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West Virginia Contractor License bond

West Virginia Contractor License

No license bond; construction employers doing business in West Virginia for less than five years post a wage bond under W. Va. Code § 21-5-14 unless exempt

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Do I need a contractor license bond in West Virginia?

No license bond; construction employers doing business in West Virginia for less than five years post a wage bond under W. Va. Code § 21-5-14 unless exempt General and specialty contractors applying for or renewing a state or local contractor license in jurisdictions that require a license bond as a condition of licensure.

West Virginia Contractor License bond, answered

How much is a contractor license bond in West Virginia?
No license bond; construction employers doing business in West Virginia for less than five years post a wage bond under W. Va. Code § 21-5-14 unless exempt
Who needs a West Virginia contractor license bond?
General and specialty contractors applying for or renewing a state or local contractor license in jurisdictions that require a license bond as a condition of licensure.
Who regulates contractor license bonds in West Virginia?
West Virginia Division of Labor, Contractor Licensing Board oversees contractor license requirements in West Virginia, including the bond filing.
How do renewals work?
See renewal details below.
How do I get bonded?
Send your jurisdiction and the required bond amount Receive a quote, often the same day Sign and pay, then file the bond with the licensing authority

What you will need

  • State or local jurisdiction and license or application number
  • Owner credit authorization
  • Business name and license classification

How to get bonded

  1. Send your jurisdiction and the required bond amount
  2. Receive a quote, often the same day
  3. Sign and pay, then file the bond with the licensing authority

Regulator: West Virginia Division of Labor, Contractor Licensing Board

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