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West Virginia HVAC technician license
HVAC Technician license: what West Virginia Division of Labor asks for once you're logging hours.1
How many hours do you need for the hvac technician license in West Virginia?
2,000 hours of supervised work, about 1 years full time.1
Keep your own record of hours, employers and pay stubs. West Virginia Division of Labor can ask for proof when you apply.
What is the West Virginia HVAC technician exam like?
Required for technician and residential technician: written exam, 70% minimum; none for technician-in-training. The exam is given by Prov (ProV, Inc.). Code book: International Mechanical Code and International Residential Code as adopted by the State Fire Commission (87 CSR 4).12
How much does the hvac technician license cost?
West Virginia Division of Labor lists these fees.1
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Technician annual | $75 |
| Residential technician annual | $60 |
| Technician in training annual | $25 |
| Late fee | $25 |
| Duplicate | $10 |
How do you renew it?
1 year; renewal notice sent 45 days ahead; $25 late fee after 15 days; cannot renew after 90 days expired.1 Continuing education: none required by the Act or the rule.1
Does a license from another state count in West Virginia?
The Commissioner may license technicians from other states without an exam when the other state's requirements are equivalent.1
License levels in West Virginia
HVAC Technician; HVAC Residential Technician; HVAC Technician-in-Training.
Applications, exam booking and hour forms are on West Virginia Division of Labor's site.
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Sources
- West Virginia Division of Labor: exam (labor.wv.gov, 2026-10-27)
- West Virginia Division of Labor: exam provider (labor.wv.gov, 2026-10-27)