All Drivers
If you’re renewing a license that has been expired for longer than a year, or if you’re applying for reinstatement after a suspension, you may have to retake the written exam in order to obtain your license.Free Practice Tests
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Resources for all drivers
Read the official West Virginia driver’s manualCheck out our frequently asked questions (FAQ)
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West Virginia DMV quick links for all drivers
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New & Teen Drivers
Teens aged 15 are eligible to apply for a graduated driver’s license (GDL) instruction permit. Teens aged 16 may apply for an intermediate driver’s license once they have held their GDL instruction permit for at least 6 months, completed 50 hours of training with a parent or legal guardian, and pass the road skills test. Persons over 18 who have never held a driver’s license must obtain a Class E Instruction Permit before they can take the road test and obtain their Class E Driver’s License.Resources for new & teen drivers
Read the official West Virginia driver’s manualTake one of our free learner’s permit practice tests
Check out our new & teen driver frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Buy a learner’s permit test cheat sheet: basic or advanced
Buy a driver’s license test cheat sheet: basic or advanced
Check rates or buy car insurance
West Virginia DMV quick links for new & teen drivers
Graduated license informationLearner’s permit information
New-to-State Drivers
New West Virginia residents with valid out-of-state licenses are eligible for a license transfer, unless the out-of-state license is expired. If your out-of-state license is expired, you are required to take the written, vision, and road skills tests before you may apply for a West Virginia driver’s license.Resources for new-to-state drivers
Read the official West Virginia driver’s manualTake one of our free driver’s license practice tests
Check out our new-to-state frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Buy a new-to-state driver’s license test cheat sheet: basic or advanced
Check rates or buy car insurance
West Virginia DMV quick links for new-to-state drivers
New resident informationMotorcycles
West Virginia requires all riders to obtain a motorcycle endorsement in order to operate their motorcycles. If you are under 18, West Virginia requires you to obtain a level 2 GDL before you can apply for a motorcycle instruction permit. A knowledge and road test must be completed successfully before a motorcycle endorsement can be added to your license (or a motorcycle-only license issued).Resources for motorcyclists
Read the official West Virginia motorcycle manualTake one of our free motorcycle endorsement practice tests
Check out our motorcycle endorsement frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Buy a motorcycle endorsement test cheat sheet: basic or advanced
New-to-state motorcycle insurance
CDL
You must have a valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) or CDL instruction permit to drive a commercial motor vehicle in West Virginia. You must already have a valid West Virginia driver’s license to apply for a CDL instruction permit. In order to obtain a CDL, you must pass a written examination and a road skills test.Resources for CDL
Read the official West Virginia CDL manualTake one of our free CDL practice tests
Buy a CDL test paid cheat sheet: basic or advanced
Check rates or buy CDL insurance
West Virginia DMV quick links for CDL
CDL instruction permit informationCDL transfer information
CDL renewal information
CDL knowledge and road test information
CDL third party testers