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West Virginia contractor examWho gives it, fees, retakes

West Virginia's contractor license needs a passing exam score, given by Prov. The exam fee is $59.952.

What is on the West Virginia contractor exam?

Who gives it
Prov1
The exam
You must pass the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Act exam plus an exam in each trade classification you want. Each exam costs $59.95 and you need at least 70% to pass. Exams are computer-based through Prov, at a testing center or at home online.1
Exam fee
$59.952

Retake rules: check with West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board.

Journeyman and master exams in West Virginia

Plumber

Who gives it
Prov (ProV, Inc.)3
Code book
International Plumbing Code as adopted by the State Fire Commission (87 CSR 4)
Hours and license steps

HVAC

Who gives it
Prov (ProV, Inc.)4
Code book
International Mechanical Code and International Residential Code as adopted by the State Fire Commission (87 CSR 4)
Hours and license steps

How do you book the exam?

Apply to the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board first. The board approves your application, then tells you how to schedule with the testing company (Prov). West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board

Sources

  1. West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board: exam (labor.wv.gov, 2026-10-27)
  2. West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board: fees (wvclboard.wv.gov, 2026-10-27)
  3. West Virginia plumber license: exam (labor.wv.gov, 2026-10-27)
  4. West Virginia HVAC license: exam (labor.wv.gov, 2026-10-27)