Contractor licenses in West Virginia

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Licensing board: West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board
Renewal cycle: Every year
Renewal fees: $50-$125

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General Building Contractor (Class B)

West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board

Every 12 months ·$90.00 ·Bond required

Residential Contractor (Class B-2)

West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board

Every 12 months ·$90.00 ·Bond required

Manufactured Home Installation Contractor

West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board / Board of Manufactured Housing

Every 12 months ·$125.00 ·Bond required

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License	Board	Renewal	Fee	CE
General Building Contractor (Class B) Bond and Insurance required	West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board	1 year	$90.00	None
General Engineering Contractor (Class A) Bond and Insurance required	West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board	1 year	$90.00	None
HVAC Residential Technician	West Virginia Division of Labor	1 year	$50.00	None
HVAC Technician	West Virginia Division of Labor	1 year	$75.00	None
Journeyman Electrician	West Virginia Office of the State Fire Marshal	1 year	$50.00	None
Journeyman Plumber	West Virginia Division of Labor	1 year	$75.00	None

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Renewal deadlines in West Virginia

When West Virginia contractor licenses come due

Every year

12 license pages, including General Building Contractor (Class B), General Engineering Contractor (Class A), Residential Contractor (Class B-2).

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