Interested in getting your commercial drivers license (CDL) in West Virginia? We have outlined below some of the basic requirements to move forward.
Or you can read our article with more general details on how to get your CDL license.
Basics
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be at least 21 to travel out of state
- Pass vision test
- Pass color blindness test
Documents
- Must already possess a valid driver
- Must license with a minimum of 2 years and be a West Virginia resident
- DOT medical certificate
- Written proof of employment with the city, county, state, or federal governments
- Show proof of identity
- Social security number
- Legal status in the united states
Payments
- CDL knowledge test $25 + driver licensing fees
- CDL skills test $100
- Endorsements $10
- Upgrading license $5
- Fingerprint and background check for Hazmat $86.50
- Adding air brakes/combination endorsement after CDL has been issued $25
