West Virginia § 17A-3-14 Registration plates generally; description of plates; issuance of special numbers and plates; registration fees; special application fees; exemptions; commissioner to promulgate forms; suspension and nonrenewal. suspension of registration; electronic signatures

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§ 17A-3-14 — Registration plates generally; description of plates; issuance of special numbers and plates; registration fees; special application fees; exemptions; commissioner to promulgate forms; suspension and nonrenewal. suspension of registration; electronic signatures

West Virginia § 17A-3-14

Ch. 17AMOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATE OF TITLE, AND ANTITHEFT PROVISIONS

Art. 3ORIGINAL AND RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION; ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF TITLE

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W. Va. Code § 17A-3-14 (2026).

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(a)The division, upon registering a vehicle, shall issue to the owner one registration plate with a registration number consisting of a combination of letters, numerals, symbols, or characters in a configuration determined by the commissioner.

(b)Registration plates shall meet the following requirements:

(1)Plates must incorporate reflectorized material.

(2)Registration numbers shall be plainly readable from 100 feet during daylight.

(3)The commissioner may assign any additional feature to facilitate reciprocal agreements, facilitate interstate travel, promote highway safety, or promote the efficient operation of the division.

(c)The commissioner may suspend the registration of any owner who displays a damaged or illegible plate or otherwise fails to comply with the requirements

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(a) The division, upon registering a vehicle, shall issue to the owner one registration plate with a registration number consisting of a combination of letters, numerals, symbols, or characters in a configuration determined by the commissioner.

(b) Registration plates shall meet the following requirements:

(1) Plates must incorporate reflectorized material.

(2) Registration numbers shall be plainly readable from 100 feet during daylight.

(3) The commissioner may assign any additional feature to facilitate reciprocal agreements, facilitate interstate travel, promote highway safety, or promote the efficient operation of the division.

(c) The commissioner may suspend the registration of any owner who displays a damaged or illegible plate or otherwise fails to comply with the requirements of §17A-3-19 of this code.

(d) Any license plate issued or renewed pursuant to this chapter which is paid for by a check that is returned for nonsufficient funds is void without further notice to the applicant. The applicant may not reinstate the registration until the returned check is paid by the applicant in cash, money order, or certified check and all applicable fees assessed as a result thereof have been paid.

(e) In furtherance of the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, §39A-1-1et seq. of this code, the division may accept or authorize an electronic signature in any instance the law required to be enforced by the commissioner requires a signature or a pen and ink signature.

Legislative History

2023 Reg. Sess., SB205; 2022 Reg. Sess., SB136; 2022 Reg. Sess., SB151; 2022 Reg. Sess., SB192; 2022 Reg. Sess., HB2733; 2022 Reg. Sess., SB91; 2021 Reg. Sess., SB321; 2021 Reg. Sess., SB69; 2020 Reg. Sess., SB266; 2020 Reg. Sess., SB672; 2019 Reg. Sess., HB2472; 2019 Reg. Sess., HB2846; 2019 Reg. Sess., SB542; 2018 Reg. Sess., SB590; 2017 Reg. Sess., HB2180; 2013 Reg. Sess., SB118; 2010 Reg. Sess., SB4; 2010 Reg. Sess., HB4172; 2009 Reg. Sess., SB78; 2007 Reg. Sess., SB523; 2006 Reg. Sess., SB183; 2005 Reg. Sess., HB3015; 2004 Reg. Sess., HB4338; 2004 Reg. Sess., SB484; 2004 Reg. Sess., SB638; 2003 Reg. Sess., HB2511; 2002 Reg. Sess., HB2910; 2002 Reg. Sess., SB543; 2001 Reg. Sess., SB181; 2000 Reg. Sess., HB4309; 2000 Reg. Sess., HB4806; 1999 Reg. Sess., SB366; 1997 Reg. Sess., HB2598; 1996 Reg. Sess., SB30; 1995 Reg. Sess., SB310; 1994 Reg. Sess., HB4383; 1993 Reg. Sess., HB2120; 1990 Reg. Sess., HB4458; 1989 Reg. Sess., HB2758; 1984 Reg. Sess., HB1497; 1983 Reg. Sess., HB1881; 1981 Reg. Sess., SB654; 1963 Reg. Sess., SB204; 1959 Reg. Sess., SB5; 1951 Reg. Sess., HB189