West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles · West Virginia state form
DMV-INS-1 Unknowingly Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance
Use DMV-INS-1 to explain that you unknowingly operated a vehicle without insurance in response to a pending or existing compulsory-insurance suspension.
- What this form is
- DMV-INS-1 is a notarized statement for a driver who says they unknowingly operated a vehicle without a valid insurance policy when a no-proof-of-insurance violation occurred. The form requests driver and vehicle-owner information, vehicle details, the suspension date and file number, and signatures. It also asks for an explanation if the vehicle owner cannot sign and requires a notary’s official signature and stamp or embossed seal.
- Who needs it
- A driver responding to a pending or existing DMV suspension related to the compulsory-insurance section may use this statement.
- Why it needs a notary
- The statement must be notarized, with the notary’s official signature and stamp or embossed seal. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- Submit the completed form by mail or fax to WV DMV Compulsory Insurance. The form lists PO Box 17020, Charleston, WV 25317, and fax number (304) 926-3899.
Questions
What is DMV-INS-1 used for?
DMV-INS-1 is a notarized statement for a driver who says they unknowingly operated a vehicle without a valid insurance policy when a no-proof-of-insurance violation occurred.
Does DMV-INS-1 need to be notarized?
Yes. The form requires the notary’s official signature and an official stamp or embossed seal. You can complete the notarization online with a commissioned online notary.
How do I submit DMV-INS-1?
The form says to submit it by mail or fax to WV DMV Compulsory Insurance. It lists PO Box 17020, Charleston, WV 25317, and fax number (304) 926-3899.