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West Virginia journeyman plumber license
Plumber license: what West Virginia Division of Labor asks for once you're logging hours.1
How much experience do you need in West Virginia?
Master and journeyman applicants certify their plumbing experience on the application; the Act and rule set no minimum number of hours1
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 plumber exam like?
Required for master and journeyman: written exam on the International Plumbing Code, 70% minimum; no exam for plumber-in-training. A passed journeyman must wait 12 months before taking the master exam. The exam is given by Prov (ProV, Inc.). Code book: International Plumbing Code as adopted by the State Fire Commission (87 CSR 4).12
How much does the plumber license cost?
West Virginia Division of Labor lists these fees.1
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Master license annual | $75 |
| Journeyman license annual | $75 |
| Plumber 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 plumbers from other states without an exam when the other state's requirements are equivalent.1
License levels in West Virginia
Master Plumber; Journeyman Plumber; Plumber-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)