West Virginia (WV)

Eligibility

Age: 18 (may pre-register at 17)

ID Requirements

To Register: WV DMV ID number or last 4 of SSN. If neither, write "NONE" and a voter ID number is assigned. First-time voters must show ID with registration or when first voting. WV accepts out-of-state driver's licenses for voting. Online registration requires a WV DMV-issued ID.

To Vote: Photo ID required per HB 3016 (effective July 11, 2025). Accepted: WV driver's license or state ID, U.S. passport, U.S. military photo ID, or tribal photo ID. Voters without photo ID may cast a provisional ballot.

Registration Methods

• Online: Residents can submit a voter registration application electronically through the state's website, rather than by mail or in person.
• Mail: Residents can register to vote by completing a paper registration form and submitting it by mail to the appropriate election office.
• In Person: Residents can register to vote by visiting a designated government office, such as a county clerk's office or DMV, and completing a registration form on site.

Early Voting ⓘ

A period before Election Day during which voters can cast their ballots in person at designated polling locations. The length of the early voting period varies by state.

Early voting begins 13 days before election and ends 3 days before.

Mail-In / Absentee Voting ⓘ

A voting method where ballots are automatically mailed to all registered voters without requiring a specific request. States that use this approach conduct elections primarily or entirely by mail.

Absentee ballot available; excuse required.

Felony Voting Rules ⓘ

State laws governing whether and when people with felony convictions can vote. Policies range from no restrictions to permanent disenfranchisement, with most states restoring rights at some point after sentencing.

Rights restored upon completion of sentence, including probation and parole.

Documentation Needed

• Valid photo ID

Sources

• West Virginia Official Election Website
• Vote.org - West Virginia