West Virginia DMV Offices to Close June 19, 2026 for State Holiday – Self-Service Options Remain Available
On June 18, 2026, the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced that all of its 26 regional offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026 in observance of West Virginia Day. West Virginia Day is a state holiday commemorating the day the Mountain State was admitted to the Union in 1863, and it is recognized each year on June 20. Because the 20th falls on a weekend this year, the holiday will be observed on June 19. According to the DMV’s news release, the closure affects all customer-facing offices across the state. Offices will reopen on Monday, June 22, 2026.
Although the physical locations will be shuttered for the holiday, the agency emphasizes that many DMV services remain available online around the clock. Through the DMV’s Self Service portal, customers can renew driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations, take the online knowledge test for a learner’s permit, update their address, pay property taxes, request a personalized license plate and obtain duplicate registration cards, license plates and registration decals. These online options allow customers to complete common transactions without having to visit an office. The DMV also operates 12 DMV Now self-service kiosks located in grocery stores and other convenient locations around the state. At the kiosks, residents can renew driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations, obtain a driver’s license record and print duplicate registration cards on the spot. The agency encourages residents to utilize these self-service options during the holiday closure.
West Virginia DMV officials remind customers that while most routine tasks can be handled online or at kiosks, services that require an in-person visit – such as road tests, Real ID conversions and obtaining a first-time driver’s license – will have to wait until offices reopen on June 22. If you have an appointment scheduled for June 19, check your confirmation or contact the DMV to reschedule. The closure applies only to West Virginia DMV offices; county courthouses and other agencies may operate on their own holiday schedules. Residents who need to conduct transactions in person should plan accordingly to avoid delays around the holiday. By highlighting the availability of self-service tools, the DMV hopes to minimize disruption for customers and encourage greater use of online services.
West Virginia Day offers the DMV an opportunity to remind motorists of the growing list of convenient, contact-free tools available to manage driver and vehicle records. Whether online or at a kiosk, most tasks can be completed in a matter of minutes. As state offices pause to celebrate West Virginia’s statehood, motorists can rest assured that digital services remain open 24/7. For more information or to locate a DMV Now kiosk, visit the official West Virginia DMV website or call the DMV’s customer service line. Offices will resume normal operations on Monday following the holiday.