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West Virginia Division of Labor — Plumber Certification — Primary source · West Virginia

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Plumber licensing in West Virginia

State-issued license classes for plumbers in West Virginia. Each class links to the issuing state board for primary-source verification.

License classes

WEST-VIRGINIA · plumber

Journeyman Plumber

West Virginia Division of Labor — Plumber Certification

Experience

8,000 hrs

Exam

Prov Exams

Renewal

Every 1 yr

CE per cycle

0 hrs

Scope of work

The West Virginia Division of Labor issues plumbing certifications under W. Va. Code 21-14 and Series 42-32. Credentials include Master Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, and Plumber in Training. Source: WV Division of Labor Plumber Certification (https://labor.wv.gov/plumber-certification); W. Va. Code 21-14 (https://code.wvlegislature.gov/email/21-14/); Series 42-32 (https://regulations.justia.com/states/west-virginia/agency-42/title-42/series-42-32/).

Experience and training.

- Plumber in Training: fewer than 8,000 hours of plumbing experience; entry-level supervised worker. - Journeyman Plumber: minimum of 8,000 hours of plumbing or related experience. - Master Plumber: at least 18 years old, at least 1 year as a Journeyman, and passes the Master Plumber exam.

Source: Series 42-32, Section 42-32-6 (https://regulations.justia.com/states/west-virginia/agency-42/title-42/series-42-32/section-42-32-6/).

Exam

Administered by Prov Exams (beginning September 1, 2024). Exam fee $59.95 per exam. Journeyman exam: 80 questions, 3-hour time limit. Master exam: 100 questions, 3-hour time limit. Source: WV Division of Labor Plumber Certification Fees (https://labor.wv.gov/licensing/plumber-certification/plumber-certification-fees).

Fees.

- Master Plumber initial certification and renewal fee: $75. - Journeyman Plumber initial certification and renewal fee: $75. - Plumber In Training initial certification and renewal fee: $25.

Source: WV Division of Labor (https://labor.wv.gov/licensing/plumber-certification/plumber-certification-fees).

Renewal and CE

Renewal notice is mailed 45 days before expiration. West Virginia does not require continuing education for plumber renewal. Source: WV Division of Labor (https://labor.wv.gov/plumber-certification).

Contractor license overlay

Plumbing contracting businesses must hold a West Virginia Contractor License (Plumbing classification) from the WV Contractor Licensing Board in addition to any individual plumber certifications held by employees. Source: WV Contractor Licensing Board (https://wvclboard.wv.gov/).

Verified Apr 25, 2026 · compiled from public sources, verify current rules with West Virginia Division of Labor — Plumber Certification before acting

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