West Virginia Plumbing License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

West Virginia has 3 Plumbing license classes. Most renew every year. Renewal fees are about $75 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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Journeyman Plumber

JOURNEYMAN · State license · WV Division of Labor (HVAC / Plumbing licensing)

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Renew on the official site 304-558-7890

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: Valid up to one year; the renewal date is on the certification card. The Division sends a renewal form about 45 days before it is due (Plumber FAQ; 42CSR32 6.3-6.4).

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Grace period: 15 days after expiration before late fee.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $75
Late fee: About $25 late fee if the renewal is received or postmarked more than 15 days after expiration (42CSR32 9.3; Division fee page).
Reinstatement: A license expired for 90 days or more cannot be renewed (new application/exam required).

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: 42CSR32 sec. 14: Commissioner may license plumbers licensed/authorized by other states with equivalent requirements, or by work experience, without exam.

Notes

Same renewal terms as Master Plumber.

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Master Plumber

MASTER · State license · WV Division of Labor (HVAC / Plumbing licensing)

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Renew on the official site 304-558-7890

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: Valid up to one year; the renewal date is on the certification card. The Division sends a renewal form about 45 days before it is due (Plumber FAQ; 42CSR32 6.3-6.4).

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Grace period: 15 days after expiration before late fee.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $75
Late fee: About $25 late fee if the renewal is received or postmarked more than 15 days after expiration (42CSR32 9.3; Division fee page).
Reinstatement: A license expired for 90 days or more cannot be renewed (new application/exam required).

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: 42CSR32 sec. 14: Commissioner may license plumbers licensed/authorized by other states with equivalent requirements, or by work experience, without exam.

Notes

Plumber-in-training $25/yr (apprentice-level, not listed).

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Plumbing Contractor

PLUMB · 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: Ohio (Plumbing, including Business & Law exam) and Tennessee (Plumbing) reciprocity agreements exist.

Notes

Business-level contractor license in the Plumbing classification (Master Plumber or Plumbing exam plus Business & Law). Every person performing plumbing work must also hold an individual plumber certification. A contractor license is required for projects of $5,000+ residential or $25,000+ commercial.

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How to renew

1Check your Journeyman Plumber deadline: Valid up to one year; the renewal date is on the certification card. The Division sends a renewal form about 45 days before it is due (Plumber FAQ; 42CSR32 6.3-6.4).
2Renew online at https://epay.wvsto.com/BoardSearch/searchpage.aspx?Site_ID=32
3Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $75, but fees change.
4If you miss the deadline: About $25 late fee if the renewal is received or postmarked more than 15 days after expiration (42CSR32 9.3; Division fee page).
5Check your Master Plumber deadline: Valid up to one year; the renewal date is on the certification card. The Division sends a renewal form about 45 days before it is due (Plumber FAQ; 42CSR32 6.3-6.4).
6Check your Plumbing 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.
7Confirm your insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
8Renew online at https://wvclboard.wv.gov/account/renew/
9Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $90, but fees change.
10If 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).

West Virginia Plumbing renewal questions

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

When does a West Virginia plumbing license expire?

Journeyman Plumber: renews every year. Valid up to one year; the renewal date is on the certification card. The Division sends a renewal form about 45 days before it is due (Plumber FAQ; 42CSR32 6.3-6.4). Master Plumber: renews every year. Valid up to one year; the renewal date is on the certification card. The Division sends a renewal form about 45 days before it is due (Plumber FAQ; 42CSR32 6.3-6.4). Plumbing 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. Check with WV Division of Labor (HVAC / Plumbing licensing) before you rely on it.

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

Journeyman Plumber: no CE required. Master Plumber: no CE required. Plumbing Contractor: no CE required. Check with WV Division of Labor (HVAC / Plumbing licensing) before you rely on it.

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

15 days after expiration before late fee. Check with WV Division of Labor (HVAC / Plumbing licensing) before you rely on it.

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

Journeyman Plumber: About $75. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a West Virginia plumbing license expires?

About $25 late fee if the renewal is received or postmarked more than 15 days after expiration (42CSR32 9.3; Division fee page). Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does West Virginia accept plumbing licenses from other states?

42CSR32 sec. 14: Commissioner may license plumbers licensed/authorized by other states with equivalent requirements, or by work experience, without exam. Check with WV Division of Labor (HVAC / Plumbing licensing) 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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