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
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 |
Local Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Barboursville Municipal Contractor License
| Agency: | Village of Barboursville City Hall (WV) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $5 |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $5 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
| Required Attachments: |
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Dunbar Contractor's License
| Agency: | Dunbar City Clerk's Office (WV) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $25 |
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Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
| Notes: | All city Business & Occupation Taxes must be paid up to date before any license can be issued. |
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Huntington Business License - Contractor
| Agency: | City of Huntington Finance Division (WV) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
| Required Attachments: |
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Kenova Contractor License
| Agency: | Kenova City Hall (WV) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $55 |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $55 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
| Required Attachments: |
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Individual Licenses
West Virginia Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
West Virginia Apprentice Electrician License
| Agency: | West Virginia Fire Commission - Regulatory and Licensing Division |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| 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
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
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 Air Clearance Monitor License
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
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 Management Planner License
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 Worker License
Initial Registration
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| 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 Elevator Mechanic License
| Agency: | West Virginia Division of Labor - Consumer Safety |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $180 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $180 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month. |
West Virginia Engineered Fire Suppression System Installer License
| Agency: | West Virginia Fire Commission - Regulatory and Licensing Division |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $50 for 1 year or $100 for 3 years |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 for 1 year or $100 for 3 years |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the registration anniversary month. Licensees may elect to renew every 3 years instead. |
West Virginia Engineered Fire Suppression System Technician License
| Agency: | West Virginia Fire Commission - Regulatory and Licensing Division |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 for 1 year or $50 for 3 years |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 for 1 year or $50 for 3 years |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the registration anniversary month. Licensees may elect to renew every 3 years instead. |
West Virginia Fire Protection Layout Technician License
| Agency: | West Virginia Fire Commission - Regulatory and Licensing Division |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 for 1 year or $175 for 3 years |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 for 1 year or $175 for 3 years |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the registration anniversary month. Licensees may elect to renew every 3 years instead. |
West Virginia HVAC Residential Technician Certification
| Agency: | West Virginia Division of Labor - Licensing Section |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $60 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $60 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Notes: | No renewal form-only fee needed to renew. |
West Virginia HVAC Technician in Training License
| Agency: | West Virginia Division of Labor - Licensing Section |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Notes: | No renewal form-only fee needed to renew. |
West Virginia HVAC Technician License
| Agency: | West Virginia Division of Labor - Licensing Section |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Notes: | No renewal form-only fee needed to renew. |
West Virginia Journeyman Electrician License
| Agency: | West Virginia Fire Commission - Regulatory and Licensing Division |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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 Journeyman Plumber License
| Agency: | West Virginia Division of Labor - Licensing Section |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Notes: | No renewal form-only fee needed to renew. |
West Virginia Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter License
| Agency: | West Virginia Fire Commission - Regulatory and Licensing Division |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 for 1 year or $175 for 3 years |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 for 1 year or $175 for 3 years |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the registration anniversary month. Licensees may elect to renew every 3 years instead. |
West Virginia Lead Inspector License
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 |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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. |
West Virginia Master Plumber License
| Agency: | West Virginia Division of Labor - Licensing Section |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Notes: | No renewal form-only fee needed to renew. |
West Virginia Plumber in Training License
| Agency: | West Virginia Division of Labor - Licensing Section |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Notes: | No renewal form-only fee needed to renew. |
West Virginia Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician License
| Agency: | West Virginia Fire Commission - Regulatory and Licensing Division |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 for 1 year or $100 for 3 years |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 for 1 year or $100 for 3 years |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the registration anniversary month. Licensees may elect to renew every 3 years instead. |
West Virginia Pre-Engineered Fire Suppression System Installer License
| Agency: | West Virginia Fire Commission - Regulatory and Licensing Division |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 for 1 year or $100 for 3 years |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 for 1 year or $100 for 3 years |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the registration anniversary month. Licensees may elect to renew every 3 years instead. |
West Virginia Pre-Engineered Suppression System Technician License
| Agency: | West Virginia Fire Commission - Regulatory and Licensing Division |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 for 1 year or $50 for 3 years |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 for 1 year or $50 for 3 years |
| Due: | Annually by the end of the registration anniversary month. Licensees may elect to renew every 3 years instead. |
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