Any change of legal name requires proof of legal name change document(s) and one proof of Social Security number document. Any changes in address since the last card will require two proof of WV residency documents with name and physical address.
Renewal Applications for a REAL ID/For-Federal Identification driver’s license or ID card with no changes are required to provide their current license or ID card OR the renewal application. New residents who want to drive in WV must apply for a WV driver's license within 30 days. 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.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 three (3) years are considered first-time applicants.New Applicants, Transfers, and Expired License Applicants are required to 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. If you have changed your address since the last card was issued, you must provide two proofs of WV residency documents. 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). Any change of legal name requires proof of legal name change document(s).ĭuplicate Applicants If your license has been lost, stolen, or destroyed, you are required to provide one proof identity document and one proof of WV residency document. Any changes in address since the last card will require two proof of WV residency documents with name and physical address. Renewal Applicants for a driver’s license or ID card with no changes are required to provide their current license or ID card OR the renewal application. The same documents are required as before-proof of identity, proof of social security number, and two proofs of physical residency. If you currently have an appointment for a driver's license transaction, you do not need to make a new one. These security features will reduce the risk of fraud and identity theft.Ĭustomers that want a new driver's license are encouraged to make an appointment through the DMV website at dmv.wv.gov. Additionally, the new program also includes a new design for licenses and IDs with several upgraded security features. All license and ID issuance is now done through the central print location, with no credentials being printed in the offices.Ĭentral issuance involves mailing permanent license and ID cards from a secure facility. Customers applying for duplicate credentials will also receive a temporary card and their permanent credential in the mail. Customers renewing or applying for a driver's license or identification card credential, in the regional offices, at the kiosks, or online, now receive a temporary card/receipt, valid for 60 days, and their permanent credential will be mailed to them as part of the central issuance requirement for REAL ID. In late 2020, DMV phased-in a new driver's license issuance program, in compliance with the Real ID Act of 2005. Due to processing and shipping costs, an additional $10.00 fee is required to obtain a FOR REAL ID/For Federal Use card. The documents you need to bring to the DMV depends on what type of card you choose. Details of how Federal Government will implement this requirement have not been released.Īpplicants applying for, renewing, or obtaining a duplicate driver’s license or ID card are required to provide specific documents.
You have the choice between a Not For Federal Use driver’s 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. There are TWO types Driver's Licenses & ID Cards