Inspector and Multifamily Licenses

Inspector Licenses and Certifications

The Private Inspector License corresponds to the Elevator Safety, and it is issued by the West Virginia Division of Labor, while the Home Inspector Certification is granted by the Office of the State Fire Marshal; there are no exams required for these trades.

How to Obtain a Private Inspector License in West Virginia?

1. Read the Elevator Safety Act
2. Fill out the application form, and return it to:
   1900 Kanawha Blvd., ​E.,
   State Capitol Complex
   Building 3, Room 200
   Charleston, WV 25305
3. Receive a license given by the Division of Labor 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.

How to Obtain a Home Inspector Certification in West Virginia?

1. Take a course given by an approved provider
2. Complete the application form and bring it to:
   1207 Quarrier St.,
   Second floor,
   Charleston, WV 25301
3. Acquire the certification after approval of the Office of the State Fire Marshal
   • Get in touch with the Office by phone - (304) 558-2191 for more details

Useful Links and Contact Information for Inspector Candidates

PSI© Exams Online

PSI© Exams website
3210 East Tropicana Ave.,
Las Vegas, NV-89121
(855) 539-0708
Fax: (702) 932-2666

Office of the State Fire Marshal

Office of the State Fire Marshal website
1207 Quarrier St.,
Second floor,
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 558-2191
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Elevator Safety - Division of Labor

Elevator Safety
1900 Kanawha Blvd., ​E.,
State Capitol Complex
Building 3, Room 200
Charleston, WV 25305
(304) 558-7890
Fax: (304) 558-5174
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Relevant website pages and documents

• Division of Labor
• Office of the State Fire Marshal Commissioners
• Private Inspector License application form
• Home Inspector Certification application form

Multifamily License

The Division of Labor has a Multifamily Contractor License under the Contractor Licensing Board, requiring a trade, and a Business and Law exam.

How to Obtain a Multifamily Contractor License in West Virginia?

1. Take and pass the trade and business and law exams
   • Apply online or call (855) 539-0708 to schedule them
2. Fill out the application form, and return it to the following address:
   1900 Kanawha Blvd., ​E.,
   State Capitol Complex
   Building 3, Room 200
   Charleston, WV 25305
3. Upon validation of the process, you will obtain a license issued by the Contractor Licensing Board
   • 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.

Useful Links and Contact Information for Multifamily Candidates

Division of Labor

Licensing Personnel
1900 Kanawha Blvd., ​E.,
State Capitol Complex
Building 3, Room 200
Charleston, WV 25305
(304) 558-7890
Fax: (304) 558-5174
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Division of Labor

PSI© Exams Online

PSI© Exams website
3210 East Tropicana Ave.,
Las Vegas, NV-89121
(855) 539-0708
Fax: (702) 932-2666

Relevant website pages and documents

• Division of Labor
• Multifamily Contractor application form