Electrical Licensing
Supervision of Electricians
Authority: West Virginia State Code, Chapter 29, Article 3B "Supervision of Electricians"
West Virginia Code of State Rule, Title 87, Series 2 "Supervision of Electricians"
Test Sites and Dates
**Note** Please arrive 30 minutes early for check-in
**Note** All tests begin promptly at 9:00 a.m.
Charleston Civic Center
March 31 May 20 July 29 September 23 November 17
Clarksburg - Tecnical Center
May 4 September 7 November 17
Clarksburg - IBEW Hall
May 3 September 1 December 3
Parkersburg - IBEW Hall
March 1 July 1 October 1
Wheeling - IBEW Hall
April 5 May 5 August 2 September 8 November 1
Martinsburg - James Rumsey Technical Center
May 3 August 2 November 1
Testing Information
Incomplete testing applications will be returned and may be resubmitted with no additional fees. If you must reschedule, please notify this office NO LATER than the date of the test. Rescheduling after the date of the test will result in you forfeiting your application and review fee. You MAY reschedule no more than (3) three times in any calendar year. Walk-ins are not authorized and you will not be allowed to test by the test proctor UNLESS you have authorization from the central office.
You are authorized to bring to the test the following: 2008 NEC Code Book, Keyword Index, Ugly's Book, Regular Calculator, Pencils, and any other material you feel will assist you EXCEPT sample tests. Sample tests will be confiscated and may not be returned. You will be permitted (4) four hours to complete the exam. If you arrive late, you will not be allotted additional time.
If you successfully pass the exam, you will receive a notification letter no later than (10) ten days after the exam. Return the license application with the license fee ($50.00) to the central office. Once we process you license application, you should receive your license card via USPS within (14) fourteen days. You may not submit your license application for licensure after (12) twelve months and must retest to acquire your license.
License Information
License Fees
Master License - $50.00 Annual Fee (Expires June 30 each year)
Journeyman License - $50.00 Annual Fee (Expires June 30 each year)
Apprentice License - $50.00 Annual Fee (Expires June 30 each year)
All Specialty Licenses - $50.00 Annual Fee (Expires June 30 each year)
Testing Fees
Master, Journeyman, All Speciality Licenses - $25.00 testing fee
Apprentice License - $10.00 testing fee
Retest - $10.00 all licenses
Renewal Information
All license (except temporary licenses) expire June 30 each year. You will receive a renewal notice sometime in April for your convenience. Return the renewal form with the appropriate licensure fee in the provided envelope. ALL RENEWALS MUST BE POST-DATED NO LATER THAN JUNE 30. You may still renew your license after June 30 if you pay the $15.00 late fee up to June 30 the following year. If your license lapses for more than (12) twelve months you may not renew your license and shall retest to receive your license. No exceptions.
Reciprocity Information
The West Virginia State Fire Marshal's Office recognizes reciprocity with several jurisdictions. Regardless of the jurisdiction, each applicant MUST possess the minimum WV requirements for licensure.
Virginia - Master and Journeyman Classifications
Ohio - Master classification
North Carolinia - Master Classification
WV Division of Labor, Contractor's Board - Master Classification