Licensing Handbook - Revised 5/2013 - Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles

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Licensing Handbook, revised 5/2013, issued by the West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles. Provides contact details and key telephone numbers for vehicle title, license plate, driver’s license issues, and general information, along with guidance for applicants before calling. Explains the purpose of the driving privilege, responsibilities for safe operation, and how the handbook supports passing the driver examination for a Class E license, including an overview of traffic safety education.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages87

Reading Time3 h 39 min

AccessFree to download

Driver’s License Information

Who Must Be Licensed?

Who is Exempt?

Licensing Handbook Revised 5/2013 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES PO Box 17010 5707 MacCorkle Avenue, SE Charleston, WV 25317 Before you call, please have your license plate number, driver’s license number and/or your file number ready so that we can assist you as quickly as possible. For Vehicle Title, License Plate, Driver’s License issues, or for General Information (304) 926-3499 / (800) 642-9066 | Hearing-Impaired- (800) 742-6991 Other Important Telephone Numbers (Area Code 304) Driver’s License................................................................................................. 926-3801 Commercial Driver’s License ............................................................................. 926-3801 Point System .................................................................................................... 926-2505 Student Attendance ......................................................................................... 926-2505 Unpaid West Virginia Tickets ............................................................................ 926-2505 Unpaid Out-of-State Tickets ............................................................................. 926-2505 Driving Records ................................................................................................ 926-3802 Compulsory Insurance...................................................................................... 926-3802 Driving Under the Influence.............................................................................. 926-2506 Driving Under the Influence “Interlock”............................................................ 926-2507 [Visit us on the web at www.dmv. wv.gov](Visit us on the web at www.dmv. wv.gov). Need help with reading skills or know someone who does? **FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL HELP WITH READING IS OUT THERE** CALL NOW! 1-866-2MAKE-IT (1-866-262-5348) WHERE TOTESTOR APPLY FORA DRIVER’S LICENSE A WV resident can apply for a WV permit, license, or identification card at any DMV regional office. All DMV regional offices are open Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm; with the exceptions of Kanawha City, which is open Monday-Friday 8:30 am-6:00 pm and Saturday from 8 am-12 pm, and the Martinsburg regional office is also open on Saturday from 8:00 am-12:00 pm. Please check the DMV website at [www.dmv.wv.gov](www.dmv.wv.gov) or call 1-800-642-9066 for further information DMV REGIONAL OFFICE LOCATIONS Beckley 107 Pinecrest Drive Beckley, WV 25801 CharlesTown 24 Ruland Road Kearneysville, WV 25430 Clarksburg 105 Platinum Drive, Suite D Bridgeport, WV 26330 Elkins 1029 NRandolph Avenue Elkins, WV 26241 Flatwoods 295 Skidmore Lane Sutton, WV 26601 Franklin 100 Thorn Creek Road, Suite 300 Franklin, WV 26807 Huntington 801 Madison Avenue Huntington, WV 25701 Kanawha City 5707 MacCorkle Avenue, South East Suite 400 Charleston, WV 25317 Lewisburg 148 Maplewood Avenue Lewisburg, WV 24901 Logan 428 Main Street Logan, WV 25601 Martinsburg 38 Severna Parkway Martinsburg, WV 25403 Moorefield 410 South Main Street Moorefield, WV 26836 Morgantown 1525 Deckers Creek Blvd. Morgantown, WV 26505 Moundsville 400 Teletech Drive, Suite 100 Moundsville, WV 26041 Parkersburg 601 Lubeck Avenue Parkersburg, WV 26101 Point Pleasant 1408 Kanawha Street Point Pleasant, WV 25550 Princeton 198 Davis Street Princeton, WV 24740 Romney 22278 Northwestern Pike Romney, WV 25757 Spencer 115 Church Street Spencer, WV 25276 Weirton Municipal Plaza, Suite 100 Weirton, WV 26062 Welch 92 McDowell Street Welch, WV 24801 Williamson 225 E 3rd Avenue Williamson, WV 25661 Winfield 116 Liberty Square Winfield, WV 25526 ADDITIONAL DRIVER TESTING LOCATION Fairmont Remote Testing Site 395 Middletown Mall White Hall, WV 26554 FOREWORD Driving a motor vehicle in West Virginia is a privilege that

FAQs

What should you have ready before calling the DMV for help?

Have your license plate number, your driver’s license number and/or your file number ready so the DMV can assist you quickly.

What is the main purpose of this Licensing Handbook?

It provides information needed to obtain and keep a Class E license, explains laws and best practices to avoid crashes, and supports passing the driver examination.

Where can a West Virginia resident apply for a permit, license, or identification card?

At any DMV regional office, which operate Monday–Friday 8:30 am–5:00 pm, with specific exceptions noted for Kanawha City and Martinsburg.

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