It is important to confirm that you are not under suspension in any other jurisdiction before attempting to obtain a license in WV. All applicants for a WV driver's license must be verified with the PDPS. It is illegal to drive in WV with a suspended or revoked license. If your out-of-state license is suspended or revoked, you will not be licensed in WV, until you receive a “clearance” in the PDPS. If you have a motorcycle endorsement on your license, the Division will transfer the endorsement for an additional fee of $5.00.Ī new resident who does not have possession of the out-of-state license or if it has expired, must obtain a certified driving record, dated no more than 30 days from the date of the application, from the state in which they were previously licensed.
A transfer applicant must present all documents that are required.
You are required to pass a vision screening, complete a brief alcohol awareness course, and surrender your out-of-state license before a WV license will be issued. If the out-of-state license is expired, you are required to take all examination tests, vision, written, and road skills examination(s) before making application for a driver's license. If you have a valid non-expired out-of-state license, you are eligible to transfer the license.
