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§30-32-10. audiologist.
license§30-32-9. speech-language pathologist.
licenseAcupuncturists
licenseAcupuncturists
licenseAcupuncturists
licenseAdjuster
licenseAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
registrationAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
registrationAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
registrationAppraiser
licenseAppraiser Supervisor
licenseApprentice Electrician
license Est. $175 1-4 years
Architects
licenseAuction House License
licenseAuctioneer License
licenseAuctioneer License
licenseBarbering
license Est. $300 12-15 months (including barber school)
Body Piercing Technicians
licenseBroker License
license Est. $225 4-8 weeks
Broker License
licenseCertified Public Accountants (CPA)
certification Est. $2,175 5-7 years (including degree)
Chiropractors
licenseCoach, Athletic Trainer, Limited Football Trainers : Coach, Athletic Trainer, Limited Football Trainer Authorizations
licenseCommercial Drivers License (CDL)
licenseContractor License
licenseCosmetology
license Est. $200 10-16 months
Crane Operator Certification
certificationCrematory Operator
licenseCustom Slaughter
licenseDENTAL - General License
licenseDENTAL - Volunteer License
license 4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Dietician
licenseEMT-M
licenseEXPANDED DUTIES - Restorative Duties
licenseFuneral Directors/Embalmers License
licenseHearing Aid Dispenser
licenseHearing Aid Trainee Permit
permitHome Inspector Certification
certificationHVAC
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
licenseLandscape Architects
licenseLandscape Architects
licenseLicensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
license 12-18 months
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
licenseLicensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
licenseLicensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
licenseLicensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
licenseMarriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
licenseMassage Therapists
license Est. $300 3-5 months
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
licenseMine Inspector
licenseMine Inspector
licenseNail Technician
licenseNotary/Commissioner
licenseNursing Home Administrators
licenseOccupational Therapists (OT)
licenseOccupational Therapy Assistants (OTA)
licenseOptometrist
licensePharmacists
license Est. $1,130 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Pharmacy Technicians
licensePhysical Therapist
license 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Physical Therapist Assistant
licensePhysician Assistants
licensePlumber License
licensePlumber License
license Varies by classification and experience
Podiatric Physicians
licensePodiatric Physicians
licensePrivate Detectives and Investigators
licenseProfessional Surveyors
licenseProfessional Surveyors
licenseRadiologic 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
licenseSecurity 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)