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Moving to West Virginia: transferring your 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. Apply for a West Virginia license within 30 days of moving.

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

  2. Bring your out-of-state license, or a certified driving record dated within 30 days.

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

  3. Bring proof of identity, Social Security number and two WV residency documents.

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

  4. Pass a vision screening, finish a short alcohol awareness course and surrender your old license.

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

  5. If your license has expired, take the vision, written and road tests or provide a certified driving record.

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

  6. If you are under 18, bring your driving record so your prior time counts toward the Level 1 period.

    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

Deadline for new residents
Apply for a WV license within 30 days.Source: dmv.wv.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Tests for license transfers
A valid, unexpired out-of-state license transfers without tests (vision screening still required). If it has expired, take all tests or provide a certified driving record.Source: dmv.wv.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Transfer requirements
Pass a vision screening, complete a brief alcohol awareness course and surrender your out-of-state license.Source: dmv.wv.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

More in the West Virginia guide

Instruction permitSteps and official links →First licenseSteps and official links →RenewalSteps and official links →REAL IDSteps 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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