{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"WebPage","alternate_language":[{"language":"es","url":"https://migrantusa.com/es/dmv/id-estatal-por-estado/west-virginia/"}],"as_of":"2026-06-30","attribution":"MigrantUSA Editorial. West Virginia driver license + state ID — without SSN options for immigrants. https://migrantusa.com/dmv/state-id-by-state/west-virginia/","dateModified":"2026-06-30","description":"West Virginia driver license and state ID for immigrants: the West Virginia DMV document list, the SSN-or-SSA-letter rule and fees. Lawful status is required.","disclaimer":"General information, not legal advice. MigrantUSA is an independent publisher and is not a law firm. Always verify current details directly with the relevant agency before acting.","faqs":[{"answer":"If you have a Social Security number you must provide it, and the DMV checks every number with the Social Security Administration. If you are not eligible for an SSN, West Virginia accepts a letter from the SSA denying issuance (a letter of ineligibility). Either way you must also show valid DHS lawful-presence documents. West Virginia has no license for undocumented residents. As of 2026-06-30.","question":"Can I get a West Virginia driver license or state ID without an SSN?"},{"answer":"The Class E driver license is $5.00 per year under the Drive for Five program, so a 5-year license is $25.00; a non-driver identification card is also $5.00 per year. A REAL ID (For Federal Use) credential adds $10.00. Initial license terms are phased from 3 to 7 years depending on your age. As of 2026-06-30.","question":"How much does a West Virginia driver license or state ID cost?"},{"answer":"No. A consular ID or matricula consular does not appear on any West Virginia acceptable-document list. Foreign-born applicants must show a DHS document such as a Permanent Resident Card or EAD, or a foreign passport with a valid unexpired U.S. visa plus the I-94. As of 2026-06-30.","question":"Does West Virginia accept a matricula consular or consular ID?"},{"answer":"One proof of identity/lawful presence (a DHS document, or foreign passport with U.S. visa and I-94), one proof of SSN (Social Security card, W-2, or 1099) or an SSA denial letter, and two proofs of West Virginia residency. Documents are scanned and returned.","question":"What documents do I need to apply in West Virginia?"}],"generated":"2026-06-30","isBasedOn":"https://transportation.wv.gov/DMV/Drivers/Pages/Drivers-Licenses.aspx","language":"en","license":"https://migrantusa.com/terms/","name":"West Virginia driver license + state ID — without SSN options for immigrants","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"MigrantUSA","url":"https://migrantusa.com/"},"source_urls":["https://transportation.wv.gov/DMV/Drivers/Pages/Drivers-Licenses.aspx","https://transportation.wv.gov/DMV/Pages/Appt-Documents-DL-ID.aspx","https://transportation.wv.gov/DMV/Drivers/Pages/Renewal-Fees.aspx","https://transportation.wv.gov/DMV/DMVFormSearch/Drivers_Licensing_Handbook_web.pdf","https://transportation.wv.gov/DMV/DMVFormSearch/Drivers_Licenses_REAL_ID_cards_brochure.pdf"],"state":"West Virginia","type":"dmv-state","url":"https://migrantusa.com/dmv/state-id-by-state/west-virginia/"}