Contractor License Renewal in West Virginia (2026)

Contractor license renewal in West Virginia is handled by the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board (WV Division of Labor), which requires General Contractors to renew every 12 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

West Virginia Contractor renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	12 months
Deadline rule	License expires one year (12 months) from its date of issuance; the expiration date is printed on the license. Renewal notices are mailed about 45 days before expiration. A license renewed more than 15 days after the expiration date incurs a late fee. A license expired 90 days or more may require the reapplication/reactivation process (and a grandfathered license expired 90+ days may require examination to reactivate).
CE hours required	None required
Renewal fee	see board (fee not fixed/published)
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board (WV Division of Labor)

Go to the official West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board (WV Division of Labor) renewal page →

Last verified 2026-06-01 from the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board (WV Division of Labor). automated research workflow (official west-virginia contractor board), confidence high.

Continuing-education requirements for Contractors in West Virginia

No continuing education is required to renew a West Virginia contractor license. The Contractor Licensing Act (W. Va. Code Chapter 30, Article 42) and the board's FAQ impose no CE requirement for license renewal; licensure is exam-based at initial application only. (Note: separate trade certifications such as electrical are governed by other agencies, but the general/building contractor license itself has no CE.)

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How to renew your Contractor license in West Virginia

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board (WV Division of Labor) portal.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: West Virginia licenses general contractors at the state level via the WV Contractor Licensing Board (under the Division of Labor). "General Building" is an explicit license classification. Required exam for all contractors is the WV Contractor Licensing Act exam (administered by ProV/PSI/ICC); additional trade exams apply by classification. Renewal can be done online with credit card, by mail (check/money order with renewal form), or as a walk-in at the Charleston office. Renewal fee: NOT verifiable on an official public page — the board's online renewal page is login-gated and the FAQ does not state the amount. Statute (W. Va. Code §30-42-7 and §30-42-8) only sets a cap: application/annual license fees "not to exceed $150" (electrical contractors already licensed under §29-3B-4 pay no more than $20). Third-party sites and search-snippet sources commonly cite a $90 annual renewal fee, but this could not be confirmed on a .gov/board page, so renewal_fee_usd is left null. Late fee of $25 (for renewal more than 15 days after expiration) IS confirmed in the official board FAQ. Applicants must be in good standing with WV State Tax Dept (Business Registration), Secretary of State (if applicable), Offices of the Insurance Commissioner-Workers' Compensation (if applicable), and WorkForce WV-Unemployment (if applicable) before a license is renewed; a Wage Bond Status Affidavit is required.

Contractor license renewal in West Virginia: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Contractor license in West Virginia?

West Virginia Contractor licenses renew every 12 months. License expires one year (12 months) from its date of issuance; the expiration date is printed on the license. Renewal notices are mailed about 45 days before expiration. A license renewed more than 15 days after the expiration date incurs a late fee. A license expired 90 days or more may require the reapplication/reactivation process (and a grandfathered license expired 90+ days may require examination to reactivate).

How many CE hours are required to renew an Contractor license in West Virginia?

West Virginia does not require continuing-education hours to renew a standard Contractor license. No continuing education is required to renew a West Virginia contractor license. The Contractor Licensing Act (W. Va. Code Chapter 30, Article 42) and the board's FAQ impose no CE requirement for license renewal; licensure is exam-based at initial application only. (Note: separate trade certifications such as electrical are governed by other agencies, but the general/building contractor license itself has no CE.) Confirm the current rule with the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board (WV Division of Labor).

Can I renew my West Virginia Contractor license online?

Yes — West Virginia offers online renewal through the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board (WV Division of Labor). Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my West Virginia Contractor license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $25 may apply. Contact the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board (WV Division of Labor) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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