How to get a CDL in West Virginia
The facts below come from official West Virginia sources, checked on October 31, 2026. Fees change: confirm with the state before you pay.
Fees and rules
- Issued by
- West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (WV DMV, WVDOT)
- Knowledge test fee
- $25 CDL testing fee (general knowledge, air brakes, combination) plus standard license fees; endorsements $10 each
- Skills (road) test fee
- $100, paid to the third-party examiner (re-test $50)
- CLP is valid for
- Up to 1 year, cannot be renewed
- Minimum age (within the state)
- 18, with at least 1 year of driving experience
- Where the skills test is given
- Third-party examiners only (listed by county); contact examiner to schedule
- Medical card
- Self-certify; non-excepted (NI/NA) drivers must keep a valid FMCSA Medical Examiner's Certificate on file with DMV
- Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT)
- Required for first-time CDL applicants (no CDL before Feb 7, 2022) and first-time P, S or H endorsements
Official sources
“The CDL testing fee is $25.00” dmv.wv.gov
“$100.00 fee payable to the examiner.” dmv.wv.gov
“The permit may not exceed one year and cannot be renewed.” dmv.wv.gov
“You must be at least 18 years of age and have at least one (1) year of driving experience to qualify for a CDL or CLP.” dmv.wv.gov
“Applicants must contact a Third-Party Examiner to schedule this test.” dmv.wv.gov
“ELDT is also required for first-time P, S, or H endorsements.” dmv.wv.gov
“the re-test fee of $50.00 will remain the same.” transportation.wv.gov