West Virginia Vehicle Registration & DMV Fees (2026)
Everything you need to know about registering a vehicle in West Virginia: fees, sales tax, emissions testing, and EV surcharges. Updated 2026-07.
Registration Fee
$51.50 annual
Title Fee
$15
Sales Tax on Vehicles
6% Motor Vehicle Privilege Tax (in lieu of sales tax)
EV Surcharge
$200 annual for EVs, $100 for hybrids
Emissions Testing in West Virginia
Not required
West Virginia does not require statewide emissions testing.
Authoritative source: West Virginia DMV / Motor Vehicle Division . Fees change annually — always verify with the DMV before budgeting.