West Virginia Electrical Contractor License

The Electrical Contractor License allows you to do the following work:

  • Install, erect, repair or alter electrical equipment for the generation, transmission, or use of electrical energy

How to Get the Electrical Contractor’s License in West Virginia?

  1. Take and pass both the trade and Business and Law exams
  2. Fill out the application form and return it, along with the fee and other documents (if required) to:
    1900 Kanawha Blvd., ​E., State Capitol Complex
    Building 3, Room 200, Charleston, WV 25305
  3. Receive a license given by the Contractor Licensing Board once the process has been validated
    • For further information, contact the Board by phone - (304) 558-7890 or via email - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

West Virginia Electrical Contractor License Exam Prep Courses

West Virginia Electrical Contractor License Exams

Below is all the information related to the trade and Business and Law exams, including the official reference lists.

West Virginia Electrical Contractor Trade Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based or remote proctored
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Number of Questions: 75
  • Types of Questions: Multiple choice
  • Time Allowed: 180 Minutes
  • Minimum Passing Score: 53 Questions (70%)
  • Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
    • Electrical Theory and Trade Knowledge including Tables (9)
    • 3 Phase Theory (2)
    • Definitions (4)
    • Wiring and Protections (9)
    • Range Calculations (3)
    • 3 Phase Calculations (2)
    • Wiring Methods (12)
    • Equipment for General Use (6)
    • Special Occupancies (10)
    • Special Equipment (5)
    • Special Conditions (3)
    • Communications Systems (2)
    • Conduit Fill (2)
    • Service Loads (4)
    • Voltage Drop (2)
  • PSI© Electrical Official Content Outline

West Virginia Electrical Contractor Business and Law Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based or remote proctored
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Number of Questions: 50
  • Types of Questions: Multiple choice
  • Time Allowed: 180 Minutes
  • Minimum Passing Score: 35 Questions (70%)
  • Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
    • Business Organization (2)
    • Contracts (4)
    • Estimating and Bidding (4)
    • Financial Management (5)
    • Labor Law (3)
    • Licensing (7)
    • Lien Law (4)
    • Project Management (8)
    • Risk Management (4)
    • Safety - OSHA (5)
    • Tax Laws (4)
  • PSI© Business and Law Official Content Outline

West Virginia Electrical Contractor Book Set

This set of books includes all required references for the Electrical and Business and Law exams. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.

  • ELECTRICAL WV - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

    Sales price: $390.90
  • ELECTRICAL WV - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

    Sales price: $420.90

West Virginia Electrical Contractor Exam Books

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West Virginia Electrical Business and Law Exam Books

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