certified birth certificate; applicants under 18 need parental consent (DMV-DS-23P) plus valid School Driver Eligibility Certificate.
If you don't pass: Unlimited (each attempt requires $7.50 fee); 7-day wait between attempts. Wait 7 day(s) before retaking.
Renewing Your License in West Virginia
West Virginia licenses are valid for 5 years and a standard renewal costs $25. Available to non-commercial drivers age 21 or older who are U.S. citizens with a license in good standing. Requires a renewal notice with 4-digit PIN. No name, address, or driver-info changes can be made online.
Skip the trip if you can — many renewals can be completed online. See our step-by-step WV renewal guide for eligibility, REAL ID upgrades, and vision-test rules.
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