How to Get a Personalized License Plate in West Virginia

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Make sure your vehicle is titled and that you have a Class A license plate.

   Check for availability by logging on to the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicle website, www.dmv.wv.gov.
   
   Choose "Personalized Plate Search" under the "Vehicle" heading in the column along the left side of the screen.
   
   Type your choice in the "Search For" box and click on "Search."
   
   Click on "See More" under the first column headed "Citizen." Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on "Special License Plates" under "Vehicle." Click on "Printable Form" under "Regular Personalized" or "Scenic Personalized" to open the West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles Application for a Personalized License Plate. ,,, This includes vehicle make, year, title number, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and current license plate number. ,, Note that the maximum number of characters allowed for a personalized license plate varies depending on type of plate selected. ,, ,,,
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   Step 2: Jot down some ideas for your personalized license plate.

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   Step 3: Go to the West Virginia Department of Transportation website at www.transportation.wv.gov.

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   Step 4: Fill in the form online

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   Step 5: or print a blank application and type or write in the required information.

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   Step 6: Write your name

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   Step 7: address and daytime phone number in Section A.

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   Step 8: Supply your vehicle information in Section B.

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   Step 9: Give your insurance information in Section C

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    Step 10: including policy number

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    Step 11: effective dates

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    Step 12: name of insurance company

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    Step 13: agent and National Association of Insurance Commissioners number.

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    Step 14: Check the appropriate box beside the type of plate you desire in Section D. Choose from Standard

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    Step 15: Scenic

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    Step 16: Patriotic

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    Step 17: Wildlife Bird

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    Step 18: Wildlife Deer or Motorcycle.

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    Step 19: Enter up to 4 choices for your personalized license plate in the character boxes provided in Section E. List your choices in order of preference

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    Step 20: as you will be assigned the first available choice.

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    Step 21: Sign and date Section G

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    Step 22: "Applicant's Statement."

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    Step 23: Mail the completed application and payment for appropriate fees to Department of Transportation

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    Step 24: Division of Motor Vehicles

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    Step 25: PO Box 17120

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    Step 26: Charleston

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    Step 27: WV 25317.

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    Step 28: Return your current license plates to the Division of Motor Vehicles within 10 days of receiving your personalized license plates.

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    Step 29: Renew your personalized license plate registration every year or 2

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    Step 30: depending on your registration term.

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