West Virginia DMV unveils mysterious new "Cryptids" license plate

The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles is unveiling a new license plate, available for sale on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
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- WV News Press · wvnews.comWest Virginia sells more than 1,000 cryptid license plates in less than two days
- WVVA Press · wvva.comAlso carried by WDBJ7, WTVG, 14 News, KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE, KKTV, KBTX News 3 and 14 more
- WOWK 13 News Press · via Google NewsNew West Virginia cryptid license plate brings late artist's work back into the spotlightAlso carried by WVNS, WBOY.com, Yahoo, AOL.com
- WCHS Press · via Google NewsMore than 1,000 cryptid license plates sold within two days, W.Va. DMV says
- KFBK Press · via Google NewsWest Virginia DMV Creates Cryptid License PlateAlso carried by KNRS, Talk Radio 98.3 WLAC, News Talk 550 KFYI, 570 WSYR, NewsRadio 1370 AM & 92.9 FM WSPD
- The Dominion Post Press · via Google NewsDrive in style: West Virginia releases new cryptid license plate
- West Virginia Public Broadcasting Press · via Google NewsState's Cryptid Culture Celebrated With New License Plate
- Charleston Gazette-Mail Press · via Google NewsWest Virginia DMV releases new cryptid license plate by late artist Jesse CorlisAlso carried by waynecountynews.com
- WTAP Press · via Google NewsWest Virginia DMV announces new cryptids license plates
- WDTV 5 Press · via Google NewsDMV announces new cryptid-themed license plate featuring Mothman, Bigfoot & more
- West Virginia Explorer Press · via Google NewsWest Virginia unveils license plate featuring nine legendary Mountain State monsters
- The Review Genre press · via Google NewsWest Virginia releases new cryptid-themed license plate
- Boing Boing Genre press · via Google NewsWest Virginia now has a license plate full of cryptids, including Mothman
- My Buckhannon Genre press · via Google NewsWest Virginia cryptids license plate goes on sale November 2
- Mountain Top Media Genre press · via Google NewsWest Virginia DMV to offer new cryptid-themed license plate beginning next week
- Lootpress Genre press · via Google NewsWest Virginia DMV Unveils Mysterious New "Cryptids" License Plate Featuring Mothman, the Flatwoods Monster, Bigfoot and More