5%
West Virginia collects a 5% state sales tax rate on the purchase of all vehicles. In addition to taxes, car purchases in West Virginia may be subject to other fees like registration, title, and plate fees.

How much are taxes on a car in West Virginia?

Fees required to title a new vehicle include a $15 title fee, 6% titling sales tax on vehicles with a purchase price over $500 or $30​ on vehicles with a purchase price under $500, $10 lien fee (if applicable), and the registration fee and/or registration transfer fee.

How do I contact WV DMV?

For more information, please contact the WV DMV via email at [email protected], or by calling 1-800-642-9066.

Is the WV DMV open for walk ins?

Customers are welcome to walk-in, but encouraged to try one of the other 6 methods of receiving service to avoid long lines, wait times, and the potential for a return trip. Please click here for information regarding expiration extensions, and other measures in place to assist customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

What counts as proof of residency in WV?

Acceptable Documents

  • WV utility bills (not more than 60 days old, cannot be a termination notice, and cannot be two bills issued by the same company)
  • Tax records with a WV street address.
  • WV mortgage documents, WV homeowner insurance documents for a WV residence, or proof of WV home ownership.

Is West Virginia a good place to retire?

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK)—A recent survey conducted by Retirement Living found that West Virginia is the third-best state for retirement, right behind Florida and Texas.

What is the personal property tax rate in West Virginia?

0.57%
West Virginia has some of the lowest property tax rates in the country. Its average effective property tax rate of 0.57% is the ninth-lowest state rate in the U.S., as comes in at about half of the national average.

How do I establish residency in WV?

You are considered a resident of West Virginia if you spend more than 30 days in West Virginia with the intent of West Virginia becoming your permanent residence, or if you are a domiciliary resident of Pennsylvania or Virginia and you maintain a physical presence in West Virginia for more than 183 days of the taxable …