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Getting your first West Virginia driver license

The steps in plain English. Each one links to the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (WV DMV) page it came from. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.

  1. Hold your Level 1 permit for at least 6 months with no infractions.

    Source: dmv.wv.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  2. Complete 50 hours of supervised driving, 10 at night, certified by a parent or guardian.

    Source: dmv.wv.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  3. At 16 or older, pass the road skills test ($7.50) for a Level 2 intermediate license.

    Source: dmv.wv.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  4. Follow Level 2 rules: limited teen passengers and an adult with you from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

    Source: dmv.wv.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  5. At 17, after a full infraction-free year on Level 2, move up to a Level 3 license.

    Source: dmv.wv.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Check before you go: requirements and fees change, and some depend on your age or situation. The official page is the final word.

Related facts

Level 1 knowledge test fee
$7.50 per attempt.Source: dmv.wv.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Road test wait for adults
At least 30 days after getting the regular instruction permit.Source: dmv.wv.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Class E license fee
$5.00 per year; Level 3 is $2.50 per year at 17 and $5.00 per year at 18 until age 21.Source: dmv.wv.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

More in the West Virginia guide

Instruction permitSteps and official links →RenewalSteps and official links →REAL IDSteps and official links →Moving to West VirginiaSteps and official links →Lost or replacement licenseSteps and official links →

Official West Virginia links

Agency home pagedmv.wv.gov ↗Driver handbookdmv.wv.gov ↗Driver handbook (PDF)webapps.transportation.wv.gov ↗Online renewalapps.wv.gov ↗REAL IDdmv.wv.gov ↗Permit and first licensedmv.wv.gov ↗New residentsdmv.wv.gov ↗Feesdmv.wv.gov ↗

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