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West Virginia General Contractor License

A West Virginia General Building Contractor has no continuing-education requirement, a $90 state renewal fee, and a license bond. West Virginia currently enforces the 2018 IBC. Requirements, approved courses, bond and renewal steps for 2026.

At a glance WV · IBC/IRC
CE hours
—
Renewal fee
$90
Bond
Required
Code
2018 IBC

Source: WV CLB · compiled 2026-05-23

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Continuing education

West Virginia does not have a confirmed continuing education requirement for this license (0 hours). You still need to renew on time and pay the filing fee — see “How to renew” below.

Bond & insurance

Contractor bond
$0

Bond required. Annual premiums typically run $100–$2,000 depending on credit and bond amount.

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Insurance
WC required

Workers’ compensation insurance is required.

These limits often apply to the licensed contractor/business, not an individual contractor working as an employee — confirm which applies to your situation with WV CLB.

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Reciprocity

West Virginia may offer reciprocity or an endorsement path involving the following states for this license. Reciprocity is often one-directional and tier-specific — and an exam, application, or fee may still be required — so confirm the exact path with the board before relying on it.

VirginiaOhio

Need the reverse direction? Try the reciprocity map.

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Check your renewal deadline

    Log in to the WV CLB portal and confirm your expiration date and license number before doing anything else.

  2. 2

    Complete continuing education

    West Virginia does not require continuing education for this license, so there are no CE hours to complete — but confirm on the board portal in case the rule changed.

  3. 3

    Gather bond & insurance proof

    Have current proof of your license bond and workers’ compensation coverage ready to upload.

  4. 4

    Submit and pay

    Submit the renewal through the WV CLB portal and pay the $90 fee. Renewing online is faster than mailing a paper form.

  5. 5

    Save your confirmation

    Download the confirmation and your updated license. If you missed the deadline, look for the late/reinstatement path rather than re-applying from scratch.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need for West Virginia General Building Contractor renewal?
West Virginia does not require continuing education for this license, or specific hours have not been confirmed by the board.
What does West Virginia General Building Contractor renewal cost?
The state filing fee is $90.
Does West Virginia accept reciprocity for this license?
West Virginia may offer reciprocity or an endorsement path involving: VA, OH. Reciprocity is often one-directional and tier-specific, and an exam or application may still be required — confirm the exact path with the board.
Which code is West Virginia currently enforcing?
West Virginia is currently on the 2018 IBC. Make sure your CE courses cover the current code year.
Does West Virginia require a bond for this license?
Yes. West Virginia requires a license bond at this tier. Annual premiums typically run a few percent of the bond amount depending on your credit.

Don’t lose your license to a missed deadline

West Virginia General Building Contractors renew every 1 year. Set a reminder so you have time to finish your requirements before you’re due.

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