LicenseCompass

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

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§30-32-10. audiologist.

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§30-32-9. speech-language pathologist.

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Acupuncturists

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Acupuncturists

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Acupuncturists

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Adjuster

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

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Appraiser

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Appraiser Supervisor

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Apprentice Electrician

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Est. $175 1-4 years

Architects

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Auction House License

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Auctioneer License

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Auctioneer License

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Barbering

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Est. $300 12-15 months (including barber school)

Body Piercing Technicians

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Broker License 

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Est. $225 4-8 weeks

Broker License 

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Certified Public Accountants (CPA)

certification
Est. $2,175 5-7 years (including degree)

Chiropractors

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Coach, Athletic Trainer, Limited Football Trainers : Coach, Athletic Trainer, Limited Football Trainer Authorizations

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Commercial Drivers License (CDL)

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Contractor License

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Cosmetology

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Est. $200 10-16 months

Crane Operator Certification

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Crematory Operator

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Custom Slaughter

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DENTAL - General License

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DENTAL - Volunteer License

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4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)

Dietician

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EMT-M

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EXPANDED DUTIES - Restorative Duties

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Funeral Directors/Embalmers License

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Hearing Aid Dispenser

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Hearing Aid Trainee Permit

permit

Home Inspector Certification

certification

HVAC

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HVAC

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1-2 years (2,000 hours)

HYGIENE - Volunteer License

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2-3 years (education) + 2-4 months (licensing)

IPM in Schools And Child Care Centers

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Landscape Architects

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Landscape Architects

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Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)

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12-18 months

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

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Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

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Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

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Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

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Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)

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Massage Therapists

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Est. $300 3-5 months

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

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Mine Inspector

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Mine Inspector

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Nail Technician

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Notary/Commissioner

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Nursing Home Administrators

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Occupational Therapists (OT)

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Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA)

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Optometrist

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Pharmacists

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Est. $1,130 3-6 months after PharmD graduation

Pharmacy Technicians

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Physical Therapist

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3-6 months after DPT graduation

Physical Therapist Assistant

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Physician Assistants

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Plumber License

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Plumber License

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Varies by classification and experience

Podiatric Physicians

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Podiatric Physicians

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Private Detectives and Investigators

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Professional Surveyors

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Professional Surveyors

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Radiologic Technologists

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Radiologic Technologists

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Real Estate Brokers

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Real Estate Sales Agents

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Real Estate Sales Agents

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Real Estate Sales Agents

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Est. $175 2-3 months

Real Estate Sales Agents

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Registered Nurse (RN)

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Est. $350 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)

Regular License : Level A - LSW

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Regular License : Level D - LICSW

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4-8 years (education + supervised experience) + 2-6 months (licensing)

Regulated Pesticide Application Business

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Respiratory Therapist

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Security Guards

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Teacher : Professional Teaching Certificate (Teacher)

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Est. $450 4-5 years (including degree)

Veterinarians

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4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)