I remember having to include my ID when I applied for my mail ballot in Virginia in 2020. It was a copy of my drivers license or something like that
From the Citizen Portal Landing Page, select “Apply to Vote Absentee by Mail” by Mail.
Fill out the required information (Name, DOB, last four of SSN, Locality, and attestation.) Click Submit.
Click the “I want to apply to vote absentee by mail” check box. Click “Continue”.
Provide Identity Information (Driver’s License Number or State ID, Date of Birth, SSN, and check consent boxes). Click “Next”.
Indicate your residency status as either a Virginia resident or living overseas. Click “Next”.