History of DMV

Still refer to the DMV as the Department of Motor Vehicles? Well, it's been a few years since that was its name.

In 1989, former governor Gaston Caperton consolidated all state agencies into departments. This made way for the new Department of Transportation, and changed the name of the Department of Motor Vehicles to the Division of Motor Vehicles.

West Virginia Department of Transportation

The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) is composed of seven divisions:

• The Division of Motor Vehicles

• The Division of Highways

• Public Transit

• Public Port Authority

• State Rail Authority

• Aeronautics Commission

• Parkways, Economic Development, and Tourism Authority

Together, these seven divisions of the WVDOT work to provide transportation services, safety and protection, information and education, revenue generation, and community and economic development.

West Virginia Department of Transportation Mission Statement

"It is the mission of the West Virginia Department of Transportation to create and maintain for the people of West Virginia, the United States and the world a multi-modal and inter-modal transportation system that supports the safe, effective and efficient movement of people, information and goods that enhances the opportunity for people and communities to enjoy environmentally sensitive and economically sound development."

West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles

The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offers a multitude of services to the public.

• Vehicle Services

• Motor Carrier Services

• Legal Services

• Information Services

• Driver Services

• Management Services

2005 Statistics

• 1,551,777 total vehicle registrations

• 41,558 total personalized license plates issued

• 93,704 total graduated driver's license (GDL) and learner's permit exams

• 21,404 total commercial driver's license (CDL) exams

• 13,254 total motorcycle exams

• 1,452 total motorcycle trainings

• $135,444,764.95 total revenue

Looks as if the West Virginia DMV has been pretty busy, doesn't it? Don't forget that aside from vehicle-related services the DMV also assists with organ donor information, voter registration, and registration with Selective Services.

Regional Offices

There are currently 22 regional DMV offices in West Virginia in addition to the Charleston Headquarters.

• Beckley

• Bridgeport

• Elkins

• Flatwoods

• Franklin

• Huntington

• Kanawha City

• Lewisburg

• Logan

• Martinsburg

• Moorefield

• Morgantown

• Moundsville

• Parkersburg

• Point Pleasant

• Princeton

• Romney

• Spencer

• Weirton

• Welch

• Williamson

• Winfield