West Virginia - How to Renew Vehicle Registration

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Procedure

1. Renewal notices for your vehicle registration are mailed approximately 30 days before your vehicle registration expires.
2. Complete the Registration Renewal Notice (DMV-44).
3. You may send the completed form by mail with the correct fee, insurance information and personal property tax receipt or submit it personally at any DMV Regional Offices.

Notes:

• County sheriff's offices can renew passenger vehicles (Class A) and motorcycle registrations (Class G).
• It is the vehicle owner's responsibility to know when their plates expire, the notice is just sent as a reminder.
• Always make sure the division has your current address. If it is not updated, it is likely you will not receive your renewal notice.

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Required Documents

• You must have one (1) Proof of Social Security Number:
• You must have one (1) Proof of Identity:
• You must have two (2) forms of Proof of WV Residency
• Proof of vehicle insurance
• All necessary vehicle documents.

You must have one (1) Proof of Social Security Number:

• Original Social Security Card
• Wage and Tax Statement (W-2) or payroll stub with the applicants employer name and employer ID number, as well as the applicants name, address, and Social Security Number
• SA/1099 Form (Social Security Benefit Form)

Please make sure your Social Security records reflect your full legal name, as reflected on your other documents. DMV must be able to establish a name connection between documents, therefore your full legal name must match your name on file with the Social Security Administration. If an applicant is not eligible for a social security number, then the applicant must submit a denial letter from both the Social Security Administration and IRS. The Division checks every social security number with the SSA. If you have a problem with the SSA, such as name or date of birth does not match with records of the DMV, and SSA then you must have the problem corrected before you can be issued a permit, license, or identification card. Your documents will be scanned and returned to you, which will provide DMV with a historical record, and provide you with additional protection, per the Federal Real ID Act of 2005. Please visit the Social Security Administration website for information about obtaining a Social Security number.

You must have one (1) Proof of Identity:

• U.S. Birth Certificate: An original or certified copy of a United States-issued birth certificate (U.S. Department of State and U.S. Military birth certificates ARE acceptable. Hospital birth certificates are NOT acceptable.)
  • To obtain a birth certificate, if you were born in West Virginia, contact the Office of Vital Statistics. If you were born in another state, the National Center for Health Statistics has information on how to obtain a birth certificate.
• Valid unexpired U.S. Passport
• If foreign born, valid, unexpired Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Documents

You must have two (2) forms of Proof of WV Residency

• You may use two documents from LIST B or one from LIST B and one from LIST C. Documents with a PO Box are not acceptable. Any recurring document cannot be more than 60 days old (ie utility bill). Married applicants may provide residency documents from LIST B or LIST C in their spouse's name when accompanied with a Certified Marriage Certificate.

LIST B

• WV utility bills (not more than 60 days old)
• Tax records with a WV street address
• WV mortgage documents, WV homeowner insurance documents for a WV residence or proof of WV home ownership
• WV W-2 form not more than 18 months old
• WV weapons permit
• A valid WV Motor Vehicles registration card
• WV voters registration card
• WV drivers eligibility certificate (School Enrollment Form) if applicant is under age 18 with the applicants WV street address
• WV Homestead Tax exemption
• Proof of WV Public Assistance
• Residential rental or lease agreement
• WV DMV Affidavit of West Virginia Residency

LIST C

• College admissions letter that shows the applicant is an in-state resident
• Letter from any of the below offices that show the applicant has been a WV resident at their facility and that shows the current physical address, letterhead preferred but not required: WV Homeless Shelter, Hotel or Job Corp
  • WV Senior Citizens Home
  • WV Rehabilitation Center
  • WV Nursing Home
  • WV Childrens Home, Orphanage or Shelter
  • WV Battered Womens Shelter
• Benefits letter from WV Health and Human Resources
• Check stub from any WV employer that shows a current physical address (cannot be hand written).
• Social Security benefits letter
• WV Professional License
• Letter from the applicants employer stating that all utility and house arrangements are provided by the employer
• United States Selective Service card
• Letter from the US Post Office that shows a new, physical, WV address assigned by the Post Office for the applicant
• WV Dealer temporary registration card
• WV Bank Statement, Auto Insurance or Hunting License
• License Plate renewal form
• 911 letter

Office Locations & Contacts

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

Eligibility

Every motor vehicle, trailer, semi trailer, pole trailer, and recreational vehicle when driven or moved upon a highway must be titled and registered.

Fees

Motor Vehicle Registration Fees - for all vehicle classes

Validity

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Documents to Use

• Registration Renewal Notice (DMV-44-TR)
• Other Forms

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Instructions

The DMV Vehicle Services Unit handles all motor vehicle titles and registrations.

Required Information

• Current License Plate number
• Title Number
• Name exactly shown on title
• Current street address/Mailing address
• Make
• Year
• VIN
• Style of body
• Odometer reading
• Weight

Owners Statement of Insurance

• Name of insurance company
• Name of insurance agent
• Policy number
• Valid from and to date

Need for the Document

West Virginia law requires that motor vehicle owners must renew their vehicle registration, you can renew your vehicle registration by following the procedure below.

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External Links

West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles

http://www.transportation.wv.gov/dmv/Vehicles/Pages/RegistrationRenewal.aspx

Regional office Locations and Hours

http://www.transportation.wv.gov/dmv/Regional-Offices/Pages/default.aspx

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