West Virginia DMV Urges Residents to Get REAL IDs Before Fines

Ahead of February deadline, majority of West Virginians have REAL ID

With a deadline approaching in February, the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles is reminding those who have not already gotten their REAL ID to do so or pay a fee when flying in 2026.

West Virginia DMV urges residents to get REAL IDs before fines

KANAWHA CITY, W.Va. (WOWK) -- The West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is encouraging West Virginians to get their REAL IDs as fines are set to be imposed for travelers without them. Starting on Feb. 1, people who fly without a REAL ID face a $45 fine. Currently, those who do not have a REAL [...]

West Virginia DMV urges more people to get a REAL ID

TSA will soon add a $45 fee for those who do not have the gold star on a drivers license

West Virginians reminded to get REAL ID ahead of February fee implementation

Transportation officials in West Virginia are reminding residents about the REAL ID this winter as extra identity checks and fees at airports are set to kick in

WV DMV Reaches Out Ahead of TSA Deadline

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is reaching out to West Virginians to offer support in getting a Real ID this winter, in an effort to save citizens both time and money on air travel in 2026. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is scheduled to begin an extra identity check, accompanied by a $45 fee, on February 1, 2026 for all airport passengers who do not have a REAL ID or another acceptable I…

The West Virginia DMV offers assistance on getting a Real ID ahead of TSA Deadline on February 1

Charleston, WV (WOAY) The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is offering its assistance to residents interested in getting a Real ID this winter, ahead of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) deadline. Starting February 1, 2026, the TSA will require additional identity checks and a $45 fine for all passengers without a Real ID or passport. Real IDs have a gold star in the corner. West Virginia DMV Real ID manager, Mike Wa…