How often do I need to renew my Multi-Family Contractor (Class B-3) in West Virginia?

The Multi-Family Contractor (Class B-3) in West Virginia must be renewed every 12 months.

How much does it cost to renew a Multi-Family Contractor (Class B-3) in West Virginia?

The renewal cost for a Multi-Family Contractor (Class B-3) in West Virginia is $90.00.

What happens if my Multi-Family Contractor (Class B-3) expires in West Virginia?

Operating without a valid license may result in administrative penalties of $200-$1,000. For contracts of $25,000 or more, penalties up to $200 per day may apply. Continued violations after a cease and desist order constitute a misdemeanor with fines up to $5,000 and possible jail time.

West Virginia renewal guide

Multi-Family Contractor (Class B-3)

If this license is up for renewal, this page gives you the fee, the timeline, and the items that usually hold the filing up.

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What matters before you file.

Check the fee, the renewal window, and the documents or insurance records that can slow approval down.

Issuing authority

West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board

Renewal period

Every 12 months

Renewal fee

$90.00

Late penalty

$25.00

Bond requirement

Yes

Insurance requirement

Yes — General Liability, Workers' Compensation

Before you renew

Get the filing straight.

1
Make sure the bond still clears

Keep the required bond active through the renewal cycle.
2
Check the insurance certificates

Make sure the required policies are current and match what the board or agency expects before you file.
3
File with the board

File through West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board and pay the $90.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
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4
Leave room for processing

Typical processing time is 30 days, so do not wait until the last minute.

If you miss the deadline, the late penalty is $25.00, with a 15-day grace period.

Detailed notes

The fine print is here.

Pass Two Exams Before the CLB Issues the Multifamily Contractor License

The Multifamily Contractor license — for construction, repair, or improvement of structures containing two or more contiguous residential units — requires passing two exams before the WV Contractor Licensing Board will issue it. Both are administered by Prov, Inc. (866-720-7768, provexam.com):

Multifamily Contractor trade exam — 75 questions, 3 hours, 70% passing score
Contractor Licensing Act exam — 90 questions, 3 hours, 70% passing score

Both exams cost $59.95 each and are scheduled through Prov, Inc.

Annual $90 Fee — $25 Late Fee After 15 Days, Reapplication After 90-Day Lapse

The CLB charges $90 for both initial application and annual renewal. A $25 late fee applies if renewal arrives more than 15 days after the expiration date. WV Code §30-42-13 bars renewal if the license has lapsed for 90 days or more — at that point you must reapply and satisfy all exam requirements again. No continuing education is required for routine renewal.

Wage Bond and Workers' Compensation Required if You Have Employees

WV Code §30-42-5(e)(3) requires compliance with the wage bond requirements of §21-5-14 for any construction work with employees. The wage bond amount varies with payroll — it equals four weeks of gross payroll at full capacity plus 15%. If you have employees other than yourself, partners, members, or officers, workers' compensation and unemployment coverage is also required.

Fines of $200–$1,000 Escalate to Misdemeanor After a Cease and Desist Order

The CLB may impose administrative fines of $200–$1,000 for contracting without a license. On projects of $25,000 or more, an additional daily penalty of up to $200 may apply. After a cease and desist order under §30-42-14, violations escalate to misdemeanor, with fines up to $5,000 and possible jail time.

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