Voter ID
West Virginia Voter ID Requirements
Learn the specific voter identification requirements for West Virginia elections.
Photo ID Requested (Not Strictly Required)
West Virginia asks for ID, but you can still vote without one.
West Virginia requires photo ID to vote as of 2025 (HB 3016). A voter without an accepted photo ID may have their identity confirmed by an election official or by an adult who has known them at least six months, among limited alternatives.
Photo required?
Requested
Without ID?
You can still vote
Enforcement
Not strict
Accepted forms of ID
- Driver's License
- Passport
- State ID
- Military ID
If you don't have ID
Contact your local election office to learn about the options available to you, such as affidavits, provisional ballots, or free voter ID programs.
Before you vote, visit West Virginia's Secretary of State website or call your local election office to verify your registration and confirm your polling location — requirements can change.