West Virginia Electrical Contractor License

Requirements to Obtaining your License

An Electrical Contractors License is required in West Virginia when the project exceeds $1,000.
- Anyone seeking to become a contractor in West Virginia is required to sit for two exams, business and law and the trade.
- Proof of workers compensation, tax registration, and employment security coverage is required.
- Licenses are good for one year.
- To obtain a master license, applicants must have at least 10,000 hours of experience in all phases of electrical wiring.

Work that can be Done Under this License

“Electrical Contractor” means a person who engages in the business of contracting to install, erect, repair or alter electrical equipment for the generation, transmission or utilization of electrical energy and work incidental to the undertaking.

This license does not cover the actual installation of the work.
However, you can apply to the fire marshal's office and possibly obtain a master license through in-state reciprocity.

Applying to get your License

An application for licensure can be obtained from the West Virginia State Fire Marshal Licensing Division by calling 1-304-558-2191.
The licensing and application fee is $90.

Reciprocity Agreements

Reciprocity is considered on a case by case basis.

Continuing Education

There are no requirements for continuing education as of this time.

Exam Details

To schedule your exam, contact ProV at 1-866-720-7768.
75 questions and an 3 hour time limit
70% is required to pass the exam
The exam fee is $42.
Topics on the exam include electrical theory, 3 phase theory, definitions, wiring and protection, wiring methods and materials, equipment for general use, special occupancies, special equipment, special conditions, communications, tables and examples, conduit fill, service loads, range calculations, 3 phase calculations, and voltage drop.

The following references are permitted to be taken into the examination. These references may be tabbed (with a permanent index tab) and highlighted. They are available for purchase from our online contractor’s bookstore or by calling our office at 1-800-952-0910.