WV DMV Vehicle Registration 4

Question 1

If you sell your WV-registered vehicle and do NOT purchase a replacement, what should you do with your license plates?

Accepted Answer

Return them to the DMV for a credit

Answer

In WV you may return surrendered plates to the DMV to receive a registration fee credit toward a future vehicle.

Question 2

West Virginia requires a vehicle safety inspection how often?

Accepted Answer

Annually (every 12 months)

Answer

All WV registered vehicles subject to inspection must pass a safety inspection every 12 months.

Question 3

Which county office collects the personal property tax on vehicles before WV registration can be renewed?

Accepted Answer

The County Sheriff's office

Answer

In West Virginia, vehicle personal property taxes are paid to the County Sheriff, and proof of payment is required for registration renewal.

Question 4

What document do you receive as proof of ownership when you pay off an auto loan on a WV-titled vehicle?

Accepted Answer

A lien-released title

Answer

Once a loan is paid off, the lender releases the lien and a clean (lien-free) title is issued to the owner.

Question 5

In West Virginia, which vehicles are subject to the annual safety inspection requirement?

Accepted Answer

All motor vehicles operated on public roads

Answer

West Virginia requires annual safety inspections for all motor vehicles operated on public highways.

(WV DMV) West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test