West Virginia Electrical License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

West Virginia has 3 Electrical license classes. Most renew every year. Renewal fees are about $50 to $90, depending on the class. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount. The details for each class are below.

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Electrical Contractor

ELEC · State license · WV Contractor Licensing Board (Division of Labor)

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Renew on the official site 304-558-7890

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: Contractor license expires 12 months after the date of issuance; the expiration date is printed on the license. The Board mails a renewal notice about 45 days before expiration. Renew online through the Board account portal (credit card) or by mailing the renewal form with the $90 fee.

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Grace period: 15 days after the expiration date before the $25 late fee applies.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $90
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
About $25 late fee if the renewal is received or postmarked more than 15 days after the expiration date, in addition to the about $90 fee (28CSR2 5.5; Division fee schedule).
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
A license not renewed by the renewal date lapses, and a license lapsed for 90 days or more cannot be renewed (W. Va. Code 30-42-13); the Board requires a new application, and grandfathered licenses lapsed more than 90 days may require passing exams.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Workers' compensation and unemployment compensation coverage (WV Insurance Commissioner / Workforce WV) are required for entities with employees working in WV, and must be in good standing at renewal; out-of-state firms with no WV-resident employees send their home-state workers' compensation certificate and latest quarterly unemployment report. The Board's application guide also lists general liability insurance as a pre-application item; no minimum amount is published. A wage bond status affidavit is required with the application; employers doing construction work may have to post a wage bond equal to four weeks of gross payroll plus 15% (W. Va. Code 21-5-14), unless exempt (e.g., 1+ year of WV work, 5+ years in business elsewhere, or $100,000+ in assets).
Reciprocity: Per Contractor Licensing Board: North Carolina and Ohio (Electrical, including Business & Law exam; in effect since 2000) and Tennessee (Electrical) reciprocity agreements exist. Individual electricians must still hold a State Fire Marshal license.

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Business-level license in the Electrical classification. A sole proprietor engaged only in electrical contracting who holds a valid electrician license pays $20 instead of $90 (28CSR2 5.4; Division fee schedule). Individual electricians are separately licensed by the State Fire Marshal. Fee shown is the standard $90.

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Journeyman Electrician

JOURNEYMAN · State license · WV Office of the State Fire Marshal

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Renew on the official site 304-558-2191

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: All electrician licenses issued by the State Fire Marshal expire June 30 each year; renewal may be paid annually or for up to three years at $50 per year (W. Va. CSR 103-5-7).

Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance

Grace period: None for work; license may be renewed late within the licensure year with $50 penalty.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $50
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
If not renewed on time, may renew within the licensure year by paying the about $50 license fee plus a $50 penalty. No electrical work may be performed while expired.
Reinstatement: Former licensee may renew without retesting within five years of last renewal if license was not revoked, paying double the current fee (about $100).

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Not required
Reciprocity: Contractor Licensing Board reciprocity (for the business license) exists with NC, OH and TN for the Electrical classification; individual electrician licenses are issued by the State Fire Marshal, contact 304-558-2191 for reciprocity.

Notes

Same renewal terms as Master Electrician. The State Fire Marshal online license portal handles applications and renewals for electricians.

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Master Electrician

MASTER · State license · WV Office of the State Fire Marshal

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Renew on the official site 304-558-2191

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: All electrician licenses issued by the State Fire Marshal expire June 30 each year; renewal may be paid annually or for up to three years at $50 per year (W. Va. CSR 103-5-7).

Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance

Grace period: None for work; license may be renewed late within the licensure year with $50 penalty.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $50
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
If not renewed on time, may renew within the licensure year by paying the about $50 license fee plus a $50 penalty. No electrical work may be performed while expired.
Reinstatement: Former licensee may renew without retesting within five years of last renewal if license was not revoked, paying double the current fee (about $100).

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Not required
Reciprocity: Contractor Licensing Board reciprocity (for the business license) exists with NC, OH and TN for the Electrical classification; individual electrician licenses are issued by the State Fire Marshal, contact 304-558-2191 for reciprocity.

Notes

Specialty electrician licenses (HVAC, sign, single-family dwelling, elevator, low voltage) are also $50/yr. Contractor license fee for a sole proprietor electrical-only is $20. The State Fire Marshal online license portal handles applications and renewals for electricians.

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How to renew

1Check your Electrical Contractor deadline: Contractor license expires 12 months after the date of issuance; the expiration date is printed on the license. The Board mails a renewal notice about 45 days before expiration. Renew online through the Board account portal (credit card) or by mailing the renewal form with the $90 fee.
2Confirm your insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
3Renew online at https://wvclboard.wv.gov/account/renew/
4Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $90, but fees change.
5If you miss the deadline: About $25 late fee if the renewal is received or postmarked more than 15 days after the expiration date, in addition to the about $90 fee (28CSR2 5.5; Division fee schedule).
6Check your Journeyman Electrician deadline: All electrician licenses issued by the State Fire Marshal expire June 30 each year; renewal may be paid annually or for up to three years at $50 per year (W. Va. CSR 103-5-7).
7Renew online at https://sfm-permit-public.wvoasis.gov/
8Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $50, but fees change.
9If you miss the deadline: If not renewed on time, may renew within the licensure year by paying the about $50 license fee plus a $50 penalty. No electrical work may be performed while expired.
10Check your Master Electrician deadline: All electrician licenses issued by the State Fire Marshal expire June 30 each year; renewal may be paid annually or for up to three years at $50 per year (W. Va. CSR 103-5-7).

West Virginia Electrical renewal questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

When does a West Virginia electrical license expire?

Electrical Contractor: renews every year. Contractor license expires 12 months after the date of issuance; the expiration date is printed on the license. The Board mails a renewal notice about 45 days before expiration. Renew online through the Board account portal (credit card) or by mailing the renewal form with the $90 fee. Journeyman Electrician: renews every year. All electrician licenses issued by the State Fire Marshal expire June 30 each year; renewal may be paid annually or for up to three years at $50 per year (W. Va. CSR 103-5-7). Master Electrician: renews every year. All electrician licenses issued by the State Fire Marshal expire June 30 each year; renewal may be paid annually or for up to three years at $50 per year (W. Va. CSR 103-5-7). Check with WV Contractor Licensing Board (Division of Labor) before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does a West Virginia electrical license need?

Electrical Contractor: no CE required. Journeyman Electrician: no CE required. Master Electrician: no CE required. Check with WV Contractor Licensing Board (Division of Labor) before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for a West Virginia electrical license?

15 days after the expiration date before the $25 late fee applies. Check with WV Contractor Licensing Board (Division of Labor) before you rely on it.

How much does it cost to renew a West Virginia electrical license?

Electrical Contractor: About $90. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a West Virginia electrical license expires?

About $25 late fee if the renewal is received or postmarked more than 15 days after the expiration date, in addition to the about $90 fee (28CSR2 5.5; Division fee schedule). Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does West Virginia accept electrical licenses from other states?

Per Contractor Licensing Board: North Carolina and Ohio (Electrical, including Business & Law exam; in effect since 2000) and Tennessee (Electrical) reciprocity agreements exist. Individual electricians must still hold a State Fire Marshal license. Check with WV Contractor Licensing Board (Division of Labor) before you rely on it.

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Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this page can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and we are not affiliated with any state board. Read the disclaimer.

This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.

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