Reinstating a Driver's License in West Virginia
How to check your West Virginia license status, what gets a license suspended, reinstatement steps and fees, and hardship licenses.
Short answer: Check your license status online through the DMV's "Check Driver's License Status" self-service. A suspension applies even if you did not receive the notice. WV DMV, FAQ; WV DMV, Point System
| Checking and reinstating a license | Check your license status online through the DMV's "Check Driver's License Status" self-service. A suspension applies even if you did not receive the notice. Paying a ticket does not by itself end a suspension: DMV may not have received proof of payment, or you may owe a reinstatement fee. After a mandatory points suspension ends, apply for reinstatement by mailing the reinstatement fee, a copy of the original suspension notice and your driver's license number to the Division of Motor Vehicles, PO Box 17030, Charleston, WV 25317; regional offices do not process reinstatements. Status check: https://apps.wv.gov/DMV/SelfService/DrivingRecord ; points reinstatement: https://dmv.wv.gov/point-system |
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| License suspension | Licenses can be suspended or revoked for accumulating too many points or citations in a short period, DUI, driving without insurance, failure to pay any type of court action, failure to give DMV current insurance information, and fraudulent checks, among other reasons. After a points suspension, the driver applies for reinstatement with a copy of the suspension notice and pays a reinstatement fee. |
| Hardship or restricted license | After a DUI or test refusal, a driver may shorten the revocation by participating in the Motor Vehicle Alcohol Test and Lock Program (ignition interlock) under W. Va. Code § 17C-5A-3a. A hardship or work license for points suspensions was not confirmed. |
Where to get help in West Virginia
More West Virginia traffic tickets & dui
- DUI Laws in West Virginia
- How Driver Points Work in West Virginia
- Paying or Contesting a Traffic Ticket in West Virginia
- All West Virginia traffic tickets & dui rules
FAQ
How do I check if my license is suspended and get it reinstated in West Virginia?
Check your license status online through the DMV's "Check Driver's License Status" self-service. A suspension applies even if you did not receive the notice. Paying a ticket does not by itself end a suspension: DMV may not have received proof of payment, or you may owe a reinstatement fee. After a mandatory points suspension ends, apply for reinstatement by mailing the reinstatement fee, a copy of the original suspension notice and your driver's license number to the Division of Motor Vehicles, PO Box 17030, Charleston, WV 25317; regional offices do not process reinstatements.
What gets your license suspended in West Virginia?
Licenses can be suspended or revoked for accumulating too many points or citations in a short period, DUI, driving without insurance, failure to pay any type of court action, failure to give DMV current insurance information, and fraudulent checks, among other reasons. After a points suspension, the driver applies for reinstatement with a copy of the suspension notice and pays a reinstatement fee.
Can you get a hardship license in West Virginia?
After a DUI or test refusal, a driver may shorten the revocation by participating in the Motor Vehicle Alcohol Test and Lock Program (ignition interlock) under W. Va. Code § 17C-5A-3a.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.