Professional Licenses in West Virginia
West Virginia requires licenses for 88 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
School Psychologist Level 1
license 2-4 years post-doctorate
§30-32-10. audiologist.
license 4-8 months after AuD graduation
§30-32-9. speech-language pathologist.
license 4-8 months after master's graduation
Acupuncturists
licenseAcupuncturists
licenseAcupuncturists
licenseAdjuster
license 2-4 weeks
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
registrationAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
registration Est. $230 3-6 months after MSN/DNP graduation
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
registrationAppraiser
license 6-24 months depending on tier
Appraiser Supervisor
license Varies by level
Apprentice Electrician
license Est. $175 1-4 years
Architects
license Est. $1,560 7-10 years (education + experience + exam)
Auction House License
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Auctioneer License
license 1-3 months
Auctioneer License
licenseBarbering
license Est. $300 12-15 months (including barber school)
Body Piercing Technicians
licenseBroker License
license Est. $225 4-8 weeks
Broker License
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Certified Public Accountants (CPA)
certification Est. $2,175 5-7 years (including degree)
Chiropractors
license 3-6 months after DC graduation
Coach, Athletic Trainer, Limited Football Trainers : Coach, Athletic Trainer, Limited Football Trainer Authorizations
licenseCommercial Drivers License (CDL)
license 2-6 weeks
Contractor License
licenseCosmetology
license Est. $200 10-16 months
Crane Operator Certification
certificationCrematory Operator
licenseCustom Slaughter
licenseDENTAL - General License
license 2-4 weeks
DENTAL - Volunteer License
license 4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Dietician
license 3-6 months
EMT-M
license 3-6 months
EXPANDED DUTIES - Restorative Duties
license 1-6 months depending on pathway
Funeral Directors/Embalmers License
licenseHearing Aid Dispenser
licenseHearing Aid Trainee Permit
permitHome Inspector Certification
certification 4-8 weeks
HVAC
licenseHVAC
license 1-2 years (2,000 hours)
HYGIENE - Volunteer License
license 2-3 years (education) + 2-4 months (licensing)
IPM in Schools And Child Care Centers
license Est. $120 1-6 months
Landscape Architects
licenseLandscape Architects
licenseLicensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
license 12-18 months
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
license 2-4 years (including supervised experience)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
licenseLicensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
licenseLicensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
license 4-6 years (master's degree + supervised experience)
Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
license 4-6 years (master's degree + supervised experience)
Massage Therapists
license Est. $300 3-5 months
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
licenseMine Inspector
licenseMine Inspector
licenseNail Technician
license 3-6 months
Notary/Commissioner
license 2-4 weeks
Nursing Home Administrators
licenseOccupational Therapists (OT)
license Est. $150 3-6 months
Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA)
licenseOptometrist
license 3-6 months after O.D. graduation
Pharmacists
license Est. $1,130 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Pharmacy Technicians
license 2-6 weeks
Physical Therapist
license 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Physical Therapist Assistant
licensePhysician Assistants
license Est. $100 3-6 months after PA program graduation
Plumber License
licensePlumber License
license Varies by classification and experience
Podiatric Physicians
license 3-6 months after residency completion
Podiatric Physicians
licensePrivate Detectives and Investigators
license 4-8 weeks
Professional Surveyors
license 6-8 years (education + experience + exams)
Professional Surveyors
license 6-8 years (4-year degree + 4 years experience)
Radiologic Technologists
licenseRadiologic Technologists
licenseReal Estate Brokers
licenseReal Estate Sales Agents
licenseReal Estate Sales Agents
licenseReal Estate Sales Agents
license Est. $175 2-3 months
Real Estate Sales Agents
licenseRegistered Nurse (RN)
registration Est. $350 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)
Regular License : Level A - LSW
licenseRegular License : Level D - LICSW
license 4-8 years (education + supervised experience) + 2-6 months (licensing)
Regulated Pesticide Application Business
licenseRespiratory Therapist
license Est. $200 2-4 months after program completion
Security Guards
licenseTeacher : Professional Teaching Certificate (Teacher)
license Est. $450 4-5 years (including degree)
Veterinarians
license 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)