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Replacing a lost 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. Visit a regional office for a duplicate license.

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

  2. For a 'For Federal Use' duplicate, bring proof of identity, Social Security number and two WV residency documents.

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

  3. Pay the $7.50 duplicate fee.

    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.

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Duplicate license fee
$7.50.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 →Moving to West VirginiaSteps 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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