{"state":"West Virginia","code":"WV","slug":"west-virginia","questionCount":209,"manual":"West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook","manualUrl":"https://webapps.transportation.wv.gov/TWS/DMV/Drivers_Licensing_Handbook.pdf","examFormat":{"questions":25,"passing":19,"totalQuestions":25,"passingPercent":76},"keyFacts":[{"id":"test-fee","label":"Knowledge test fee","value":"The Level 1 GDL fee is $7.50 per attempt; the adult instruction permit is listed at $7.50.","sourceUrl":"https://dmv.wv.gov/license-and-renewal-fees","verifiedAt":"2026-10-05"}],"documents":{"applicantScope":"First standard, non-federal Class E instruction permit for West Virginia residents age 18 or older, including U.S. citizens and eligible lawfully present noncitizens. Minor GDL applications, REAL ID, transfers and later road testing are excluded.","items":[{"label":"Complete the initial instruction-permit application","detail":"Provide the requested identifying and address information before testing.","who":"all","group":"application","sourceUrl":"https://dmv.wv.gov/regular-non-gdl-instruction-permit"},{"label":"Bring one original accepted identity/lawful-presence document","detail":"Use the official list: certified government birth certificate, valid U.S. passport, citizenship certificate, or the documents required for your immigration category. A foreign passport route requires its listed status evidence.","who":"all","group":"identity","sourceUrl":"https://dmv.wv.gov/not-federal-identification-card-requirements"},{"label":"Bring legal documents connecting any name change","detail":"Use certified marriage, divorce, adoption or court records as applicable; names must match the identity and Social Security records.","who":"all","group":"identity","sourceUrl":"https://dmv.wv.gov/not-federal-identification-card-requirements"},{"label":"Bring one SSN proof or an SSA ineligibility denial letter","detail":"SSN card, an accepted original W-2/payroll stub or 1099 must show your identifying information and full SSN. An ineligible applicant supplies the SSA denial letter.","who":"all","group":"ssn","sourceUrl":"https://dmv.wv.gov/acceptable-proof-documents"},{"label":"Bring two proofs of your physical West Virginia address","detail":"Use different issuers; recurring documents must be within 60 days and W-2s within 18 months. PO boxes do not qualify. DMV residency and facility-residency affidavits are listed alternatives.","who":"all","group":"residency","sourceUrl":"https://dmv.wv.gov/acceptable-proof-documents"},{"label":"Bring payment for the instruction permit and knowledge test","detail":"The current fee page lists the adult instruction permit at $7.50. The handbook also lists a knowledge-test charge; confirm the total when booking.","who":"all","group":"fee","sourceUrl":"https://dmv.wv.gov/license-and-renewal-fees"},{"label":"Pass the vision screening and knowledge test","detail":"Bring corrective lenses if used. A later road test has separate requirements.","who":"all","group":"vision","sourceUrl":"https://dmv.wv.gov/regular-non-gdl-instruction-permit"}],"sourceUrl":"https://dmv.wv.gov/regular-non-gdl-instruction-permit","verifiedAt":"2026-10-05"},"lastReviewed":"2026-10-05","urls":{"hub":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/west-virginia","practiceTest":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/west-virginia/practice-test","handbook":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/west-virginia/handbook","factsJson":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/west-virginia/facts.json"}}