50-State Construction Licensing Compliance Guide
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West Virginia Construction Licensing

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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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West Virginia Construction and Contracting Company Licenses

West Virginia Asbestos Abatement Contractor License

More Information:

http://www.wvdhhr.org/rtia/licensing.asp

Agency:West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources - Radiation, Toxics, & Indoor Air Division

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Abatement Contractor License Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$300 + $6.75 if applying online.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$300 + $6.75 if applying online.

West Virginia Contractor License

Agency:West Virginia Division of Labor
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Insurance Requirements:

Contractors with employees must obtain workers' compensation insurance.

Bond Requirements:

A wage bond may be required for contractors with employees. See the license application for details.

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor License Application/Affidavit

Instructions:

Packet Instructions

Agency Fee:

$90

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

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

More Information:

https://firemarshal.wv.gov/Divisions/Fire%20Services/Pages/Electrical-Licensing.aspx

Agency:West Virginia Fire Commission - Regulatory and Licensing Division

Initial Registration

Form:

Electrical Exam Application

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

More Information:

http://www.wvdhhr.org/rtia/licensing.asp

Agency:West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources - Radiation, Toxics, & Indoor Air Division

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Licensing Applications for Individuals

Agency Fee:

$100

Notes:

Must submit with application a copy of EPA or West Virginia approved initial certificate.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Asbestos Licensing Applications for Individuals (Renewal)

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

More Information:

http://www.wvdhhr.org/rtia/licensing.asp

Agency:West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources - Radiation, Toxics, & Indoor Air Division

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Licensing Applications for Individuals

Agency Fee:

$100

Notes:

Must submit with application a copy of EPA or West Virginia approved initial certificate.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Asbestos Licensing Applications for Individuals (Renewal)

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

More Information:

http://www.wvdhhr.org/rtia/licensing.asp

Agency:West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources - Radiation, Toxics, & Indoor Air Division

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Licensing Applications for Individuals

Agency Fee:

$100

Notes:

Must submit with application a copy of EPA or West Virginia approved initial certificate.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Asbestos Licensing Applications for Individuals (Renewal)

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

More Information:

http://www.wvdhhr.org/rtia/licensing.asp

Agency:West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources - Radiation, Toxics, & Indoor Air Division

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Licensing Applications for Individuals

Agency Fee:

$100

Notes:

Must submit with application a copy of EPA or West Virginia approved initial certificate.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Asbestos Licensing Applications for Individuals (Renewal)

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

More Information:

http://www.wvdhhr.org/rtia/licensing.asp

Agency:West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources - Radiation, Toxics, & Indoor Air Division

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Licensing Applications for Individuals

Agency Fee:

$100

Notes:

Must submit with application a copy of EPA or West Virginia approved initial certificate.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Asbestos Licensing Applications for Individuals (Renewal)

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

More Information:

http://www.wvdhhr.org/rtia/licensing.asp

Agency:West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources - Radiation, Toxics, & Indoor Air Division

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Licensing Applications for Individuals

Agency Fee:

$50

Notes:

Must submit with application a copy of EPA or West Virginia approved initial certificate.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Asbestos Licensing Applications for Individuals (Renewal)

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 HVAC Residential Technician Certification

More Information:

https://labor.wv.gov/Licensing/HVAC/Pages/hvac-forms.aspx

Agency:West Virginia Division of Labor - Licensing Section

Initial Registration

Form:

HVAC Technician License Application

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

More Information:

https://labor.wv.gov/Licensing/HVAC/Pages/default.aspx

Agency:West Virginia Division of Labor - Licensing Section

Initial Registration

Form:

HVAC Technician License Application

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

More Information:

https://labor.wv.gov/Licensing/HVAC/Pages/default.aspx

Agency:West Virginia Division of Labor - Licensing Section

Initial Registration

Form:

HVAC Technician License Application

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

More Information:

https://firemarshal.wv.gov/Divisions/Fire%20Services/Pages/Electrical-Licensing.aspx

Agency:West Virginia Fire Commission - Regulatory and Licensing Division

Initial Registration

Form:

Electrical Exam Application

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

More Information:

https://labor.wv.gov/Licensing/Plumber_License/Pages/default.aspx

Agency:West Virginia Division of Labor - Licensing Section

Initial Registration

Form:

Plumber License Application

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 Master Electrician License

More Information:

https://firemarshal.wv.gov/Divisions/Fire%20Services/Pages/Electrical-Licensing.aspx

Agency:West Virginia Fire Commission - Regulatory and Licensing Division

Initial Registration

Form:

Electrical Exam Application

Agency Fee:

$25 testing fee + $50 Application fee

Reciprocal Registration

Form:

Reciprocity Application for Electrical Licensure

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

More Information:

https://labor.wv.gov/Licensing/Plumber_License/Pages/default.aspx

Agency:West Virginia Division of Labor - Licensing Section

Initial Registration

Form:

Plumber License Application

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

More Information:

https://labor.wv.gov/Licensing/Plumber_License/Pages/default.aspx

Agency:West Virginia Division of Labor - Licensing Section

Initial Registration

Form:

Plumber License Application

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.

Explore Licensing in Other States

Associated General Contractors of America
Professional association providing advocacy and organization for construction firms and workers.

National Association of Home Builders
National association for the promotion of the housing industry.

National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies
National organization that represents and promotes the interests of state level contractor licensing agencies.

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