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Plumber
Total cost: $127-$135
Governing Authority
WV Division of Labor (certifications) + WV Contractor Licensing Board (contractor licensing)
Official website →Yes
State Licensed?
8,000
Apprentice Hours
5
License Levels
$127-$135
Total Fees
No continuing education required hrs
CE Hours
International Plumbing Code (IPC) + International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
Code Version
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$25
Apprentice registration fee
Journeyman License Fee
$75
Application/license fee; exam: $51.95-$59.95 (Prov); renewal: $75
Master Plumber License Fee
$75
Application/license fee; same exam fee; renewal: $75
Exam Fee
$51.95-$59.95
Prov Exams
Renewal Fee
$75 (J/M) / $90 (contractor)
Annual
Regulation Status
VerifiedState Licensed
Yes
Regulation Level
state
License Types Available
State-Level Licensing Required
Regulated by the WV Division of Labor (certifications) + WV Contractor Licensing Board (contractor licensing)
Apprenticeship Program
8,000
Total Hours
4 yrs
Duration
576
Classroom Hours
7,424
OJT Hours
Registered Apprenticeship Program Required
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Experience Required
Registration required; no prior experience
No exam required
Additional Requirements
Experience Required
8,000 hours of experience
Exam required
Additional Requirements
Experience Required
12,000 hours total plumbing experience + must wait 1 year after passing the journeyman exam before taking the master exam
Exam required
Additional Requirements
Exam Information
VerifiedJourneyman Exam
RequiredMaster Exam
RequiredExam Provider
Prov Exams (Prov Inc.)
Plumbing Code Version
International Plumbing Code (IPC) + International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
Open Book Exam
Passing Score
70%
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Minimum Age
Education
Background Check
Insurance Required
Bonding Required
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West Virginia has 28% below average — nationally the ratio is 1 per 746 residents.
West Virginia has below-average plumbers density — strong demand for new plumbers.
West Virginia ranks #45 out of 51 states by plumbers per capita.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Apprentice Registration Apprentice registration fee | $25 |
Journeyman License Application/license fee; exam: $51.95-$59.95 (Prov); renewal: $75 | $75 |
Master License Application/license fee; same exam fee; renewal: $75 | $75 |
Exam Fee Prov Exams | $51.95-$59.95 |
Renewal Fee Annual | $75 (J/M) / $90 (contractor) |
Total Initial Fees Journeyman: exam (~$56) + license ($75) = ~$131; Master: same | $127-$135 |
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Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified1 year
Renewal Period
No continuing education required
CE Hours Required
$75 (J/M) / $90 (contractor)
Renewal Fee
No CE Requirement
Regulatory Board
Annual
Out-of-State Reciprocity
VerifiedAccepts Out-of-State Licenses
Transfer Type
Endorsement
Additional Requirements for Transfer
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2026-03-24
Clear tiered system: Plumber in Training → Journeyman (8,000 hrs) → Master (12,000 hrs + 1 yr as J)
Low fees compared to most states ($75 for J or M license)
Contractor threshold: $5,000 residential / $25,000 commercial
Reciprocity with Ohio and Tennessee
Uses IPC + IFGC
Exam provider: Prov Exams
CE: Not confirmed as mandatory — verify
Open-book exams for both journeyman and master
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Official Sources
Plumber requirements in West Virginia verified against WV Division of Labor (certifications) + WV Contractor Licensing Board (contractor licensing), April 2026.
Official regulatory agency — added during plumber audit
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