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DMV Announces New Appointments in Regional Office Locations

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Vehicles transactions now available in five offices

CHARLESTON, WV – Effective immediately, the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles has updated its appointment scheduler to include the offices of Martinsburg, Morgantown, and Summersville. Additionally, vehicle transaction appointments have been added to the Logan, Elkins, Summersville, Morgantown, and Martinsburg Regional Offices.

Customers may visit the DMV website at dmv.wv.gov to make appointments. For customers without internet access, please call 304-558-3938 to make an appointment.

“We are pleased to now offer vehicle transactions, including title work and registrations, by appointment in five of our offices, as well as adding three more offices to the list of twelve already taking appointments for driver’s services,” said DMV Commissioner Everett Frazier. “We thank everyone for their patience as we upgrade each office with safety and efficiency in mind for our customers and employees.”

For more information and updates, including the online services portal and scheduling information, please visit the DMV website.

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