WV DMV changing license requirements

[Willis]

WV DMV changing license requirements
If you haven't been already been surprised

The Herald-Dispatch, Huntington

CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles is changing its driver's license requirements starting Tuesday, Jan. 3.

The new requirements are designed to reduce potential fraud and identity theft, according to a release from Commissioner Joe Miller. Those who are renewing their licenses must bring the same materials expected from first time applicants for driver's licenses and identification cards.

The new requirements include:
PROOF OF IDENTITY(must have one of the following): an original copy or certified copy of a U.S. birth certificate; valid, unexpired U.S. passport; valid, unexpired Department of Homeland security documents.

PROOF OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (must have one of the following): original Social Security card; wage and tax statement (W-2) or payroll stub (must have applicant's employer name and ID number, as well as applicant's name, address, and Social Security number); Social Security Administration 1099 Form.

PROOF OF WEST VIRGINIA RESIDENCY (must have two of the following): West Virginia utility bills not more than 60 days old; tax records with a West Virginia street address; West Virginia mortgage documents, West Virginia homeowner insurance documents for a West Virginia residence or proof of West Virginia home ownership; West Virginia W-2 form not more than 18 months old; West Virginia weapons permit; valid West Virginia Motor Vehicles registration card; West Virginia driver's eligibility certificate (school enrollment form) if applicant is under age 18 with the applicant's West Virginia street address; West Virginia Homestead Tax exemption; Proof of West Virginia public assistance; Residential or lease agreement; West Virginia DMV affidavit of residency....

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[AAT53]

Note: If you're social security card is not "original" (you got married and changed your last name) then bring a copy of your marriage license with you.

I argued that the social security office had to see it to issue me a new card, but the DMV said they had to see the license also.

I'm not sure if that is still the case. but better to be over prepared then to have to go home and get the marriage license.

[Tony]

Four documents? Sounds like a pain. I mean, it was painful doing this the first time, now I have to do it every time? With all the utility bills in my name I'm not even sure the wife can come up with Proof of Residency. And what's with that "proof" of SSN being a form 1099 that anyone could fill out? For that matter, since when is a certified birth certificate ever accepted as "Proof of Identity"?

[grafxgirl]

Four documents? Sounds like a pain. I mean, it was painful doing this the first time, now I have to do it every time? With all the utility bills in my name I'm not even sure the wife can come up with Proof of Residency. And what's with that "proof" of SSN being a form 1099 that anyone could fill out? For that matter, since when is a certified birth certificate ever accepted as "Proof of Identity"?

I have the same problem with the bills here. They are all in Bryan's name. However, I could use our tax papers since they are in both our names.

[Zeke]

Call the utility company and have your name added to the bill. I did this a few years back when I realized there wasn't much with my name on it.

[derricksonb]

They should also require mandatory drug screening for applicants much like some of the other states require for welfare recipients.

[LFE]

They should also require mandatory drug screening for applicants much like some of the other states require for welfare recipients.

They have and do require that for commericial (class A or B) licenses as its part of the required health card you have to carry with you.

[Tony]

Call the utility company and have your name added to the bill. I did this a few years back when I realized there wasn't much with my name on it.

Okay, today I tried my first one - Comcast. After some initial confusion, the guy suggested I go in person to the local office and fill out a "name change" form. Are the other utilities (Amerigas, Apple Valley, Electricity (who the f are they now?)) going to be any more liberal?

[kemeigen]

Okay, today I tried my first one - Comcast. After some initial confusion, the guy suggested I go in person to the local office and fill out a "name change" form. Are the other utilities (Amerigas, Apple Valley, Electricity (who the f are they now?)) going to be any more liberal?

i'd try apple valley first.

[LazerFlash]

I have the same problem with the bills here. They are all in Bryan's name. However, I could use our tax papers since they are in both our names.

I haven't looked at the new requirements, (and fortunately won't have to until next year), but unless it's been changed, a WV resident can sign a residency affidavit for someone like you (and me). Back when we first moved here, (in 2004), my name wasn't on a single thing. My wife signed the required paper and I was issued a WV drivers license on the spot. In a bizarre twist, there was an inconsistency with her SS card (it had to do with marriage-divorce-custody), which meant she couldn't be issued her license at the same time that I was. It would be interesting to see if this little loophole has been closed with this recent change in policy.

[faithwalk]

What does one do if they are getting married, the woman lives in wv, the man is moving from Michigan. He has no proof of residency since he's just moving.

[LazerFlash]

What does one do if they are getting married, the woman lives in wv, the man is moving from Michigan. He has no proof of residency since he's just moving.

Well, among other things, he does have thirty days before his has to change his license... hopefully, by then something will be in his name.