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Renewing a 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. Watch for your mailed renewal notice; it contains the PIN for online renewal.

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

  2. Renew online if you are not changing your name, address or photo.

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

  3. Or renew at a regional office with your current card, the renewal form and proof of address.

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

  4. Pay $5 per year until your next birthday at an age divisible by five.

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

  5. If your license expired more than 3 years ago, expect to retest.

    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

License term
Five years under 'Drive for Five': licenses expire in a year your age is divisible by five (the first cycle may be 3–7 years).Source: dmv.wv.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Renewal fee
$5.00 per year until your next age divisible by five (for example, $20 at age 21 to 25).Source: dmv.wv.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Online renewal
Yes, with the PIN from your mailed renewal notice. Name, address or photo changes and REAL ID upgrades require an office visit.Source: apps.wv.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Renewing a Not for Federal ID card in person
Bring your current card, the renewal form and one proof of physical address (more if your name or address changed).Source: dmv.wv.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Expired more than 3 years
You must take the tests again as a first-time applicant.Source: dmv.wv.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

More in the West Virginia guide

Instruction permitSteps and official links →First licenseSteps 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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