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West Virginia - Apply for Identification (ID) Card

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ProcedureEdit

  1. Apply for an ID card at one of the Division of Motor Vehicles Regional Offices.
  2. Complete an application form and submit it along with all other required documents.
  3. Pay the ID fee.



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Required DocumentsEdit

NOT FOR FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION Card Requirements:

  • Renewal Applicants for a drivers license or ID card with no changes:
Current license or ID card, the renewal application, and one proof of West Virginia residency document with name and physical address.
  • Any changes in address since the last card will require two proofs of WV residency documents with name and physical address. Any change of legal name requires proof of legal name change document(s).
  • Duplicate Applicants:
If your license has been lost, stolen, or destroyed, you are required to provide one proof of identity document and one proof of WV residency document. Additionally if your legal name has changed from what was listed on your previous license or ID card, you must also provide proof of legal name change document(s). If you have changed your address since the last card was issued, you must provide two proofs of WV residency documents.
  • New Applicants, Transfers, and Expired License Applicants:
Provide one proof of identity, one proof of Social Security number, two proofs of WV residency with name and physical address, and proof of legal name change document(s) if your name has changed or is different than the provided proof of identity document.
  • For applicants who have never held a driver's license or ID card, who are transferring a license from out-of state, or who have a West Virginia license that has been expired for more than six (6) months are considered first-time applicants
  • Applicants who are applying for a West Virginia driver's license and are transferring a license from another state, must also submit their current license from the previous state or present a current certified driving record from their previous state, dated 30 days or less from the date of the application. New residents who want to drive in WV must apply for a WV driver's license within 30 days.


FOR FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION (REAL ID) Card Requirements:

  • Renewal and Duplicate Applicants choosing a For Federal Use drivers license or ID card:
Provide one proof of identity document, one proof of Social Security number document, two proofs of WV residency documents with name and physical address, and proof of legal name change document(s) if their name has ever changed or is different than the provided proof of identity document.
  • New Applicants, Transfers, and Expired License Applicants:
One proof of identity, one proof of Social Security number, two proofs of WV residency with name and physical address, and proof of legal name change document(s) if your name has ever changed.
  • Applicants who have never held a driver's license or ID card, who are transferring a license from out-of state, or who have a West Virginia license that has been expired for more than six (6) months are considered first-time applicants.
  • For applicants who are applying for a West Virginia driver's license and are transferring a license from another state, must also submit their current license from the previous state or present a current certified driving record from their previous state, dated 30 days or less from the date of the application. New residents who want to drive in WV must apply for a WV driver's license within 30 days.

This card is sent to the applicant's address via USPS in 10-15 business days. A temporary License is issued at the time the application is accepted at DMV for use during the production and shipping of this card.


Acceptable Proof Documents



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

West Virginia Department of Transportation

Motor Vehicles
5707 MacCorkle Avenue, SE
Charleston, WV 25317
Map

Phone : 1-304-558-3900
Toll-Free: 1-800-642-9066 (West Virginia Residents Only)
Hearing Impaired: 1-800-742-6991

E-mail: [email protected]


Regional Offices Locations and Hours



EligibilityEdit

  • Resident of West Virginia



FeesEdit

IDENTIFICATION CARDS

  • Age 2-15: $5.00
  • Age 16: $12.50
  • Age 17: $10.50
  • Age 18: $7.50
  • Age 19: $5.00
  • Age 20: $2.50



ValidityEdit

Two (2) years



Documents to UseEdit

Application for a Drivers License or Photo ID Card (DMV-DS-23P)



Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

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InstructionsEdit

TWO types of Driver's Licenses & ID Cards

Applicants may choose between a Not For Federal Use drivers license or ID card, or a REAL ID/For Federal Use card that contains a gold star, indicating that the card meets full federal requirements for future use at airports and other designated federal facilities and uses nationwide. Details of how Federal Government will implement this requirement have not been released.

If you are applying for, renewing, or obtaining a duplicate drivers license or ID card, you are required to provide specific documents. The documents you need to bring to the DMV depends on what type of card you choose. Due to processing and shipping costs, an additional $10.00 fee is required to obtain a FOR REAL ID/For Federal Use card.



Required InformationEdit

  • Full name
  • Birthdate
  • Residence Address
  • Mailing Address
  • Email Address
  • Gender
  • Eyes color
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Social security number



Need for the DocumentEdit

If you are a newly resident of this state, you need not be a citizen to be able to avail of this privilege. Either you are an immigrant, refuge, or non immigrant, you can still obtain an identification card duly issued by the state.



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Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.



External LinksEdit

  • West Virginia Department of Transportation:
http://www.transportation.wv.gov/dmv/drivers-licenses/pages/default.aspx



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