[header] How to get a personalized license plate in west virginia [title] Make sure your vehicle is titled and that you have a class a license plate. [title] Jot down some ideas for your personalized license plate. [substeps] Check for availability by logging on to the west virginia division of motor vehicle website, www.dmv. Wv. Gov. 
Choose " personalized plate search " under the " vehicle " heading in the column along the left side of the screen. Type your choice in the " search for " box and click on " search.