The state file is the first pass: licensing authority, reciprocity posture, workers' compensation threshold, bond notes, and renewal rules. It should not be treated as the final filing answer for a job site.
Cities and counties still control business licensing, building permits, inspections, zoning, and local approvals.
Use the state board for contractor classification, then confirm the local permit desk for the project.
Primary licensing body
West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board is the main statewide reference point for this file. County and municipal departments may still impose separate registration, permit, insurance, inspection, or bond requirements.
Source · State licensing authority · county building departmentsLast verified · 05 / 2026