This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to allow individuals without permanent addresses to obtain a driver's license or identification certificate. It introduces new provisions that state a permanent address is not necessary for these applications, and it establishes a process for applicants to provide proof of their situation through an affidavit of "No Permanent Residence." This affidavit must be signed by an agent of a shelter facility or a state-registered nonprofit and is valid for one year. Additionally, the bill includes measures for auditing the addresses provided by applicants to ensure compliance with residency requirements.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the requirements for applicants, including the need to provide a verifiable West Virginia residence address or the affidavit if no permanent residence can be established. It also mandates that the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) may conduct audits of address information and may cancel licenses or identification certificates if the applicant fails to prove residency. Importantly, the bill waives fees for applicants who qualify under the no permanent residence provision, ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent access to essential identification.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17B-2-1