Driver’s Licenses
All types of instruction permits and driver’s licenses may be obtained at most of the DMV Regional Offices or at any West Virginia State Police Detachment on a rotating schedule.
For complete information about obtaining and renewing a driver’s license, see the fact sheet, Driver’s License Information.
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Minimum Age to Obtain a Driver’s License
Minimum Age | Type of License
15 | Level I – Instruction Permit
16 | Level II – Intermediate Driver’s License
Motorcycle Instruction Permit
17 | Level III – Full Class E License
18 | Driver’s License (Class E) –
Driver License (Class D) with one year driving experience
Motorcycle Only License (Class F)
License & I.D. Card Fees for Ages Under 21
AGE CLASS E & F | CLASS A, B, & C | CLASS D | CLASS D
(with 2 years driving experience) | (with 1 year driving experience) | (Identification Cards Only)
16 | $5.00 | $12.50
17 | $10.50 | $10.00
18 | $8.50 | $26.25 | $19.25 | $7.50
19 | $5.50 | $17.50 | $13.00 | $5.00
20 | $3.00 | $8.75 | $6.75 | $2.50
