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West Virginia Constitution
The foundational law of West Virginia — the document every state law, agency, and county government answers to.
- Constitution of West Virginia (full text)
The complete, current text of the West Virginia Constitution as published by the Legislature.
Source: West Virginia Legislature(opens in a new tab) - Constitution — Article-by-Article Index
Browse the fourteen articles of the state constitution individually.
Source: West Virginia Legislature(opens in a new tab)
West Virginia State Code
The complete body of statutes passed by the West Virginia Legislature and signed into law.
- West Virginia Code (search & browse)
Search the full state code by chapter, article, or keyword.
Source: West Virginia Legislature(opens in a new tab) - Code of State Rules (CSR)
The administrative rules issued by state agencies to implement the state code.
Source: West Virginia Legislature(opens in a new tab) - Acts of the Legislature (session laws)
Bills enacted during each regular and special session, organized by year.
Source: West Virginia Legislature(opens in a new tab)
Legislative Rules & Procedure
How bills move through the West Virginia Legislature and the rules governing each chamber.
- Senate Rules
The official rules of the West Virginia Senate.
Source: West Virginia Senate(opens in a new tab) - House of Delegates Rules
The official rules of the West Virginia House of Delegates.
Source: West Virginia House of Delegates(opens in a new tab) - Joint Rules of the Senate and House
Rules governing joint action between the two chambers, including conference committees.
Source: West Virginia Legislature(opens in a new tab) - How a Bill Becomes Law (official)
The Legislature's own diagram and explainer of the bill process.
Source: West Virginia Legislature(opens in a new tab)
Secretary of State Resources
Business filings, notary services, administrative rules, and public records — from West Virginia's official records-keeper.
- Business & Licensing
Register a business, look up entities, and file annual reports.
Source: WV Secretary of State(opens in a new tab) - Administrative Law — State Register
Proposed and filed administrative rules from state agencies.
Source: WV Secretary of State(opens in a new tab) - Notary Services
Apply for or renew a notary commission and verify notary credentials.
Source: WV Secretary of State(opens in a new tab) - Charities & Fundraising
Charity registration lookup and fundraising rules.
Source: WV Secretary of State(opens in a new tab)
Elections & Voting
Everything you need to register, verify your registration, find your polling place, and understand West Virginia elections.
- Register to Vote (Online Voter Registration)
Register to vote or update your registration through the state's official portal.
Source: WV Secretary of State(opens in a new tab) - Check Your Voter Registration
Look up your registration status, polling place, and sample ballot.
Source: WV Secretary of State(opens in a new tab) - Elections Division
Election calendars, candidate filings, and results.
Source: WV Secretary of State(opens in a new tab) - Candidate Filings & Campaign Finance
Candidate declarations and campaign finance disclosures.
Source: WV Secretary of State(opens in a new tab)
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