West Virginia Construction Licensing
Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services. This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in West Virginia.
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Company Licenses
West Virginia Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
West Virginia Asbestos Abatement Contractor License
| Agency: | West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources - Radiation, Toxics, & Indoor Air Division |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $300 + $6.75 if applying online. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 + $6.75 if applying online. |
West Virginia Contractor License
Initial Registration
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| Instructions: | |
| Agency Fee: | $90 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $90 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarize: | Not required |
Individual Licenses
West Virginia Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
West Virginia Apprentice Electrician License
| Agency: | West Virginia Fire Commission - Regulatory and Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $10 testing fee + $50 license fee |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
| Notes: | A renewal notice will be mailed in April. Return the renewal form with the appropriate licensure fee in the provided envelope. |
West Virginia Asbestos Abatement Project Designer License
| Agency: | West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources - Radiation, Toxics, & Indoor Air Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Notes: | Must submit with application a copy of EPA or West Virginia approved initial certificate. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the month of most recent registration. |
| Notes: | Must submit with application a copy of EPA or West Virginia approved refresher certificate. Inital and renewal application are the same form. |
West Virginia Asbestos Abatement Supervisor License
| Agency: | West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources - Radiation, Toxics, & Indoor Air Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Notes: | Must submit with application a copy of EPA or West Virginia approved initial certificate. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the month of most recent registration. |
| Notes: | Must submit with application a copy of EPA or West Virginia approved refresher certificate. Inital and renewal application are the same form. |
West Virginia Asbestos Air Clearance Monitor License
| Agency: | West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources - Radiation, Toxics, & Indoor Air Division |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Notes: | Must submit with application a copy of EPA or West Virginia approved initial certificate. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the month of most recent registration. |
| Notes: | Must submit with application a copy of EPA or West Virginia approved refresher certificate. Inital and renewal application are the same form. |
West Virginia Asbestos Inspector License
| Agency: | West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources - Radiation, Toxics, & Indoor Air Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Notes: | Must submit with application a copy of EPA or West Virginia approved initial certificate. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the month of most recent registration. |
| Notes: | Must submit with application a copy of EPA or West Virginia approved refresher certificate. Inital and renewal application are the same form. |
West Virginia Asbestos Management Planner License
| Agency: | West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources - Radiation, Toxics, & Indoor Air Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Notes: | Must submit with application a copy of EPA or West Virginia approved initial certificate. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the month of most recent registration. |
| Notes: | Must submit with application a copy of EPA or West Virginia approved refresher certificate. Inital and renewal application are the same form. |
West Virginia Asbestos Worker License
| Agency: | West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources - Radiation, Toxics, & Indoor Air Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Notes: | Must submit with application a copy of EPA or West Virginia approved initial certificate. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the month of most recent registration. |
| Notes: | Must submit with application a copy of EPA or West Virginia approved refresher certificate. Inital and renewal application are the same form. |
West Virginia Journeyman Electrician License
| Agency: | West Virginia Fire Commission - Regulatory and Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 testing fee + $50 Application fee |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
| Notes: | A renewal notice will be mailed in April. Return the renewal form with the appropriate licensure fee in the provided envelope. |
West Virginia Lead Inspector License
| Agency: | West Virginia Office of Environmental Health Services Radiation, Toxics & Indoor Air Division |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or email Elizabeth.A.Armstrong@wv.gov |
| Agency Fee: | $100 + $2.25 convenience fee |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or email Elizabeth.A.Armstrong@wv.gov |
| Agency Fee: | $100 + $2.25 convenience fee |
| Due: | Annually in correspondence with the date of expiration, which is the last day of the month it was issued.
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| Required Attachments: | Copy of EPA or West Virginia approved initial or refresher certificate. Note: An inspector license cannot be obtained using a risk assessor certificate. |
West Virginia Master Electrician License
| Agency: | West Virginia Fire Commission - Regulatory and Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 testing fee + $50 Application fee |
Reciprocal Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | An annual renewal form is mailed to licensees every April. |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30th. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
| Notes: | A renewal notice will be mailed in April. Return the renewal form with the appropriate licensure fee in the provided envelope. |
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