Registration inspection path

New-resident vehicle inspection in West Virginia

Complete the West Virginia safety inspection within 10 days after titling unless a qualifying reciprocal out-of-state inspection remains valid.

Requirement boundary

Vehicle or VIN inspection

The reviewed state rule identifies a statewide inspection, safety, or VIN step for an incoming vehicle.

Official sources

West Virginia DMV: Vehicle registration and inspectionReviewed 2026-08-21

Check where to get the inspection on the official source

Failed inspection

Read the failure report before booking a repair

The failure code determines the repair and any waiver path.

Open the failed-inspection path
New to West Virginia?

Inspection is one step of registering your car

New West Virginia residents should register their car within 30 days. The title, registration, insurance, and license deadlines come with it. See every West Virginia step in order, or have us prepare the paperwork for you to sign and send.

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