Required Books
The references listed below are permitted into the exam and they are available to purchase by calling 800-992-1910 or from our online bookstore. References may be highlighted and tabbed (with permanent index tabs) prior to testing.
Add All Required Books to Cart ($614.00)
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2018 International Residential Code, softcover, Tabbed and Highlighted
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THIS BOOK IS SPECIAL ORDER - IT TAKES 5-7 days Training Guide for the Residential and Remodeling…
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Special Order - This new 2014 reference replaces Carpentry Level 1 Fundamentals Trainee Guide, and Carpentry Level 2…
Additional Services
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West Virginia - Check made payable to "West Virginia Contractors Licensing Board"
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West Virginia - Check made payable to "West Virginia Secretary of State"
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New Application Processing Fee for West Virginia License
License Requirements
The first step in the licensing process is to pass all required exams. Once the exams are passed, then you submit an application to the State Licensing Board.
The Business and Law exam is required as well as the trade exam.
There are no State mandated minimum experience requirements for this license.
There are no State mandated financial requirements except for the Wage Bond.
The Licensing application fee is $90.00. All types of contractors are required to carry Workers Compensation Insurance and Unemployment Insurance.
Applicants who have NOT been actively and actually engaged in construction work in West Virginia for the past 5 consecutive years must obtain a Wage Bond covering all employee salaries for four weeks at full production. Exceptions to the Wage Bond requirement are contractors that are only performing Residential work and those who have been actively engaged in construction work in West Virginia for the past 5 consecutive years.
Reciprocity
West Virginia has no reciprocity agreements for the Remodeling & Repair Contractor license.Continuing Education
West Virginia does not require Continuing Education for this license at this time.
The Exam
Prov began administering all exam services for West Virginia as of September 1, 2024.
- Prov administers the exam and a score of 70% is required.
- Business and Law is required.
- It is an open book timed test with 50 questions and a 3-hour time limit.
- The exam fee is $59.95 per exam.
- To schedule an exam please contact Prov at 866-720-7768
www.provexam.com
Exam topics include: Plan Reading, Site Work, Concrete, Masonry, Carpentry, Interior Finish, Exterior Finish and Safety.
How We Help You Prepare
American Contractors does not currently offer a preparation seminar for the Remodeling & Repair Contractors exam. We have several license classifications under development as Home-Study courses. We do offer the Business Law seminar.
West Virginia Division of Labor
Contractor Licensing Board at (304) 558-7890.
West Virginia Division of Labor
Contractor Licensing Board
State Capital Complex, Bldg. 9, Rm. 749
Charleston, WV 25305br
To apply for an examination:
Prov Exam
www.provexam.com
Phone: (866)720-7768
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